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.

No more golden visas for Portugal

by Roseanne Bradley | Feb 22, 2023

The Portuguese Immigration and Border Service has just announced it will be shutting down its golden visa scheme.
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5 low-cost areas to buy property in the Algarve

by Ben Taylor | Mar 3, 2022

If you want to find affordable property to buy on the Algarve, you still have plenty of options. Check out these five lower-cost areas to buy a home, even on Portugal’s most popular coast.
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5 Golden Visa properties for sale in Portugal

by Bethany Hemsley | Mar 2, 2022

First introduced in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa is a popular route to residency for non-EU citizens. It entitles the holder to five years of residency with the opportunity to apply for citizenship later on, as well as free movement throughout the Schengen Zone.
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Algarve wildlife recovers as expats help create haven

by Christopher Nye | Feb 18, 2022

A new project funded largely by Ryanair’s passengers is helping to rewild a part of the Algarve blighted by forest fires. It’s all good news for the local Algarve wildlife, countryside and its residents.
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Moving to Silves: a historic gem in the Central Algarve

by Ben Taylor | Feb 2, 2022

Do you like the idea of a quiet Algarve life, away from busy beaches and surrounded by history? Why not think about moving to Silves?
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Portugal named as the best European country for expats

by Bethany Hemsley | Jan 5, 2022

Portugal has been named as the best country in Europe for expats by InterNations Expat Insider 2021 survey. Using responses from over 12,000 expats, the survey ranked 59 different countries around the world on four factors: quality of life, ease of settling in, personal finance and working abroad.
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Portuguese economy to “continue to grow above the European average in the coming years”

by Bethany Hemsley | Dec 1, 2021

Portugal’s GDP saw the third highest growth in the eurozone in the third quarter of this year, something that Portuguese Minister of State and Finance, João Leão, believes “reinforces the confidence that Portugal will continue to grow above the European average in the coming years”.
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Could you move to Aljezur? The Algarve’s unspoilt town

by Ben Taylor | Dec 1, 2021

Many people considering a move to Portugal seek authenticity and a genuine Portuguese lifestyle. This can mean thinking outside the box and avoiding the more well-known areas. In this article, we discuss moving to Aljezur – a place that certainly puts a tick in the “authentic” column.
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Carvoeiro: a guide to the Algarve’s prettiest town

by Ben Taylor | Nov 3, 2021

Picture-perfect Carvoeiro delivers the ideal that most people visualise when considering a life in Portugal’s Algarve: Azure sky, sparkling sea, and a perfect cove beach surrounded by whitewashed villas. In this guide, we look at the many benefits of buying a home in Carvoeiro.
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