Worldway News: According to the latest Golden Residence Permit approval data released by the Portuguese Immigration Bureau, as of the end of November, 2,693 investors have been approved, with the Golden Residence Permit program maintaining strong growth in November. Among the approved investors, 2,546 invested in real estate, attracting a total investment of approximately 1.634 billion euros. Real estate investment accounts for 90% of the total investment, with Chinese immigrant investors accounting for about 80%. As a form of Portuguese real estate investment familiar and popular among Chinese investors, there are traditional apartment properties and new estate land options. So, for Portugal immigration investment, should you buy estate land or residential property?

Portugal Immigration Investment: Should You Buy Estate Land or Residential Property?

      Consider buying residential property for long-term living; choose land to obtain immigration status.

      Investing in an estate is investing in land. A study in the San Francisco Bay Area showed that over the past 30 years, housing prices in the San Francisco Bay Area have risen 10-fold, while land prices have risen 100-fold. Worldway immigration experts state that if immigrant investors wish to live and reside for the long term, they can choose to invest in residential apartments; however, if the goal is asset allocation or obtaining immigration status, then estate land is a better choice. This is because houses depreciate, while land does not; land is what truly preserves value.


       Land is more suitable for wealth inheritance.

      For property investment immigration in Portugal, the minimum investment amount is 500,000 euros, and investors can choose different types of estates based on their investment amount. Compared to residential property, land is more suitable as a vehicle for family wealth inheritance. Houses have depreciation issues, while land does not. Therefore, in Europe, you often see land being sold by a family for the first time in centuries, but it is rare to see a century-old house for sale, except for those with historical significance. Thus, from the perspective of wealth inheritance, if you must make an immigration investment in Europe, an estate is an excellent choice.

Portugal Immigration Investment: Should You Buy Estate Land or Residential Property?

      The 116-acre estate in Portugal is a great choice.

      The 116-acre Portuguese estate (Reference No. PL505) is located 45 minutes by car from Lisbon. The surrounding town is Sobral de Monte Agraço, a municipality in the central-southern part of the country, under the jurisdiction of the Lisbon District, with full coverage of water, electricity, and communications.


       Land Value: The land is adjacent to two residential estates, one of which belongs to a doctor. There are many surrounding estates with beautiful scenery; situated on high ground, it offers an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape. The nearest small town at the foot of the mountain has a small train station, Zibreira, with multiple trains arriving daily from various parts of the Lisbon metropolitan area. The area where this land is located is a typical Portuguese agricultural development region, featuring pastoral scenery, terraces, farmhouses, and windmills.


Portugal Immigration Investment: Should You Buy Estate Land or Residential Property?

【The President of Portugal meets with Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway】


      Following the exclusive launch of the Cyprus Mediterranean Estate by Worldway, which received high attention and enthusiasm from investors, this is another estate land product investment launched. Therefore, European estate land real estate investment will become a new investment trend. For more information on Portuguese estates, please continue to follow Worldway's subsequent reports. Estate investment hotline: 400-138-2929


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