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property market. It gives foreign investors who spend €500,000 or more on a property the right to live in Portugal. They are also free to travel in the Schengen area that includes most European Union countries and after six years they can apply for Portuguese citizenship. It is therefore not a surprise that Portugal is becoming a top choice for ultra- and high-net worth individuals who wish to take up residence in the European Union. One of the most exclusive residential areas on Lisbon’s glorious and glamorous coastline, Monte Estoril is increasingly the destination of choice for affluent second-homebuyers. With its cosmopolitan and relaxed lifestyle, Monte Estoril woos a global mix of buyers. A large number of French and Scandinavian individuals are investing in real estate in Estoril. 188 Also, an influx of wealthy Chinese, Brazilians and Russians buying €1 million-plus homes has recently buoyed the market, particularly for new contemporary-style homes. A sought after seaside resort for European aristocracy and prominent artists, and a hotspot of political intrigue, the Grande Hotel Monte Estoril building has always been at the heart of Lisbon’s life. After an impressive restoration, the Grande Hotel is now being transformed into an ultra-luxurious property befitting its historic heritage and pedigree. A unique presentation of unquestionable exclusivity and timeless distinction, this boutique collection of just 15 residences is destined to redefine modern living at its finest. With its sophisticated façade, the architecturally significant property exhibits a world of www.theaddressmagazine.com