CASAFARI data enrich GoldCrest’s new guide about the property market

CASAFARI served as one of the primary independent data sources for GoldCrest Portugal’s digital book, ‘Your Expert Guide to Buying Property in Portugal’, presented on 16 June 2021. Patricia Casaburi, CEO of Global Citizen Solutions, shares how a two-year partnership with CASAFARI provided real-time property market data, maps, and area guides to help buyers interested in buying a house in Portugal.

After 2 years using CASAFARI’s products, what is the biggest benefit that you highlight with your experience in this real estate network?

CASAFARI helps my team to be even more efficient. Clients really like the quality of the reports, taking into account the complete information of the real estate offer. Since it is updated in real-time, it delivers reliable market information.

To what extent did CASAFARI help in writing the e-book?

The data provided by CASAFARI helped us in the creation of good maps and guides of Portugal, which appear in GoldCrest’s e-book, making it easier to explore the country thoroughly. Also very helpful was the use of CASAFARI’s Heatmap within Market Analytics.

What are the most used services within CASAFARI?

The reports are obviously a great source of information because they are very complete.

We also really like the global vision that CASAFARI allows us to have, whatever the search is. Besides, the information about the properties is super complete, almost like an “x-ray”.

How would you describe the post-pandemic property market?

Dynamic and booming. We have identified that in some areas prices have been maintained, and in others, they have even increased. We highlight a strong trend in villas, and properties with outdoor areas have been valued.

What do you foresee happening in 2022 in real estate, nationally and internationally?

I think that properties will continue to be in demand with office and outdoor space, as we have noticed since the beginning of 2020. Second-tier cities and luxury villas will remain a trend. With the analysis we have collected, we have noticed that there is a nomadic generation that has been investing in cities, which was not the case before.

What advice would you give to new professionals coming into the property market?

Be well informed, be honest with all clients, and always be well prepared for whatever the challenge may be.

Thanks for the interview, Patrícia!

Frequently asked questions

How did CASAFARI contribute to GoldCrest Portugal’s property guide?

CASAFARI served as one of the main independent sources of public property market information for ‘Your Expert Guide to Buying Property in Portugal’, launched on 16 June 2021. Its data, including the Heatmap within CASAFARI Area Insights and Market Analytics, enabled the creation of detailed maps and regional guides across the country.

Which CASAFARI tools does Global Citizen Solutions use most frequently?

According to CEO Patricia Casaburi, her team relies heavily on CASAFARI’s comprehensive property valuation and market study reports to present complete market information to clients. They also use Property Sourcing for a real-time view of real estate supply and the Heatmap tool to analyse specific regions.

What trends did GoldCrest identify in the Portuguese property market?

In the June 2021 interview, Patricia Casaburi described the post-pandemic market in Portugal as dynamic, with prices holding steady or increasing across several areas. She highlighted strong demand for luxury villas, homes with offices and outdoor spaces, second-tier cities, and growing investment from a nomadic generation.

What does CASAFARI’s Heatmap tool show in market analysis?

The Heatmap visualises property market metrics—such as asking prices, price per square metre, and supply concentration—across geographical areas, helping professionals and buyer’s agents compare neighbourhoods at a glance. Users can review how to use the Heatmap tool in CASAFARI to evaluate market dynamics effectively.

How can buyer’s agents and property professionals access CASAFARI’s market data?

Property professionals can access market analytics, property sourcing, and report generation tools by choosing to sign in to the CASAFARI platform. Developers can also inspect the Area Insights API documentation to build custom property analytics directly into their applications.