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Obtain Portuguese Residency Through Property Investment

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Portugal aerial view

Portugal has become the newest “it” property market attracting a steady flow of interest from overseas buyers due to a few noteworthy benefits differentiating the country’s property investment landscape from its neighbors.

Aside from the country’s obvious beauty, vibrant culture and relaxing lifestyle, Portugal has been one of the most popular European investment destinations for Chinese investors due to its competitive pricing, favourable tax system and Golden Visa Program to obtain EU residency and citizenship through property investment.

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Inspired by Travel | How to Bring the Colors of Hong Kong Home

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Hong Kong aerial view, photo courtesy of Ruslan Bardash via Unsplash

When a trip is truly extraordinary, we bring more home than souvenirs. The mark of a great vacation is returning rejuvenated and inspired, re-energized to imagine our living spaces and environments in a new way. Next time you’re abroad, take note of the settings that catch your eye—historic infrastructure, vibrant transportation, evocative landscapes—and see what these views spark in your own creative processes.

Spend only a few hours in Hong Kong and you’ll feel the pulse of the colors that keep this city moving. Whether it’s the intensity of the Central Neighbourhood, the playful pastels of the Kowloon Peninsula, or the breathtaking landscapes that surround the city, there are many things to appreciate about Hong Kong’s memorable palette. Here, we take inspiration from the city’s hues to direct home design.

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From Business 2 Community | Why Consumer Research Needs to be Your Top Priority

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Knowledge is power — or so the adage goes. The obverse of that bit of wisdom is even more important: Ignorance is dangerous. This is especially true when it comes to marketing your business. Technology is ever-evolving, and market shifts are accelerating. If you’re not paying constant attention to what’s happening with your brand, especially in the eyes of your customers, you run the risk of falling out of touch very quickly.

The first people you stand to lose are consumers in the consideration phase of their journey. Countless businesses are leveraging their unique offerings to vie for the same subsets of consumers, and competition is high. Professionals have become more selective when it comes to choosing content to spend time on. If you don’t offer your target customers something that catches their eyes, you often won’t get a second chance — they’ll have already moved on to the next brand.

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5 Trending Summer Colors for Your Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms, South Carolina | Middleton Rutledge, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty

The kitchen is where culinary magic happens—and where impromptu gatherings take place, morning cups of coffee are made, and long dinners turn into even longer conversations. More than just a functional space, the kitchen is the social hub of the home, and as such, your kitchen should serve as a place of inspiration and possibility.

Taking cues from the best design trends emerging during the 2019 summer months, these colors are elevating kitchen spaces to their fullest potential.

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