Source: Freepik Author: Redaction There is a great concern in Portugal with the cleaning of land as a result of the great history of fires recorded in recent years. With climate factors that can cause risk situations, it is important to keep the land clean and cared for, making a fuel management that avoids devastating disasters. This is a responsibility of the owners contemplated in the law, and therefore, if it is not properly complied with, it may lead to large fines, because it is an essential process to avoid fires. If you own a plot of land with bush and want to fulfill your obligation, t his is the article you should read to ensure the rules, compliance deadlines and other bureaucracies that may cause doubts. When is the deadline for clearing the woods/ land? It is important to retain that you only have until April 30 to clear your land. Any owner, usufructuary, tenant or entity holding a land or forest inserted in a rural area are primarily responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the space, having until April 30 to ensure it. If they do not, complaints can be made and the City Councils can take over the management of fuels in these properties , making the owner responsible for paying the respective expense. Thus, the owner is obliged to allow access to their land, and municipalities can use security forces to ensure that the work is performed. In this way, police forces can be called upon to intervene if there are impediments to proper cleaning. It is important to note that, if you know a situation of non-compliance, you have the duty to report it to the competent authorities, incurring negligence if you do not. Therefore, you should contact the City Council or GNR of your locality. Is there an inspection? Yes, and the Government even has to disclose the list of the most priority parishes where the fuel management assessment will be made, and which essentially consists of assessing whether the herbs have been cut, the bush, shrubs and trees trimmed and if there are no dangers to the buildings or settlements located on the peripheries. This inspection usually takes place during the month of May, from 1 to 31 May, where, initially, owners will be inspected as a priority, tenants, usufructuaries and other entities holding land in rural areas or with buildings on the periphery within a radius of 50 metres, but also agglomerations, industrial parks or campsites within a range of 100 metres. The second phase of the inspection takes place in June and is focused on road and rail networks, electric transmission and distribution lines, as well as natural gas transportation lines. At this stage, the inspection focuses on the Integrated Rural Fire Management System and will evaluate areas traditionally more affected by this type of disaster, with the main objective of preventing fires that occur , more commonly, in summer. If you own land or forest, know that it is already possible to consult the list of priority parishes, which this year are 991, and which correspond to about 30% of the entire Portuguese mainland . What are the consequences of non-compliance? It is important that, if the owner, usufructuary, lessee or entity holding a land, make a cleaning of it, not leaving out the cleaning near the poles and electricity cables or on the side tracks of the roads, railways or other existing tracks. It is important to clean in a 50-meter strip around buildings, if any, and do the proper cleaning at shipyards, warehouses, workshops, factories, housing or other equipment. If you do not, you may incur fines up to 5,000 euros for individuals and 25,000 euros for legal persons. Cleaning: how to do? In the cleaning phase, it is important to understand that this includes the cutting of herbs, shrubs, bush and other plant materials that exist around buildings inserted in rural or forest areas, as well as the cutting of branches of trees that are located up to four meters above the ground, or trees that are eight meters or more, or up to 50% of the height if they are less than eight meters. It is foreseen in the clearing of land, also, the cutting of trees and shrubs that are located less than five meters of existing buildings, especially if there are branches that are projected rises roofs , and bushes can not exceed 50 centimeters in height - in the case of herbaceous plants, the limit is 20 centimeters. At the end of the intervention, the respective cleaning of the leftovers should be done. Keep in mind that, during the process, you must respect legally protected species such as holm oaks or cork oaks. What are the exceptions to cleaning? Excluded from the cleaning obligations provided for in the law are gardens that are properly maintained, as well as agricultural areas - provided they are not set aside or intended for permanent pasture. Cleanliness in the city: conditions It is not only rural or forest areas that are covered with this cleaning requirement, there are rural and forest areas contiguous to urban areas where this obligation must be implemented within the legal deadlines. The conclusion to be drawn is this: if you are the owner of a land or house in the countryside, inserted in a forest or rural area, be aware that your actions can make a difference and avoid disasters such as fires. Check if your land or house is properly cleaned, also checking if your irrigation systems work and, on warmer days, be aware of the fire risks to your area, information you can consult, updated, on the website of IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera . Related to this theme, you can read: Buy a land to build: everything you need to know , REN Project will protect the forest from rural fires
Source: SUPERCASA Author: Redaction The Portuguese coastline is one of the richest geographical areas in Europe. Considered as the gateway to this continent, the coastline of our country offers a diverse and charismatic panoply of iconic locations, beaches that do not end and access to the great urban and cosmopolitan Portuguese centers. It is in the coastal strip that you find the best professional opportunities and the largest number of people of all ages, who maintain their proximity to the coast and to the rich Portuguese maritime heritage . You will find one of the most beautiful landscapes in Portugal, as well as a variety of extremely diverse species of fauna and flora, and a differentiating quality of life. If you are looking for a home and are committed to finding the perfect property for you and your family , SUPERCASA is the right property portal to find it! See the 8 options we have selected for you. House T3 in Argela, Viana do Castelo - 250.000€ Semi-detached house T3 + 1 in Lagoa, Algarve - 339.000€ House 3 Bedrooms in Peniche, Leiria - 389.000€ 2+1 bedroom apartment in Loulé, Algarve - 399.000€ Apartment T2 Duplex in Portimão, Algarve - 410.000€ 3 bedroom apartment in Nazaré, Leiria - 425.000€ House T3 Duplex in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria - 515.000€ House T2 Duplex in Vila do Bispo e Raposeira, Algarve - 595.000€ And if you liked these suggestions, you may also like the following: Looking for a house with terrace? 6 suggestions from SUPERCASA , Live 10 minutes from the beach? Realize this dream with SUPERCASA or Living by the sea: turn this dream into reality
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come to the conclusion that Portugal is the country where the costs of housing loans have risen the most after the monetary policy implemented by the European Central Bank (ECB), which has resulted in higher master interest rates . This increase has increased the debt service burden in Portugal, which is equivalent to 1.2% of GDP. According to the World Economic Outlook, released this Monday by FIM, it is possible to conclude that the annual increase in debt service costs, compared to mid-2022, varies significantly across the euro area, from Portugal, with 1.2% of GDP to Malta with almost zero . Thus, Portugal is the first in the ranking of European countries with the highest impacts on costs after the ECB’s monetary policy entered into force in July 2022. Second are Finland, with 1.1% of GDP, and Estonia, with 1%. As explained by the IMF, there are market characteristics that contribute to the changes in the transmission of monetary policy effects, namely the prevalence of variable rate loans and the proportion of households with mortgages , and Portugal is effectively one of the European countries with the highest number of housing loans at the variable rate, being vulnerable to any kind of changes in interest rates. Still, the IMF believes that the impact of monetary policy on countries such as Portugal, Hungary, Ireland and the United States seems to have weakened, as there has been a reversal of some trends, such as greater adoption of fixed rate credits, tighter limits of the ratio between the amount of the loan and the value of the asset (real estate), lower indebtedness, emigration from densely populated areas and deflation of housing prices in some areas previously overvalued . Stay to read Differences between a fiador and a avalista: understand them , Households in the Eurozone are saving more compared to 2022 and Banks anticipate resumption of demand for housing credit
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction A avalista is different from a fiador , although they can be confused by having a similar role . However, if there is a difference between guarantee and bail, the two nomenclatures take separate functions, representing two types of guarantee when granting a claim. Find out the differences so, if you are asked to be the avalista or fiador in a credit claim situation, know exactly what to do, knowing obligations, duties and everything that involves these two concepts. Fiador: what is it, what are your obligations and what risks are you taking? Fiador is probably the term you are most familiar with, and you may even know someone who is, or was, someone else’s guarantor in a lending situation. A fiador is nothing less than the person to whom the obligation to settle unpaid amounts falls if the person who took the credit, that is, the debtor, does not pay it. So, imagine: you have a family member who asked for credit to buy a house, and asks you to be your guarantor. By assuming this role, if your family member fails to pay the installments of the credit, you are responsible and responsible for ensuring these missing payments. We give the example of a family member, because in these situations, the most common is that the guarantors are the direct relatives of the credit borrower, such as parents, siblings or uncles. Thus, the greatest risk a fiador runs is even if the person of which he becomes a guarantor ceases to pay his obligations to the bank, which, in a more complicated situation, may involve the enforcement of his personal property by the creditor , as it assumes responsibility on behalf of the debtor. To mitigate these risks, the fiador can obtain the benefit of the prior exclusion, which allows him not to have to pay the debt until the credit holder’s assets are executed. And know that, when you become a fiador of someone, you will hardly stop being one if you change your mind in the future . A bail only ends after the full settlement of the debt or through an agreement with the creditor , however, and because it is a guarantee on debt compliance, this type of negotiations are difficult. Avalista: differences from fiador, obligations and risks Like the fiador, the avalista will be someone who takes responsibility for the payment of the debt in case of default by the credit holder, through letters or notes. Unlike the fiador, who pays the debtor’s default bond , the avalista pays the guarantee, which is used most often in the financing of legal persons, such as companies and organizations. The guarantee can be achieved by the total value of the debt or a lower one , and a signature on the back of the document is enough to seal the commitment. The figure of the avalista is more relevant for companies , unlike the fiador who acts as guarantor of an individual person. The endorsement thus contributes to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises , often representing the only way for them to obtain financing from banks. Thus, a avalista is jointly and severally liable, in which both the debtor and the avalista assume the same responsibility in the claim , and the creditor entity may trigger the assets of any of the figures in case of default. It is common for the avalistas to be the partners or administrators of the companies for which the financing is requested from the creditor entities, doing so to facilitate the obtaining of this loan. As with bail, in the event of non-compliance, the avalista’s personal property may be at risk of execution. However, if the avalista presents a vulnerable economic situation, he may request a special procedure for settlement in the payment, with the creditor, based on a payment plan to facilitate and allow the guarantor the commitment made in the payment of outstanding amounts. In the last case, failing to secure the payments, the avalista may request a personal insolvency application with exoneration of the remaining liabilities , that is, request the forgiveness of the debt. If you are clear and would like to learn more about what a credit involves, we suggest you read Building credit: what is it and how does it work? , Credit intermediaries: how do they work? or Cancelling the mortgage: all you need to know
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The Algarve Tourism wants to reinforce the arrival of more foreign tourists to the region , namely North American tourists, having prepared several actions to boost the promotion of travel. Some of the municipalities included in this action of the Algarve Tourism are Vila Real de Santo António, Faro, Olhão, Portimão and Albufeira, being thought ten and a half actions to perform throughout this year in Portugal, the United States and Canada. The goal is to promote the district through proposals that show gastronomy, oenology and nature activities of the Algarve region , and the idea arises after having been announced the postponement of a direct flight between Faro and the USA. According to the entity, the Algarve registered, in 2023, an annual growth above 27 percent in the number of guests in the Algarve hotel units , and the trend is positive, It is expected to continue to grow through the displacement of about 200 guests across the Atlantic , including tour operators, journalists and influencers. André Gomes, President of Algarve Tourism, points out: the United States is already the seventh most important foreign market in the region. Visitors to this country, together with those from Canada, seek, and find, in the Algarve, some of the best golf courses and beaches in Europe. Keep abreast: New support for water efficiency in the Algarve: how does it work? , AHETA wants to build social housing to capture manpower and Live 10 minutes from the beach? Realize this dream with SUPERCASA
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction Rapid statistics from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) show that air transport continues to rise, continuing to maintain, in February, historical highs of monthly passenger values in Portuguese airports. According to the analysis, there are 76,000 passengers to make, on average, a daily landing, corresponding to an increase of 4% compared to the values calculated in 2023. The Portuguese are travelling more to France , and this was the main destination of origin and destination of flights, although it has slowed to 6.6% in the number of passengers landed. The value is similar in the number of passengers on board, which was set at 6.4%. Compared to the same period last year, they are -6.6% and -6.4%, respectively. Spain is also one of the passengers favourite destinations in Portugal, followed by the UK. It is also concluded that, in February, national airports handled 19,600 tons of cargo and mail, which means an increase of 16.3% over the same period. This topic may also interest you: More tourists choose Portugal as a luxury holiday destination
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The intense heat is causing an increase in demand for services for swimming pools , ensures an analysis of the service contracting platform Fixando, sent in a statement to SUPERCASA Notícias that identified an 8 1% growth in demand for these services last week, requests for cleaning and maintenance of these equipment. As for the distribution of services sought during the week of April 8 to 14, most of the requests were for cleaning and maintenance of swimming pools (51%), followed by repairs to swimming pools (31%) and new swimming pool facilities (9%). The company also said that, after a month in March that set record temperatures around the world, and with a weekend marked by a sharp rise in thermometers throughout the country, requests for services for swimming pools between March 1 and April 14 grew 53% compared to the same period last year. A detailed analysis of the prices of the services also revealed a significant increase in 2024, compared to the previous year: for example, the average cost of installing a pool increased to 2,133 euros, compared to 1,975 euros in 2023. The cleaning and maintenance of jacuzzis and spas also registered a substantial increase , from 80€ to 120€. However, the price for cleaning or maintaining swimming pools remained relatively stable, with a marginal increase of only €1 (from €104 to €105). With high temperature forecasts continuing in the coming days, Fixando, in information shared with SUPERCASA Notícias , estimates that the demand for pool services continues to grow. In the total of this study, 1526 requests related to swimming pools were analyzed. On this topic, we suggest reading: Is there a pool in your house? See how to make an effective cleaning or Increasingly Portuguese invest in houses with swimming pool
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The City of Lisbon discussed last Friday, April 12, the operation of municipal subdivision in the parish of Santa Clara , and it was approved in a private meeting of the executive. At stake is an area of 20,981 square meters, with four lots, for housing construction and commercial spaces. The proposal was submitted by Joana Almeida, councilwoman of Urbanism , and intends that two of the four lots, with 26,824 square meters, distributed over 265 homes, are allocated to housing use, while the remaining two are for use of trade and services, with 7,350 square meters of pavement surface. This subdivision operation obtained the final favorable opinion by the Regional Coordination and Development Commission of Lisbon and Tagus Valley (CCDR-LVT)However, the approval by the Chamber was conditioned by compliance with the opinions of the municipal services of urban planning, mobility management, urban hygiene and public space. Also accompany: Grupo Casais is building housing at controlled costs , Évora will build 122 new fires with investment of 26M€
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction COSEC - Credit Insurance Company released on Monday data on insolvencies in Portugal, which skyrocketed in the first quarter of this year. According to the insurance company, the number soared 19.5% and it is micro-enterprises, that is, those that employ less than 10 people, who represent a larger share of the total (67%) , between the months of January and March. More than half of the insolvent companies, representing 52% of the total, have been in business for at least ten years, and it is in the large metropolitan areas that this trend is most evident, with Porto and Lisbon at the top of the analysis. According to the data, it is in Porto that the largest number of insolvent companies (182 companies) and also the largest share of companies in default of their obligations are located. This is a 42% increase over the same period last year. Next is Lisbon, with 120 companies in this situation , which represents an increase of 34% compared to the first quarter of 2023. Also during the first quarter period, it was the services sector that verified more insolvency situations, with 133 cases reported, followed by the textile sector, which changed position with the retail sector, and also the construction sector. Also accompany: Tourism revenues: February registered an increase of 276.4M€ , Portugal is the country most impacted by the monetary policy of the ECB and Portuguese companies have record values of financial autonomy
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The National Institute of Statistics (INE) released on Monday that Portuguese tourism continues to grow, and its revenues increased 13% to 276.4 million euros during the month of February. Compared to the same month last year, there is still an increase of 7.0% in the number of guests, an increase of 6.4% in the number of overnight stays and an additional 13.1% in income. Regarding this trend, Statistics Portugal states that in February 2024 there were 1.8 million guests and 4.6 million overnight stays , which means increases of 6.6% and 5.8%, respectively in all tourist accommodation facilities, adding that, The overnight stays of residents increased by 2.7% and those of non-residents grew by 7.4% , reads the statistical report on tourism activity. Although the main indicators have grown, there has been a slowdown in the income obtained from the rooms in the accommodation , however, the highest value continues to be verified in Greater Lisbon (107.8 euros), followed by Madeira, with 85.6 euros. However, all regions had growth since indicator. As regards income per available room, there was an acceleration , having grown 4.5% to 37.8 euros in February, compared to the same period in 2023. Regarding overnight stays, the Portuguese statistics institute states that the municipality of Lisbon concentrated 24.3% of total overnight stays (12.1% of total overnight stays of residents and 30.3% of non-residents and, among the municipalities with more expressiveness in the total overnight stays in the month under analysis, Lisbon (8.3%) and Porto (10.5%) continue to stand out. Related news: More tourists choose Portugal as a luxury holiday destination , Portugal won 31 awards at the World Travel Awards
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The Municipality of Esposende changed its initial version of the Local Housing Strategy (ELH), approved in September 2021. This proposal included the acquisition and rehabilitation of fractions or buildings for housing to rehouse 91 families, however, this was changed, now contemplating the construction of 104 fires in the municipality with 91 of which to be allocated to the lease at affordable costs, and the remaining 13 for rehousing those affected by interventions in the municipality. The reality of the real estate market in the municipality has imposed several constraints to the materialization of this housing solution, due to the scarce supply and very high prices , indicates the municipality. Thus, although resources from the municipality have been allocated to develop solutions, the implementation of the housing solution initially planned proved to be unfeasible , having been the need to find another type of response to address existing shortages regarding access to housing . Initially, t he ELH of Esposende had an overall investment of around 23 million euros. Now, having changed the version of the document, there is still no indication of a new investment value, although, as indicated by the camera, it is a large-scale investment. Benjamim Pereira, president of the municipality, stresses that t he municipality will continue to promote solutions for people living in unworthy conditions and who do not have the financial capacity to bear the cost of access to adequate housing. Keep up with more topics like this in SUPERCASA Notícias
Source: SUPERCASA Author: Redaction The billing of a company is one of the most important points in the success of a business, not only because, for a company to survive, it must invoice, but also because it is necessary to have knowledge about these standards. The challenges can be various, especially for real estate companies that have just opened or see themselves alongside a large volume of work , being essential to have, management platforms that integrate these administrative bureaucracies related to billing. The biggest challenge facing companies may be the large volume of invoices, receipts and tax documents they have to deal with every day and, by not having access to an organized system that allows them to sort all this documentation , may hinder, and even impair, the proper functioning of the company. However, there is an extremely complete platform on the market that can save you from this disorganization , characterized by its state-of-the-art technology, full integration with other services and a number of other strategies that can help businesses grow , exclusively for the real estate market. Real Estate ego billing module: what is it about? You have certainly heard of the market leader CRM for more than 20 years in Portugal , being aware, therefore, of the numerous features of the eGO Real Estate and the various aspects in which it helps real estate agencies and consultants. One of the areas in which the Real Estate ego can be very useful is in the billing of your company and business , because through its Invoicing Module allows the issuance of invoices, credit notes, receipts, and even the creation and extraction of SAFT files to present to finances. The Billing Module ego Real Estate is duly certified by the Tax Authority. What advantages will you have when using this feature? To begin with, this is a fully integrated module in your CRM, where you will not only be able to manage your company, as your properties in portfolio, but also the monitoring that is done to potential customers and owners. Only with these advantages will you have a greater ease and 360º vision in monitoring all aspects of your business , with features that will allow you to remove metrics, manage processes, treat sales opportunities, and even integrate your real estate site. This is the great advantage over other options available in the market, because with a fully integrated service, you will not have to resort to external platforms. If you have doubts about whether it is advantageous to invest in the ego, know that access to the Billing Module, within the CRM, does not represent additional costs for you, as it is included in the monthly value of the plan.
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction In the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the data recently released by INE and sent by AICCOPN to the newsroom of SUPERCASA Notícias , 34,126 family homes were transacted, for a total amount of 7,174 million euros, which corresponds to variations, compared to the previous quarter, of -0.4% and +1.4% in number and value, respectively. Regarding the evolution of real estate prices, there was a maintenance of the appreciation trend, with the housing price index increasing 1.3% compared to the previous quarter. In January 2024, at the level of the licensed area, the municipalities registered reductions of 12.6% in residential buildings, and 14.7% in non-residential buildings, compared to January 2023. As for the number of fires licensed in new constructions, this month saw a decrease of 16.4% year-on-year to 2,394. Regarding the new housing construction cost index, in January there was an increase of 1.9% year-on-year, as a result of variations of -0.9% in the material component and +5.7% in the labor component. By the end of February 2024, cement consumption in the domestic market totaled 646.3 thousand tons, which corresponds to a growth of 13.4%, compared to 569.8 thousand tons recorded in the same period of 2023. In the public works segment, in the first two months of 2024, significant growth is verified, compared to the same period of 2023. Indeed, as regards the amount of public works tenders promoted, there was a significant increase of 173% year on year to EUR 624 million, with the opening of a tender for the High Speed Railway Line Concession, in the amount of EUR 661.4 million, to be decisive for this development. As for the total volume of public works contracts concluded until February and reported on the Base Portal until March 15, it shows an increase of 15%, in terms of year-on-year comparable change, to 414 million euros. Read more topics like this in SUPERCASA Notícias
Source: Aldeias Históricas de Portugal Author: Redaction If you are looking for an enriching cultural experience, where you can not only explore landscapes and nature reserves, but also a series of adventures and other activities, Castelo Rodrigo is one of the 12 Historical Villages of Portugal that you really have to visit. Belonging to the parish of the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, it is surrounded by monumental spaces that will transport you to medieval times. What can you visit in Castelo Rodrigo? The variety of monuments will surprise you, but we suggest, mainly, a visit to the Castle, which is the main attraction of the village, imposing for its medieval design and which will provide you with a unique experience, the panoramic views over the region that will make you return in time and, soon after, we recommend you to explore the Citadel , where you will find narrow streets, stone houses and several points of interest, such as the Church of San Salvador, the Governor’s House and the Keep. If you prefer a cultural passage, the mandatory recommendation is the Côa Museum, where you will get to know the history of the region and the collection of rock prints with more than 25,000 years. Other points of visit we suggest: • Douro International Natural Park: this park covers part of the municipalities of Miranda do Douro, including the parish of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, and is an excellent option if you prefer to explore the surroundings. You will find river beaches and unmissable trails. • History Zone: inside the village of Castelo Rodrigo, you will find a series of traces of the past that will make you travel back in time to discover the medieval Jewish Quarter, the House of Mercy or the Church Matiz. What’s it like living in this historic village? The natural landscape of Castelo Rodrigo will surround you with history and beauty, being an ideal village for lovers of hiking, cycling or outdoor activities . Then, on a historical level, the heritage is vast and very complete, with lots of places of interest that will take you on a real history lesson . T he community of Castelo Rodrigo is extremely welcoming and hospitable, so you can expect a warm and happy stay, but also with the advantage of having a low cost of living , which is significantly lower than in the large surrounding Portuguese cities. And finally, one of the most appreciated points, is the security that the inhabitants feel, being able to walk leisurely through the streets at any time of the day, without any kind of problem, as it is an extremely peaceful and peaceful locality. On the other hand, by living in this village so aged, you may feel isolated and displaced from large cities, because the fact of being part of a rural area, without great infrastructure, and also the fact of having a relatively complicated car access, especially for those who come from outside, which hinders access to the cities of the periphery. Still, Castelo Rodrigo is a living postcard of obligatory visit for any Portuguese who wants to know a little of the historical past. It is a welcoming village that offers hospitality, history, natural beauty and contact with nature. And for all these reasons, Castelo Rodrigo can be the ideal place for you! If you are looking for houses in this region you will find several options in SUPERCASA
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