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São Miguel House Prices Down 3.1% from July to August.

In a season that usually brings record home sales and price hikes, the São Miguel property market took an unexpected turn this summer. After hitting a market peak in July 2025, by mid August the prices had already fallen 3.1% (€2,230/m² to €2,162/m²) which although seems minor it is an absolutely unheard of midsummer drop…

The Azores Property Market, Fact or Fiction?

After a long debate with a close friend I became curious about what he calls a ‘Tinkerbell Market of São Miguel’, referring to the fairy from Peter Pan, and how he’s very comfortable describing this radical Azores real estate inflation as smoke and mirrors that, when people would simply stop believing in it, will fade…

What does the privatisation of Açores Airlines (SATA) mean for the Azores?

Azores Airlines (previously known as the SATA group) has been losing in the high tens of millions annually and will sell their controlling stake of the airline to private investors. What could this mean for you, a normal person? The up side and what to expect:- The airline will more than likely become more efficient,…

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São Miguel House Prices Down 3.1% from July to August.

In a season that usually brings record home sales and price hikes, the São Miguel property market took an unexpected turn this summer. After hitting a market peak in July 2025, by mid August the prices had already fallen 3.1% (€2,230/m² to €2,162/m²) which although seems minor it is an absolutely unheard of midsummer drop … Continue reading São Miguel House Prices Down 3.1% from July to August.

The Azores Property Market, Fact or Fiction?

After a long debate with a close friend I became curious about what he calls a ‘Tinkerbell Market of São Miguel’, referring to the fairy from Peter Pan, and how he’s very comfortable describing this radical Azores real estate inflation as smoke and mirrors that, when people would simply stop believing in it, will fade … Continue reading The Azores Property Market, Fact or Fiction?

What does the privatisation of Açores Airlines (SATA) mean for the Azores?

Azores Airlines (previously known as the SATA group) has been losing in the high tens of millions annually and will sell their controlling stake of the airline to private investors. What could this mean for you, a normal person? The up side and what to expect:– The airline will more than likely become more efficient, … Continue reading What does the privatisation of Açores Airlines (SATA) mean for the Azores?

Are property prices in São Miguel falling?

It’s time to explore the likelihood that property prices on São Miguel are falling for the first time in over 15 years. Since 2010 the largest of the Azores islands has been seeing a steady and dramatic increase in price per square meter not only in the more populated areas but across the island as … Continue reading Are property prices in São Miguel falling?

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