RichardHifi

a small elite of wealthy Portuguese families who have massive power and influence. Fall out with them and you're going to have a very, very hard time.

Mainland Portugal is no different.

How's this for the VI baseless drivel of the month award?

http://propertytalklive.co.uk/house-prices/6353-homeowners-expect-price-rises-over-next-5-years

If prices change as homeowners expect, they will increase by on average £4,000 by spring 2013 and £15,360 in 2016 according to latest figures from the LSL / Acadametrics house price index.

If prices change as homeowners expect - I feel compelled to keep on repeating that one

FWIW:-Second comment down is mine. I only mention this because I'm amazed it was allowed in.