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Casa da Companhia celebrates Port Wine Day

On September 10, 1756, the then majestic Real Companhia Velha was founded – and today, after 268 years, it remains the oldest company and national wine producer. A decade ago, the Douro and Port Wine Institute (IVDP) gave this date a new "title", Port Wine...

Portugal among the favorite destinations of American Tourists

According to the European Travel Commission, there was a 79% increase in tourist arrivals from the United States of America.In the first quarter of 2023, according to data from Turismo de Portugal, North American passengers registered an increase of 64.7%. In overnight stays in tourist accommodation, there...

Portugal Golden Visa Program: the latest update July 20

After the voting that took place today at the Parliament, we can announce that we have just received the final version of the “Mais Habitação” law, approved by the Parliament.As already announced in our last communication, the Portuguese Golden Visa program will continue. Moreover, the...

International market with an eye on Portugal’s tourism sector

The hospitality sector continues to surprise and surpass pre-pandemic numbers.There is a new focus on the international tourism market map, with Portugal remaining at the top of the world's most popular European destinations, where the cities of Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve region fit in.Hotel...
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Portugal Golden Visa Latest Update

On Portugal local time July 6, 2023, the special commission created for the analysis and preparation of the final draft of the “Mais Habitação” law approved the bill to be presented to Parliament.Despite the proposals presented by all parties to keep some options of investment,...

PUBLIC DISCUSSION | RECENT NEWS

17 April 2023As announced on March 30th, 2023, in the press conference held by the PM, the Government has finally delivered to the Parliament the proposed amendments to the immigration law, which are part of the proposal +Habitação.The document submitted to the Parliament, which became available...
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GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM | INFORMATION ON THE BILL PROPOSAL

17 April 2023Following our previous communication on March 31st, Mercan Properties would like to communicate the latest developments related to the Golden Visa Program.As you are aware, the draft proposal on housing reforms has undergone considerable changes since it was first announced at the Meeting...