[Sponsored Article] The Lumiares is a rare collection of 53 lofts, studio, 1 bed and 2 bedroom apartments on 4 storeys above ground floor, with spa, bar and underground parking within a professional hotel management structure in the heart of Lisbon. Residents are able to enjoy the 5*amenities at the development, including reception and concierge, high end fashion/retail shops, underground parking spaces, rooftop terrace café/bar, spa as well as gym facilities.

Located in the middle of Bairro Alto, one of Lisbon’s most sought after real estate areas, residents at the Lumaires are less than 5 minutes’ walk* away from the capital’s main commercial and business address, the Avenida da Liberdade. In addition, with its central and prominent hill-top location, the Lumaires Luxury Hotel Apartments command wide views over Lisbon and its majestic river, the Tagus River (Rio Tejo). A place of picturesque hills at night becomes one of Lisbon’s most dynamic areas with a huge choice of restaurants and bars.

Contributing 45% of the country’s GDP, Lisbon remains an important business and trading centre and is the country’s main economic driver in leading Portugal’s recovery, making this a good time to invest in real estate. More importantly, by investing £500,000 worth of equity in Portugal, buyers are entitled to apply for the Golden Residency Permit (GRP), thereby having immediate legit right of residence in Portugal, which is part of the European Union.