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Artur Saraiva

Global Residency Strategy Director

About the author

Artur Saraiva is an entrepreneur and the founder of Goldcrest. Saraiva has extensive experience in the fields of real estate investment, finance, and international business, having worked in several countries including United Kingdom, USA and Portugal. 

Latest by Artur Saraiva

Portugal’s High-Speed Rail Begins: What Buyers Need to Know

Portugal’s High-Speed Rail Begins: What Buyers Need to Know

Construction begins for Portugal’s high-speed rail, linking Lisbon and Porto, bringing capital appreciation in neighborhoods near these HSR hubs.
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New Lisbon Airport: Status Update and Property Market Impact

New Lisbon Airport: Status Update and Property Market Impact

Lisbon’s new Luís de Camões Airport at Alcochete pushes to open in 2034, with €7.9–€8.9 bn in costs, and a final Environmental Impact Study delivered.
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Renewable Energy Powers More than 70% of Portugal’s Electricity

Renewable Energy Powers More than 70% of Portugal’s Electricity

Renewable sources accounted for 74.1% of Portugal’s electricity production between January and September 2026. Here’s what it means for property buyers.
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Is Climate Risk Changing the Cost of Ownership in Portugal?

Is Climate Risk Changing the Cost of Ownership in Portugal?

Discover how climate risk emerges as a potential variable in Portugal’s mortgage market, maintenance expenses, and home insurance costs.
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How Demographic Trends Are Shaping Portugal’s Property Market?

How Demographic Trends Are Shaping Portugal’s Property Market?

Demographics are emerging as main drivers for flexible housing in Portugal, attracting buyers who value flexibility, convenience, and lifestyle assets.  
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Portugal’s Plans to Break Into the Top 10 Tourism Markets

Portugal’s Plans to Break Into the Top 10 Tourism Markets

Portugal wants a top-10 tourism ranking built on value, not volume. Check the 2026 in Lisbon and Azores funding, and what it means for property investors.
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