I recently sat down to record a video call with International Living Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens.
Jen’s a longstanding colleague and friend. And as part of a new series of interviews on International Living’s YouTube channel, we wanted to discuss a part of Portugal most people have never even heard of…
I paid less than $90 per square foot for a historic mansion here. But, I expect my home to double in value within five years.
The town sits near the mouth of the Minho River that separates Portugal from Spain. It’s an idyllic vision of small-town Portugal. Its winding cobblestone alleys lead to medieval churches and towering stone walls that speak to millennia of history. Jen and I discuss it in the video below. Watch it and let me know your thoughts—I’m responding in the comments
This town sits right on Portugal’s northern border with Spain. It offers incredible value compared to popular coastal destinations to the south, as I discuss with International Living Executive Editor Jen Stevens. Let me know what you think. I’ll be replying in the comments. Click to view…
When I first scouted here in 2023, it was completely off the radar of the foreign tourists, expats, and second home owners coming to Portugal. But now it is being discovered. I’ve viewed it as a “sure thing” for the past 18 months. But even I’m taken aback by the scale of the transformation now taking place there.
Two and a half years ago, there were five great and inexpensive homes for every buyer. Today, the ratio is more like 1:1. And things are heading fast for five buyers for every nice home.
While more people are coming, the value here is still incredible for now.
In the video, we talk about:
- What makes this region so special…and why it’s being discovered.
- How northern Portugal compares to the Algarve and Silver Coast
- How affordable it is to live here (you should see my holding costs…)
And so much more…
Wishing you good real estate investing,
