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Lisbon's hot real estate market leaves buyers struggling for a home

A shortage of prime property in city centre prompts some investors to bid above asking price for last available units

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Published Wed, Nov 29, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    Lisbon

    IN central Lisbon's property market, sellers are kings.

    The Portuguese capital's real estate boom is entering a new phase as a shortage of prime property in the city centre is prompting some buyers to bid above the asking price for the last available units.

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