You have 80,000 euros: keep the investments or make a larger down payment on the house?
Real Estate
Инвестиции

You have 80,000 euros: keep the investments or make a larger down payment on the house?

Expresso2 September 2026 at 07:01

A young listener managed to save 80,000 euros over time. This amount represents their accumulated savings, part of which is already invested in some type of financial product.

The young person is preparing to buy a house, which raises the central question of their dilemma. The property purchase decision normally involves a significant down payment, and it is precisely on the amount of that down payment that the dilemma arises.

The main question is whether they should sell the investments they hold to make a larger down payment on the house, or whether they should keep the invested money and request a higher amount from the bank through a home loan.

This is a common financial doubt that involves evaluating the cost of bank credit versus the potential return on investments, with each option having different implications for the young person's short and long-term financial situation.

Related articles

Novo regime de arrendamento acessível entra em vigor. O que muda?
Real Estate

New affordable rental regime comes into effect. What changes?

The Housing Rental Support Program has been revoked and replaced by the Simplified Affordable Rental Regime (RSAA), which provides full exemption from IRS or IRC on rents. This change aims to simplify access to affordable rental housing and attract more landlords to the market. At the same time, a new instrument targeted at larger-scale investments in the sector comes into effect.

SAPO Notícias02/09/26, 07:38
Real Estate

Water, sanitation and waste are increasingly burdensome: bill exceeds 45 euros in Greater Porto municipalities

A comparative analysis of Greater Porto municipalities reveals that water, sanitation and solid waste bills exceed 45 euros in some municipalities, representing a significant burden for families. Despite the high values, there are improvements compared to the previous year. The social water tariff, in effect since 2021, continues to be an important mechanism to support vulnerable families in accessing these essential services.

CNN Portugal02/09/26, 07:20
Vai comprar casa: deve manter os investimentos ou dar uma entrada maior? Oiça as dicas de Pedro Andersson
Real Estate

Buying a house: should you keep investments or make a larger down payment? Listen to Pedro Andersson's tips

Financial consultant Pedro Andersson responded to a young listener who managed to save 80,000 euros, part of which is already invested, and is facing the decision to buy a house: whether to sell the investments to make a larger down payment on the purchase or keep the money invested and borrow more from the bank. Andersson gave tips on how to weigh this financial choice.

SIC Notícias02/09/26, 07:19
Real Estate

One year later, Government still negotiates handover of Horta Seca to CIP "for an extended period"

One year after the start of negotiations, the Portuguese Government continues to negotiate the handover of the Palácio do Manteigueiro, known as Horta Seca, to CIP (Confederation of Portuguese Industry), for an extended period. The property, which housed the Ministry of Economy for decades in Lisbon, is of interest to the confederation, but the handover is dependent on "obligations" that CIP must fulfill — obligations that the executive refuses to reveal, feeding opaqueness around the process.

Público02/09/26, 06:00