Portugal property news
Browse the latest Portugal property news here at Portugal Property Guides. You can stay up to date with the latest developments as you plan on buying a property in Portugal. We cover a range of news topics, from house price trends to new laws and regulations, so you don’t need to look anywhere else for the most up to date news on the property market in Portugal.
Radical proposals set to transform housing in Portugal
New measures concerning housing in Portugal have caused controversy, but they could be positive for overseas buyers. However, buyers need to ensure that what they plan to do with the property will be allowed.Read more...
With fewer Portuguese homes on sale, how can you still find a bargain?
For all its sunshine and relaxed lifestyle, Portugal hasn’t escaped economic disruption in recent months. One consequence has been a drop in properties on the market by 30% since last year. But as a leading Algarve estate agent explains, you shouldn’t be put off. A bit more preparation before your viewing trip and you can still bag a Portuguese property bargain…Read more...
Fancy a calm, coastal life? Move to marvellous Madeira
Madeira is an island off the coast of north Africa, a little closer to the UK than the Canary Islands but with the same warm-but-rarely-too-hot climate. It’s very Portuguese, but Funchal is a truly international city too, with a large number of international residents and a thriving cultural scene. Travel just a couple of miles inland, however, and the landscape is simply dazzling!Read more...
5 places to find affordable long-term rentals in the Algarve
There’s something of an art to finding long-term rentals in the Algarve. This guide suggests some good places to begin your search.Read more...
Expert tips to buying your dream home in Portugal
Connecting with estate agents is a key step in finding your dream home overseas, wherever that may be. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, 87% of buyers end up purchasing their home through an estate agent and broker.Read more...
New trainline to transform travel in Portugal
A new trainline between Lisbon and Porto will allow travellers to fly between the Portugal’s two main cities in just 75 minutes. Construction for the new trainline in Portugal is planned to begin in 2024, with completion anticipated in the early 2030s.Read more...
5 “secret” beaches in the East Algarve
Anyone planning a move to Portugal’s sun-drenched Algarve quickly stumbles onto a dilemma: Choose the west, with its picture-postcard coves and established resort towns, or the east, with notably different scenery and (some believe) an extra degree of Portuguese authenticity.Read more...
Work from home in Portugal with their new “digital nomad” visa
Fancy working from home in Portugal? The country’s new “digital nomad” visa scheme, launched on 24 September, will enable remote workers from non-EU countries to work from Portugal. See how it works and where to apply.Read more...
Taxes in Portugal: What you need to know
If you’re considering buying property in Portugal, one of your top concerns will undoubtedly be ‘can I afford it,’ and ‘what will it cost once I’m there?’Read more...
3 fantastic Portuguese properties for every budget
Whether you’ve got 70k or 370k to spend, Portugal has properties of all sizes for every budget.Read more...
The 5 best market towns and cities in the Algarve
Portugal is a country that truly excels when it comes to markets. Many of even the smallest towns and villages have their own daily markets, providing fresh local goods that are often higher in quality and lower in price than products available at supermarkets.Read more...
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