The Portugal News16 OctUS demand for life in Portugal remains strong despite changes to citizenship law
Interest in moving to Portugal remains strong among Americans, with 455 people attending a recent series of events in the United States to explore residency options, property and the practicalities of relocating.
The Portugal News16 OctPortugal capital falls behind on housing renovations
Lisbon has renovated only about half of the municipal homes identified for improvement, leaving thousands of properties still awaiting work as the city continues to grapple with its housing shortage.
The Portugal News16 OctYour Algarve Holiday Deserves a Supercar
A Porsche 911 for the coast road, a Range Rover Sport for the week, and a Ferrari or Lamborghini when only real drama will do. DeluxeDrive Rentals delivers the Algarve's most exciting cars to your villa, your hotel or the Faro arrivals hall, free of charge, and collects them again when you are done.
Portugal Resident16 OctHousing crisis: Porto unrest raises concerns ahead of Lisbon protest
Concerns are growing over the possibility of further unrest in Portugal as housing protests continue in Porto and organisers prepare for a similar demonstration in Lisbon on Saturday, October 17. The post Housing crisis: Porto unrest raises concerns ahead of Lisbon protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 OctPortugal moves towards six months of fully paid parental leave
Parents in Portugal could soon benefit from longer parental leave paid at 100% of their reference salary, following an agreement between the Socialist Party (PS) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
Portugal Resident15 OctMinister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto
Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister has defended the PSP’s intervention at a housing protest in Porto, insisting police acted lawfully after demonstrators refused orders to remove tents from Praça D. João The post Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident15 Oct‘Uncompromising’: Porto mayor takes hard line on housing protest
Porto mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to take an “absolutely uncompromising” stance against attempts to set up tents in the city’s Praça D. João I, where demonstrators have been camping The post ‘Uncompromising’: Porto mayor takes hard line on housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 OctPolice search two banks in €66 million property tax fraud investigation
Portuguese police have searched the headquarters of two banks as part of a major investigation into an alleged property tax fraud scheme believed to have cost the State more than The post Police search two banks in €66 million property tax fraud investigation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News13 OctFire rages through overcrowded social housing in Faro, leaving 29 people displaced
A fire tore through the Horta da Areia social housing estate in Faro early this Tuesday afternoon, 13 October, destroying at least two prefabricated homes and several outbuildings and leaving 29 people displaced. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was brought under control about an hour after the alarm was raised
The Portugal News13 OctTraditional, Renovated or Contemporary? How to Choose the Right Algarve Home
Ask a buyer what kind of property they want in the Algarve and the answer often comes quickly: contemporary, traditional, fully renovated or new. The difficulty is that these labels rarely tell the whole story.
The Portugal News13 OctHousing prices in Portugal keep rising
The Portuguese housing market remains under price pressure, with September 2026 prices being 7,9% higher than last year.
The Portugal News13 OctAlgarve hosts free session to discuss anxiety in children
Parents, educators and school specialists are being invited to a free session in Portimão on how to support children and teenagers experiencing fear and anxiety.
Algarve Daily News12 OctQuinta do Lago: Three builders killed in workplace accident at private house in luxury resort
Three construction workers have died in a workplace accident at Quinta do Lago, in the municipality of Loulé, after being found dead inside a septic tank at a private property.
Algarve Daily News12 OctSix foreign men removed from illegally occupied property on Faro’s Culatra Island
The six men were identified by the Maritime Police and left the vacant property voluntarily, with no arrests being carried out. The incident comes amid growing concerns over drug-smuggling activity and criminal networks operating along the Algarve’s coast.
Portugal Resident12 OctThree workers die in Algarve water tank accident
Three workers have died in a workplace accident at a property in Almancil, Loulé, where they were reportedly carrying out waterproofing work inside a water tank. The victims were Romanian The post Three workers die in Algarve water tank accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBuying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers
Look beyond the asking price Budget for taxes, legal and registration fees, financing and ongoing expenses. Consider exchange rates and mortgage requirements. Check whether the property forms part of a The post Buying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctThe New Portuguese Real Estate Map
For many years we got used to talking about international real estate in Portugal through a relatively simple map.
The Portugal News11 OctPortugal invests €15 million in affordable housing
Lisbon City Hall is handing over the first 60 keys from 132 affordable housing units built in the Marvila district, an investment of about €15 million, the municipality announced.
The Portugal News11 OctYoung homebuyers could save on property taxes in 2027
Under the proposed State Budget for 2027, buyers aged up to 35 could continue to benefit from exemptions on IMT and Stamp Duty when purchasing their first permanent home.
Portugal Resident11 OctThousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and Porto on Saturday, October 10, to protest against the rising cost of living, unaffordable housing and wages that they say The post Thousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 OctHow much can your landlord increase your rent in 2027?
Following the latest inflation figures confirmed by the National Statistics Institute (INE), tenants could see their rent increase by up to 2.56 percent next year.
The Portugal News10 OctWhy hotel bedrooms feel so relaxing – and how to recreate it at home
There is something about walking into a beautiful hotel bedroom that immediately makes you want to relax. But what exactly are hotels doing differently?
The Portugal News9 OctPSD and PS agree to extend parental leave
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Socialist Party (PS) have agreed in parliament to amend the parental leave system and to introduce a continuous working day into the Labour Code for the private sector.
Portugal Resident9 OctFree webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal
People considering a move to Portugal will have the opportunity to put their questions to tax, residency and property specialists during a free webinar organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of The post Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident