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Market, refurbishment and investment strategy.

S&P 500 vs. Portuguese Real Estate
Over the past 30 years, the S&P 500 has outperformed Portuguese housing on appreciation alone, but real estate adds rental income and leverage to the equation.
Data centers or offices?
In December 2025, for the first time, more was spent building data centers than offices in the U.S.: $3.57 billion versus $3.49 billion.
Sell to an investor or list with a real estate agent?
The right answer depends on the property, not the channel.
The south bank of the Tagus is no longer a cheap alternative to Lisbon.
The south bank of the Tagus is no longer cheap, after years of price growth driven by Lisbon and remote work.
Excel accepts everything. Yield on Cost doesn’t.
Everything starts with total cost. Not the purchase price.
Rising fuel costs. What happens to house prices?
The current pressure isn’t coming from materials—but it may end up there. The question is when and whether the market is ready for it.
The AI paradox in Real Estate Investment
There’s a part of the economy that AI still hasn’t reached
Lisbon is cheap and expensive at the same time
Is Lisbon expensive or cheap? Both

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