Housing

Hotels are converting into temporary housing

The supply of 'serviced apartments' is increasing in Portugal as part of a broader European trend in the hospitality sector where hotels are being converted or developed to offer temporary residential stays.

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If you are looking for long-term rental housing, this shift in the hotel industry signals a growing move toward temporary accommodation, which may impact the availability of traditional residential properties.

Expresso· 55m agoRead original ↗

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