The Absolute Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2025

Whether you’re looking to buy a home for the first time or are building a robust property portfolio, every real estate move you make is a serious investment—one you want to have work out in your favor. Now that we’re halfway through 2025, we asked real estate experts to divulge the best places to invest in real estate, should you be eager to finish out the year on a high note.

“The prevailing theme for real estate investment around the world right now is ‘stability’ as investors seek a safe place to park their money amidst economic volatility,” says Thad Wong, co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.

Porto – Portugal

Designers love finding inspiration in Portugal and it turns out the country is also full of real estate opportunities. “Even though Portugal has scaled back incentives on foreign purchases of real estate, the market continues to see strong demand thanks to record-breaking tourism, low unemployment, a strong safety profile, natural beauty, and temperate weather,” Wong says.

He recommends Porto specifically. “The city of Porto is one of Portugal’s most beautiful and popular destinations,” he says. “Short-term and seasonal rentals can command premium rates during peak travel periods. In addition, the prospects for long-term rentals are good, as many of the country’s expats choose to rent rather than buy.”

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