Despite the “new normality”, this year the Lisbon Book Fair is still going strong, with merchants saying it is actually one of the best years of the event.
Living in Lisbon
Lisbon Neighborhoods: Parque das Nações
Considered many times a “city inside the city”, the vast area of Parque das Nações is completely different from the rest of Lisbon. Modern and futurist, it is the most recent neighborhood developed in the city, a mix of residential and business areas of modern architecture and high glass construction.
Pollution in Lisbon is lower – and that didn’t change with the end of the state of emergency
In Avenida da Liberdade, the busiest avenue in the Portuguese capital, pollution decreased by nearly 60% with the state of emergency restrictions.
What to keep in mind before buying a house in Lisbon
Before buying a house, there are several aspects to take into consideration. We advise you about the main things to consider when considering a house in Lisbon.
Belém neighborhood: the past and the future combined
Belém is one of the most antique neighborhoods in Lisbon, being a mix of antiquity and modernity. It is super rich with things to do and see, being a busy area during the day and quite calm during the night. Let us show you why Belém it’s one of the neighborhoods you can’t miss in Lisbon.
Lisbon in Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2019
Lisbon has risen to number 1 in Europe’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate for 2019, dethroning cities like London, Paris and Berlin. The report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute refer the city’s quality of life and growing economy to grant the distinction.
Lisbon: Housing prices increased by 10% in 2018
The prices of the houses in Portugal have been growing substantially in the last years and that’s no secret for anyone. Now, with the data relating to 2018 coming out, we can say for sure that, besides the prices of the houses, also the number of sales in real estate have increased.
Lisbon was #6 in the Top 10 Trending Destinations
Lisbon has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, being in the “Top 10 Trending Destinations” for 2019, overtaking cities like Paris, Rome, Munich and even Maui, in Hawaii. In this guide, Lisbon is mentioned because of its “shopping, sightseeing, history” and a lot more.
Chiado is the 34th most expensive location in the world
In a report published by Cushman & Wakefield showing the 71 most expensive locations in the world, the Chiado area in Lisbon appears as one of the most expensive neighborhoods.