Source: Freepik Author: Redaction By 2030, the European Commission has set a number of digital targets that define, among other measures, full coverage by 5G networks and greater digitalisation of services, which can be achieved using the platforms that are available on the market. In the real estate sector in particular, this is a process that has been taking the interest of its professionals, who are looking to automate processes, digitise and make certain bureaucracies more efficient and reach larger segments of the market via platforms such as websites and social networks. In order to make a good transition to the new digital age, there are certain requirements that you cant do without, as these are indispensable steps for your companys growth. These will translate into greater quality, agility, efficiency and savings, leaving behind lengthy or complex processes that previously required manual intervention, which will strengthen the future growth of your business. Take a look at the 4 tips weve put together for you and make the transition to a new era. 1. Digitise processes This is a step that must be on the list of priorities for a company that wants to grow and become efficient. In the real estate market, there are a lot of bureaucracies that, decades ago, required a lot of paperwork and manual intervention, but which, nowadays, can easily be digitised and automated. By modernising your business in this way, you will improve your companys performance, save time and resources, and reap a greater financial return. Here are some processes that you can easily digitise: Invoicing your company: by opting for CRM options such as eGO Real Estate, you can benefit from this aspect by getting a platform that handles your invoicing as well as commission management in a single piece of software. We emphasise that this invoicing module is certified by the Tax Authority (AT); Comparative Market Analyses: a few years ago, you might have had to go door-to-door, survey the properties on the market and, by hand, put together a document with comparisons between properties of the same type and price, so that you could present your client with an analysis of the options available. Now, using metasearch platforms like Infocasa , y ou can download this document in less than an hour. Virtual visits: with the introduction of new technological devices, it is now possible to schedule visits with potential clients remotely, which not only allows for greater geographical flexibility in relation to your area of operation, but also better screening for the potential client who, without having to travel, can visit the house they are interested in and draw their own conclusions. Tools such as eGO Virtual Tour already allow this flexibility , making the prospecting process much simpler . 2. Identify the areas where you want to grow the most Are you looking for a greater online presence, or does your strategy involve large communication campaigns for a specific database? These are the questions you need to ask yourself to get a real idea of the directions in which you want to take your company, brand and business . By outlining this strategy, youll know exactly what you need to invest in. One of the areas where it is currently most recommended to invest in the real estate sector is in optimised websites with good SEO strategies that offer users an intuitive, complete and informative experience . On a real estate website, you can not only have a blog where you present news and articles related to the area, capturing the attention of your audience, who will be interested in the tips and articles you have available, but also Landing Pages with exclusive content and properties. The eGO Real Estate CRM, the most complete and widely used on the market, offers free consultations where you can get advice from a specialised professional on the best type of website for you , bringing together various options for different budgets. In addition, eGO has different digital kits available that can help your site become even more efficient, such as one that allows you to add virtual tours to the properties shown on the page and others that will help your site become as secure as possible for your users . 3. Invest in training your employees The digital platforms available will only be truly profitable if they are used with knowledge and by people who are experts in the field and know how to make the most of them. Its therefore important to train your employees to gain maximum knowledge, not only about the market, but also about the digital transitions and tools available. eGO Real Estate is one of the CRMs most committed to providing all professionals with as much knowledge as possible about its functionalities , offering various training courses, workshops and webinars, all free of charge , which are of great help to professionals who are just entering the market or those who have many years experience, with topics that are relevant to any professional. It is possible to register for any of the events, so y ou can consult the Workshops and Training calendar here , and the webinar calendar here , which is open to eGO Real Estate clients and potential clients. 4. Make profitable investments Investing in platforms that dont guarantee you a return is one of the biggest mistakes a company can make and, to make sure you make the right decision, you should study the market, get a sense of brand awareness and recognise the opinions of your colleagues and even your competitors . One of the biggest examples of this in the property market is the investment in advertising on property portals , which often has no return, no visibility and no relevance whatsoever. You should therefore make sure that you choose the right platforms , which are basically those that everyone hears about and recognises as having a track record and reputation. SUPERCASA and CASASAPO are two portals with great examples of this history and notoriety, and are therefore the best choice for estate agents and consultants, who can expect from these portals qualified leads, a wide range of property highlights and advertising channels that will bring recognition to their brand. The transition to the new digital age is much simpler than you might think, as long as you team up with the right platforms and manage your resources well. Grow your business with the tools weve suggested today and invest in your own recognition! For more tips like this, we suggest: The benefits of a good personalised email , Organise your working week: 5 essential tips and 4 tips to boost your agencys recognition
Source: eGO Real Estate Author: Redaction Any real estate professional with years of experience will have heard of SIMA , which is one of the main events in the Spanish market and brings together professionals, companies and stands from around the world. This is an opportunity for the Portuguese market to be present at one of the hottest international events, being able to get to know trends, news and potential customers or business partners. This year the Spanish event will feature the participation of the ego Real Estate, which returns with a stand where it will present its main technological innovations, namely the Datacasa database platform, the product marketed in Spain, like Infocasa in Portugal. As a result of the work of the leading technological company in the Portuguese market, Janela Digital , which internationalized its main brands for the Spanish market, it will be possible to visit the stand of the leading CRM in Portugal and get to know its notoriety in Spain, that it is one of the CRMs most chosen by Spanish professionals for its ease of integration with other software and unparalleled universality. Thus, from 22 to 24 May, the ego Real Estate in Spain invites professionals to visit SIMA and discover the success behind this event , that reflects the real estate sector in Spain and provides a synergy between the various market players that will be present, with a diversified and increasingly global image. In addition to SIMA, you can also get to know the Inmobiliario Inverter Room, SIMAPRO and PROPTECH Expo, which take place from 22 to 24 May at IFEMA Madrid. Keep up with real estate developments, key technology and communication news, as well as key players, in this dynamic, plural and relevant industry event. Mark your place up!
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The Government of Luís Montenegro has already presented its housing strategy, having presented 30 measures to combat the deep housing crisis that Portugal faces. The plan, called Building Portugal: New Housing Strategy , thus establishes an incentive to offer housing, the promotion of public housing, the return of trust to all stakeholders, promoting youth housing and facilitating accessibility in housing. Understand how the proposals will work, what they consist of, and how this shock program presented by the Government , which intends to give an immediate and urgent response to the various problems experienced in the country , considering that, according to the Executive, this programme will have an implementation period ranging from ten days to four months and encompasses 30 measures. To begin with, the Government of Montenegro wants to unlock the 25,000 houses that make up the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRP), as well as make changes to the Soil Law , in order to allow the use of rustic soils for sustainable housing solutions, rent at controlled costs, affordable rental and also the provision of homes for functions that imply geographical displacement, namely for agricultural workers, police forces, teachers, industrial or professionals in the tourism sector. With regard to young people, the plan includes the exemption of IMT and Stamp Duty for young people up to 35 years and in real estate up to 316 thousand euros, corresponding to the fourth tier of the IMT , but also a public guarantee that enables bank financing in the purchase of the first house. The strategy, as indicated by the Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, aims to restore confid ence of Portuguese citizens, repealing some measures of the previous program of the Government of António Costa, More Housing, which was still in gestation and had already been condemned to failure, although some of the proposals, as he acknowledged, had been well prepared and will continue in force. Get to know the 30 measures of the Construir Portugal Program Incentive to offer Provide public real estate for build to rent housing, with affordable rent/price and under Public-Private Partnership (within 90 days); Create a semi-automatic scheme for the use of vacant or underused public buildings by presenting a housing project, assigning the municipalities responsibility for its execution and, if necessary, to private partners (within 10 days); Amend the Soil Act to allow the use of rustic land for sustainable housing solutions, at controlled costs, for affordable rental or for temporary accommodation for displaced professionals (within 60 days); Create a constructive bonus to increase urban density indices and limits in cost-controlled housing projects, affordable rentals or temporary housing (within 90 days); Create urban centralities in the surrounding areas where there is more urban pressure , through sustainable urban plans coordinated with the available transport offer (within 120 days); Provide a State guarantee on credit for the construction of cooperatives with delivery of public land (within 90 days); Create credit lines for the build to rent promotion (within 60 days); Establish pacts with agents of the sector to increase the constructive capacity, involving stability of the productive capacity, as well as industrialization of the process and the attraction and qualification of resident labor; Reduce VAT to the minimum rate of 6% in rehabilitation and construction of housing, with limits on prices (until the end of the legislature); Promotion of public housing ; Unblock the 25,000 houses of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRP), adopting a municipal authorities term of responsibility to speed up proceedings (within 10 days); Increase funding for the development of thousands of other candidate fires , not financed by the PRP (within 30 days); Make the capacity to promote IHRU more robust, through the EPE Public Construction (former School Park), in order to carry out the fires provided for in the Accessible Rental Program (within 10 days); Return of trust in rental Revoke the Plus Housing measure which concerns forced rental in respect of the right of ownership (within 10 days); Revoke the guarantee and replacement of the State as a tenant (within 30 days); C orrect the distortions that have been introduced in the Urban Rental Scheme in the last eight years in order to restore flexibility and confidence in the rental market (a working group has yet to be appointed); Create an investment contract for build to rent and available to Let; Simplify legislation Enable the construction of one or more insurance contracts by a provider other than that preferred by the creditor in order to promote healthy competition in the market; Review the Urban Simplex in order to regulate, deepen and improve the legislation on reducing bureaucracy and simplifying urban planning (within 90 days); Give approval to the Building Code; Implement the use of the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology and approach the municipal platforms for interface licensing with economic agents (within 120 days); Adapt the concept of controlled costs and affordable rent to allow reflection of the accessible housing segment at each location and time, in order to generate predictability and perenniality to the market (within 120 days); Revoke the Extraordinary Contribution on Local Accommodation (CEAL), in particular the expiry of the licence and transferability, and the change in the coefficient of vestutez, to decentralise the regulation to the municipalities (within 10 days); To set up the IHRU Portal to enable the monitoring of application processes , with the aim of strengthening and transparency (within 120 days); Promotion of young people’s housing Create a public guarantee for young people up to 35 years of age to enable bank financing in the purchase of the first house (within 15 days); Exempt young people up to 35 years old, inserted up to the 4th IMT category, that is, in a limit value of 316 thousand euros, from the payment of IMT and Stamp Duty , in the purchase of the first house (within 15 days); Reformulate the Porta 65 rental support programme in order to put the economic reality of young people first in order to end exclusions according to rent limits (within 15 days); Create the Student Housing Emergency Program (within 15 days); Implement the National Accommodation Plan 2025-26 for students, offering more than 18,000 beds (within 30 days); Give access to housing Speed up rent subsidy programmes by removing the restrictions, in particular on expiry (within 30 days); Create a transitional regulation between supported rents and affordable income, ensuring that there are no discontinuities in support (within 120 days). 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Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The National Statistics Institute confirmed on Monday 13 May what it had already concluded in its flash estimates released at the end of April: inflation in Portugal fell slightly to 2.2% in April. Compared to March, when it was 2.3 per cent, this is a slowdown of 0.1 per cent, impacted by increases in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, which meant that the fall was not more significant. On the other hand, and in year-on-year terms, the fall in prices was more significant in restaurants and hotels and in leisure and culture, with the INE noting: the year-on-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.2 per cent in April, 0.1 percentage points (p.p.) less than in the previous month (...) the underlying inflation indicator (total index excluding unprocessed food and energy products) recorded a change of 2.0 per cent (2.5 per cent in March). The change in the index for energy products rose to 7.9% (4.8% in the previous month), as a result of the base effect associated with the price reduction recorded in April 2023 (monthly change of -3.2%). The index for unprocessed food recorded zero change (-0.5 per cent in the previous month), says the Portuguese statistical office. Looking at the behaviour of prices , in monthly terms and not year-on-year, there was a change in the CPI of 0.5%, which was less marked than the 2% in March. It is also almost identical to the 0.6 per cent in April last year. As a result, the average change over the last 12 months stands at 2.6 per cent, compared to 2.9 per cent the previous month. Hotels contributed to this variation, with a monthly rise of 15.56%, as did petrol, with 3.76%. Electricity and international flights were the sectors with the biggest drops, -1.57 per cent and 5.13 per cent respectively. With regard to the Portuguese Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), the indicator used to make comparisons with other European countries, it reached a year-on-year change of 2.3%, slowing down from 2.6% in March. In this sense, INE points out that, according to the information available for April 2024, and taking Eurostats estimate as a reference, the year-on-year rate of change in the Portuguese HICP was 0.1 p.p. lower than that of the euro area (in March, Portugals rate was 0.2 p.p. higher than that of the euro area). More economic topics that may interest you: CEO Survey: a contraction in Portugals economy is anticipated , Portuguese GDP grows 1.4% in the 1st quarter
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction According to the rapid estimate released by INE, sent in a statement by AICCOPN to the SUPERCASA Notícias editorial staff, in the first quarter of 2024, GDP increased by 1.4 per cent year-on-year, reflecting a slowdown in investment and private consumption. As far as the construction sector is concerned, there was also an increase in most of the indicators relating to activity . Cement consumption on the domestic market grew by 2.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year, to 965.3 thousand tonnes. In the public works market, up to the end of March 2024, there was an increase of 32.9%, in terms of comparable year-on-year change, in the amount of construction contracts signed and registered on the Base Portal, which totalled 794.4 million euros. In terms of the area licensed by local authorities in the first two months of 2024, there were year-on-year variations of -8% in residential buildings and -21.5% in non-residential buildings. With regard to the licensing of new-build dwellings , there was a year-on-year reduction of 12.4 per cent in this period , to a total of 4,811 dwellings. With regard to the valuation of housing for bank loan purposes in February 2024, there was an increase of 5.5% year-on-year to 1560€/m 2 . As for the construction cost index for new housing, it grew by 2.2% year-on-year that month, due to variations of -0.7% in the materials component and +6% in the labour component. Explore SUPERCASA Notícias and find more topics that may interest you
Source: Pexels Author: Redaction The decision to buy a house should be weighed and analyzed . Being a large investment and with a series of steps and associated bureaucracies, this is one of the most important changes and decisions in a person’s life, representing a milestone. Because it is an investment that requires a lot of financial effort and some patience to find the ideal home, it is recommended that you think before starting the process, in order to obtain as much information and knowledge as possible. Being a somewhat time-consuming process, doubts may arise regarding the various stages in a purchase process, however, to help and keep you informed, SUPERCASA prepared the guide of the 10 steps to take before jumping into the purchase of a property. Write down our recommendations and make informed decisions. 1. Buy or rent? The first decision If you are looking for a place to live, whether it is your first home or you need to change homes, you should think about your options, with the possibility of buying or renting . In both situations, and as in all the decisions you will have to make throughout your life, there may be advantages and disadvantages. When choosing to buy a house, you will be, at the outset, making a more important decision, because it is necessary to understand that it takes several steps to effectively have your property, and still a large capital available in order to be able to bear the costs with the purchase, including initial entry and taxes. On the other hand, deciding to rent a house is a lighter decision, without so much commitment, because it will be enough to find the right property for you and make a lease with the landlord , it is a much simpler process and does not require so much investment. Weigh the powders and cons, measuring your financial capabilities for any of the situations, and consider what can compensate you in the long run, considering that by becoming the owner of a property, you must also ensure maintenance costs, annual taxes, insurance and, if you need a credit, monthly installments to the bank. 2. Want to buy? Then know that you need to save If you really want to go ahead with buying a property, you need to consider that it is not enough to enter a bank and apply for a loan. In these institutions, their financial capacity will be analyzed, their effort rate will be calculated and their abilities to become, or not, the owner of a property will be validated. The most advisable thing is that if you are thinking of buying a property, start saving as soon as possible. With time, you’ll have room for manoeuvre to amass as much capital as possible, gathering, if all goes well, enough for an entrance. Banks do not finance 100% credits, and the owner has to enter at least 10% to 20% of the capital. So make sure you are qualified for this expense, considering that in the long run you will always have to raise money to secure maintenance and tax expenses. 3. Analyze well the location of the property where you want to invest This is a very important point, and on which the attention it should not so often fall. And it’s important because when you decide that you want to buy a house, you have to make sure that you choose the right geographical area for yourself and your professional or family ambitions . In addition, taxes such as IMI vary according to the municipality where you live, so it is important to research the values practiced, find out about the rates and make sure that you choose an area suitable for your needs. Calculate how much it can cost you to live in a certain area, taking into account the accessibility, need to use or not, transport, cost of living and offer of amenities and public services. And finally, when analyzing well the location of the property where you want to invest, you will also have an idea of how your neighborhood will be, avoiding possible problems in the future , if you do not identify with the neighborhood or the area where you chose the property you want to buy. 4. Check that there is no burden on the property At a stage where you have already decided to proceed with the purchase of a property , it is important to make sure that there is no burden on it. That is, it must confirm that there are no debts associated with that property, of former owners, in order to avoid assuming a debt that is not yours. To confirm this situation, you can go to the Land Registry Office, online or at a service desk, requesting the Certificate of Content. In this document, you will have access to everything that concerns the property, including possible debts, liens or mortgages that may be associated with it. With this document, you can also check whether or not there are associated heirs, or lease or usufruct contracts by third parties , ensuring a clean registration of the property before buying it. If there is any registration of a mortgage, it should be canceled and may request this intervention in the Finance. 5. Find out about condominium expenses There are properties that, being within an urbanization or in the case of building fractions, have themselves associated with the mandatory payment of condominium. It is a monthly fee that will serve to ensure the maintenance of common spaces for all residents, such as swimming pools, elevators, gardens or parks. Before proceeding with any contract-promise purchase and sale, inquire about the condominium values and try to understand how payments work , whether or not there are condominium meetings, and how the dynamics of housing in which you are interested will work, including information on which spaces may or may not benefit. 6. Find out about insurance In addition to the other obligations with condominiums and mortgage payments, you will have to ensure the two types of compulsory insurance in the purchase of home, which are life insurance for housing credit and multi-mortgage insurance. These two insurances are required by the financial institution as a risk guarantee and can be made through the bank with which it contracted the credit or with partner insurers or insurance companies. It is important to try to get several proposals for insurance, as the values will certainly vary from entity to entity. Do the calculations, inform yourself thoroughly about your duties and obligations and make the right decision for you and your wallet. 7. Analyse the market Whether you want to choose the ideal home or to get the best conditions in credit or insurance, it is important that you analyze the market to understand the best options at your disposal . When looking for a home, we recommend that you look for the services of a real estate agency to help you find the right property for you, within what you are looking for. These professionals have access to database platforms that can do comparative market analysis, with access to all the properties that are available in the market, and present you with the best options. Thus, you will have alternatives and options within your budget and needs, allowing you a more thoughtful and accurate decision . 8. Make sure you visit the properties and are aware of their state of conservation Do not make impulsive decisions. Buying a house is a decision that must be made with great caution, a lot of information and certainty. So, visit as many properties as possible, not just one or two options. It is important to pay attention to the state of conservation of the house, making sure that it is in good condition to avoid having to do works in the future , if you want a property ready to live. And if you want to effectively do remodeling, make sure that they are possible, analyzing projects taking into account the typology of the house. 9. Gather the necessary documents If you already know exactly which house you are going to buy, we advise you to gather the necessary documents for the formalization of the contract and deed. The amount of paperwork required in this process is still some, so it is important to be aware of what is needed for this completion. The main documents you will need are your identification document and last three payroll receipts , as well as the IRS statement and settlement note; updated credit statement , which you can request at the bank; a statement from the employer indicating his employment relationship and the date of expiry of the contract , as well as the amount he receives monthly; the bank statement of the last three months; the proof of the NIB ; the property registration certificate and the property bookle t; and finally, proof of address. 10. Ask specialized professionals for help Buying a house requires a lot of knowledge and experience, namely to be able to find the right property and be able to proceed with negotiations with the owner. So, to make sure everything goes smoothly and quickly, you should look for an agency or real estate consultant who can help and advise you throughout the process . Real estate agencies have their own property portfolios and often credit intermediaries who can guide you through the necessary bureaucracies, facilitating the whole process and telling you exactly what you need to do. Thus, when hiring these services, you can rest assured that you will have a good experience and find the ideal home for you. SUPERCASA provides you with the list of all the agencies and consultants that disclose on the portal, being able to search for your area of residence and get the best services and advice. Check them out here . And do not forget: look at the main real estate portals, such as SUPERCASA and CASASAPO , and see the ads that appear to you with virtual visits and videos, so you can have an immersive experience even before the visit. Only the best agencies advertise on these portals, so you will certainly have a good experience and ease in finding your dream home!
Source: Pexels Author: Redaction Portugal is a country rich in flavors , having a rich and multicultural past that makes its cuisine unique and diverse. With many influences to the sea and the rurality of the countryside villages, as well as the ancient traditions, Portuguese cuisine is a kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors and experiences that conquer palates around the world. Tourists visiting our country surrender to our traditions, finding them charming and unique, and there are regions that boast their own culinary treasures, shaped by fresh ingredients and robust flavors. In the north, for example, we find the traditional feijoada à transmontana, in the center, we delight in soft eggs and seafood dishes , and in the south there are fresh grilled fish and vegetables of the region with indescribable flavors and that offer a warm explosion of senses. Celebrate this diversity, taking advantage of the upcoming summer months to explore the best of Portugal! Stay with 4 suggestions of food festivals around the country and set off to discover new flavors. 1. Sardine Festival in Portimão This festival takes place in the middle of summer and makes a complete tribute to the queen of Santos Populares, the sardine. With tastings, live music and lots of entertainment, you will find a convivial space where you can celebrate the most famous fish of the summer. So, write down: from July 30 to August 4 , head to Portimão and celebrate the sardine and hospitality of the Algarve community! 2. Seafood Festival in Olhão If you’re a seafood lover, this is the festival you won’t want to miss. Here, you will be able to taste unique delicacies with fresh seafood with the quality of the Olhão fish market. This is one of the biggest events in the south of the country, which returns to Jardim Pescador Olhanense to take to the region the best that is done in gastronomy, with seafood. Try prawns, clams, crabs, crabs, crayfish, crabs, oysters and many other seafood, but also find soups, burgers and sandwiches of various types. This festival will take place from August 10 to 14 and you can count on musical animation and many other attractions. 3. Lagos Food Festival For the more Foodies, Lagos Food Fest is the ideal event, as you will find a bit of everything. With the best of Algarve gastronomy, with showcookings, workshops and culinary demonstrations, it is the perfect festival to take the family, who can try a variety of dishes. The dates have already been announced and it is known that takes place between 11 and 14 July, in which you can find spaces with exhibitions and live music. Explore the possibilities we present to you and enjoy the flavors of Portugal! And if you are looking for a house in one of the mentioned locations, don’t forget to go to supercasa.pt
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction Bank fraud has been reported for which Banco de Portugal (BdP) issued a warning on Wednesday, May 9. According to the regulator, fraud occurs when bank transfers are made through homebanking, with the beneficiary’s IBAN being changed by a third party. In a statement, the BdP indicates that fraud is accomplished by installing malicious software, or malware, previously installed on any user’s electronic device - computer, tablet or smartphone. This is how a third party changes the IBAN of the payee’s payment account at the time of making that transfer, he says. And explains: if, after entering the transfer data in your bank’s homebanking (even if you use the list of frequent beneficiaries), the screen of your computer is static (a message may appear indicating in update) or if you get a message for installation or update of software that follows a temporary lock of the equipment, you may be the victim of an attempted fraud, alert the BdP. According to the indications, during this period, the offender may be changing the IBAN of the funds destination account. In this context, the BdP advises users to always read the details that appear on the transfer confirmation page or in the SMS they receive from the bank, in order to avoid any kind of fraud, before giving the authorization to carry out the transaction: in particular, confirm whether the IBAN of the beneficiary of the transfer you are authorising corresponds to the intended IBAN. In case of doubt or suspicion, do not proceed with the operation and contact your bank immediately, through the usual channels , he warns. If the user proceeds with the transfer in which he may have been a victim of this crime, the central bank recommends that he go to the competent criminal police agencies, such as PSP, GNR or PJ, and report the situation . In this situation, new login credentials should be requested from your banking institution. BdP leaves the alert: Never click on unknown links, or open dubious messages. Do not disclose personal information, access credentials to homebanking or apps or authorization codes that the bank sends you to your mobile phone. Find in SUPERCASA Notícias all the most relevant news of today
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction Being a good real estate professional means being prepared to deal with all the situations of everyday life , having on your side, also, the necessary tools to achieve these goals. So, so that you can make an organized management of your tasks and obligations, we leave you a set of tips. 1. Planning the week is important Yes, planning the week by days and by time blocks is important , to write down all important appointments and to be able to distinguish which are the urgent tasks. On Sunday, for example, create a list of all the tasks you have for the following week. Then just sort them, starting with the most priority. Finally, just put them in a task scheduling system: the Google calendar or your CRM. 2. Have a good task scheduling system This makes a difference and allows you to automate repetitive tasks. The Google calendar helps the organization, but if you have a good CRM, such as ego Real Estate, it helps you optimize time and task management, being able to integrate your Google or Outlook calendar for faster automation. In the case of the ego, it even has a task menu, with a daily, weekly or monthly view . You can even filter to see only the visit tasks you have to do that day. The best part is that you can also see that your tasks have been delayed and thus leave none behind. This way you can better organize each day and each work week. You still receive in your email a reminder of the tasks of that day, not to drop any important. 3. Have a good communication scheduling system It is quite likely that in the rush of everyday life, often do not even have almost time to sit in front of the computer. However, there is a way to continue to communicate with your customers, even being on the street in fundraisers or visits: scheduling communication . For this, you will need to have a good CRM that allows you to plan and schedule email campaigns, newsletters, sms . Thus, you will have a more relaxed week and can walk on the street at will, as your communication will be sent to your contact base. 4. Have a good automated system of follow-up to customers and potential customers Having a good program where you can automate this will make your life a lot easier and make you have a more organized week. Having a CRM with all the contacts organized, and properly identified allows you to know exactly on what day or week you made the proposal to a particular customer and not lose that customer. In the eGO, this appears to you in the tasks you have been creating in each customer file. You also receive the reminder in your email. 5. Gather tasks of the same type and do them on the same day Whenever you can, you can put together for the same day or for the same block of time all tasks of the same type , instead of being scattered throughout the week. This is a great way to increase your productivity at work, to quickly dispatch several small tasks and get a much more organized week. Read also Live on social networks: 4 advantages for the consultant , 4 tips to grow the recognition of your agency and Integrated real estate billing: how can you get?
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction It was during a visit to a model of construction of Controlled Cost Housing (HCC) that Ribau Esteves, Mayor of Aveiro, made his criticisms to the Institute of Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) indicating that one of the major problems of the institution is the delay in responses. The slow functioning of the IHRU is a very complicated problem that the Government has in hand, said the mayor, arguing that the institute needs deep reform . During the visit to the HCC construction model, Ribau Esteves said he was surprised by the quality of the construction, which includes 320 apartments of types T1, T2 and T3 and has an investment of about 70 million euros, privately. The foundations of one of the lots, however, are dependent on an HCC certification, whose opinion comes from the IHRU , and it has been felt the delay in the response: the application for certification of lot 4 was made in November last year. For six months the company has been systematically requesting certification not to stop the work, commented the management of the construction company responsible for the contract, Aristides Alferes. The HCC certification allows access to tax benefits such as VAT reduced to 6%, however, there is slowness in the responses submitted by the IHRU, which is criticized by the mayor of Aveiro: we are humbly aware that we will need much more in all sectors of housing, because the demand pressure in our municipality is increasing. Stay to read: Grupo Casais is building housing at controlled costs , Aveiro approves sale of land in public auction for 3M€ and Metrobus in Coimbra creates positive forecasts in the real estate sector
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction Forecasts for the evolution of the economy in 2024 are diverse , as demonstrated by the CEO Survey conducted by PwC, which included more than 80 Portuguese managers. In this survey, it was possible to ascertain that Portuguese entrepreneurs and leaders hold conservative views, with the majority anticipating a contraction of the national and global economy for this year. However, there is a percentage that believes in a positive evolution of GDP, compared to the same survey last year. According to the figures, there is less pessimism as to the outlook for growth developments in the Portuguese economy and on a global scale , with around a fifth of respondents in Portugal expecting an increase in global GDP in 2024, which may result in an increase of 4% compared to 2023. The number of leaders projecting that the scenario will remain unchanged has also increased, says the 27th CEO Survey, which will be presented this Friday, May 10, in Lisbon. Thus, 14% of leaders and entrepreneurs consider that the economy will remain stable , compared to only 5% in 2023. On the other hand, 67% anticipates a contraction in economic activity, representing a decrease from the 80% recorded in 2023. For the next 12 months, 63% of respondents project a decrease in the growth of the Portuguese economy and, with regard to the outlook for the world economy, 44% anticipate a recovery, compared to the 39% who anticipate a fall in GDP and the 27% who believe in stabilization. Inflation is less worrying for business leaders Inflation has seen several increases over the past few years, leading to increases in production costs and commodity prices, as well as a fall in the price index in 2023. All this has led to inflation approaching the central bank target which has consequently caused less concern to leaders and entrepreneurs . According to the study, in Portugal there is a reduction in concerns about inflation (-8 percentage points) and macroeconomic volatility (-10 percentage points), although these factors remain in the top 3. On the other hand, it is cybersecurity that is at the top of respondents concerns , seeing an increase of 5% compared to last year, which also demonstrates the trend that has been installed in the other countries of Western Europe. On other concerns, they add: we highlight, however, the significant increase in concern about the threat posed by climate change, which was pointed out in this edition by 20% of Portuguese leaders (an increase of 11 percentage points) . Overall, despite concerns, Portuguese CEOs do not feel that their businesses alone could be threatened in the short term. Stay informed with the suggestions that SUPERCASA Notícias recommends: Industry: turnover down 5.4% in the 1st quarter of the year , OECD raises economic growth forecast for Portugal
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction A new housing strategy was approved this Thursday, May 9, in the Council of Ministers, where it was defined that the measures will be made public in the coming weeks and discussed at the next meetings. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said: We are going to make it public in the next few days [the housing strategy], and in the coming weeks the meetings of the Council of Ministers will have several diplomas that will implement exactly the strategy that has been discussed by all members of the Government , said the head of government, at the end of the meeting. At a time of housing fragility , when there is a lack of housing supply and there is a consecutive increase in prices , the new government of Luís Montenegro considered that the measures of the More Housing Programme were not compatible with the needs of the country, repealing several of the measures previously implemented by the Government of António Costa, namely the coercive lease and the limits of the licenses in the Local Accommodation. On the repeal of the measures of Mais Habitação , Miguel Pinto Luz, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, said during his presence at the Salão Imobiliário de Portugal (SIL): we are making a serious analysis of what needs to be changed (...) [we will not] arrive and destroy everything that was done by the previous Government. We’ll do our part . During the Council of Ministers, the Government of Ludwig Montenegro also admitted: the Government is determined to repeal rules such as forced rental, rent freezes (applying subsidies to vulnerable tenants), and measures to penalise local accommodation such as the Extraordinary Contribution on Local Accommodation, the expiry of licenses prior to the More Housing program, and other legal limitations considered disproportionate, indicates the executive program. More news related to Housing: Rents will be deducted in the IRS up to a maximum of 800 € , Government expands role of Estamo to include housing
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction Coimbra will have a new residence for students, the result of the investment of Comboios de Portugal (CP), which intends to adapt a former dormitory in a residence with 25 beds . In the CP order, published this Tuesday, May 7, in Diário da República, it is possible to conclude that this is an investment divided between this and next year . The building to be adapted is located next to the New Station, Coimbra-A , as well as the old building of Coimbra Editora, and is expected to have a built area of 600 square meters, on a plot of 400 square meters by the river. In this place, the Mondego Mobility System (SMM) will pass in the future. According to the document, the forecast of execution of the work corresponds to about 300 days , being, this year, 267 thousand euros allocated to the contract, and 624 thousand euros in 2025, contemplated in the National Plan for Accommodation in Higher Education (PNAES). The project also has funding from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). Other topics that may interest you: Coimbra closed 2023 with a loss of 16.4 million euros , Government approves adaptation project of old factory in Seia
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction You need to understand the market, who your target audience really is, and identify and analyze your competition and what it offers. Only then will you be able to create strong and effective strategies that can accelerate the process of disclosure and subsequent sale. The recognition of a brand will only be possible if there is a commitment to the strategic maintenance of its communication channels. By maintaining this cadence, you will be preparing your way, too, to reach a larger audience and create greater networking opportunities , either with other professionals, or with potential customers or customers who already know your products. Making Lives on social media is a great way to create a bridge of connection with your customers and new ones who arrive, motivated by the positive comments, and create dynamism in this channel. It can be a good strategy to disclose real estate, or clarify doubts. Greater connection This channel allows the consultant to be closer to customers and potential customers , and this generates greater connection and rapprochement. Greater range Being online, it is possible to join at the same time a wider audience , as there is no longer a geographical limitation. Greater interaction Being live, it promotes a greater interaction in the comments and the possibility of offering the public valuable information on various topics of the real estate sector, as well as the possibility of clarifying doubts. More brand recognition It turns out to be an online event that increases the likelihood of those who watched to remember you, and one day, want to move forward and work with you . It is also excellent for working the consultant’s personal brand. Be consistent in adopting Lives as part of your strategy, as by doing so on an ongoing basis, you’ll be able to attract new customers more easily, while continuing to work on your name in real estate, and building trust with existing customers, making them more loyal. Read also: Network in Real Estate: 5 tips to be successful and Video Marketing: the trend that can change your business