Portugal Resident20 JulJust one in four promised student residence beds ready as housing crisis deepens
Portugal has completed just over a quarter of the student accommodation beds promised under its National Higher Education Accommodation Plan (PNAES) – despite a deadline less than two months away The post Just one in four promised student residence beds ready as housing crisis deepens appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident20 JulPortimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach
Portimonense, Portimão’s premier football club currently competing in the second-tier Liga Portugal 2, have appointed Alex Costa as their new head coach on a one-year contract, with the former Amarante The post Portimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach appeared first on Portugal Re
The Portugal News19 JulOurique municipality in Portugal implements new housing regulation
The Ourique Municipality, in the Beja district, has adopted new housing regulations defining the access and selection rules for the allocation of municipal properties under subsidised and/or affordable rental schemes.
Portugal Resident19 JulCould another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market?
Portugal’s property market has so far appeared remarkably resistant to higher interest rates, weaker European growth and repeated warnings about affordability. House prices continue to rise at a pace rarely The post Could another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 JulMadeira establishing statute of older people in the Portugal archipelago
The Madeira Assembly has approved the legislation establishing the Statute for the Elderly in the region, aiming to provide “a more effective and coherent response to the needs of the elderly” in the archipelago, according to the responsible regional secretary.
The Portugal News19 JulThe future of offices is no longer decided in offices
For many years, the choice of a business location was mainly determined by classic real estate criteria: cost per square metre, access, quality of the building, prestige of the area and parking.
The Portugal News19 JulLisbon has already entered the financial map - Now it need to know what to do with it
For years we have become accustomed to looking at Lisbon as a city of tourism, real estate, services and quality of life. But quietly, another Lisbon began to emerge.
The Portugal News18 JulThe biggest risk of Portuguese housing is that we continue without building
For years, we have discussed whether house prices in Portugal are rising too much, whether there is a real estate bubble, whether foreigners are buying too much, whether tourism has taken houses off the market or whether credit has returned to represent a risk.
The Portugal News18 JulPortuguese real estate is stronger - But you should not lose your memory!
Anyone who has been following the Portuguese real estate market for long enough knows that few phrases are as dangerous as this one: this time is different.
The Portugal News17 JulMedian housing rent rises in 2025 to €9.29/m² in Portugal
The median rent for the 149,628 new residential lease contracts signed in 2025 was 9.7% higher than the previous year, at €9.29 per square meter, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
The Portugal News17 JulProperty of the Week: Unique Outdoor Country & Nature Living
Charming 3-Bedroom Countryside Villa with Swimming Pool located on a 4,720 m² Plot, located only 10 minutes from Messines, 15 minutes from Silves, and 30 minutes from Albufeira.
Portugal Resident17 JulParliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law
Parliament has approved legislation aimed at unlocking thousands of inherited properties that have remained tied up in family disputes, clearing the way for a single heir to force the sale The post Parliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 JulMedian housing price rises 16.8% in 2025 in Portugal
The median price of family homes was €2,076 per square metre (€/m2) in 2025, an increase of 16.8% from the previous year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Algarve Daily News17 JulAlgarve house prices top €3,100 per square metre as market continues to leave locals in the dust
The median price of family homes in Portugal rose to a sky-high €2,076 per square metre in the past year, according to a new official report, marking a 16.8% increase on the previous year, with the Algarve remaining the country's second most expensive region for residential property.
Portugal Resident17 JulMinister under fresh pressure as seized drug trailer now linked to private contractor
Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, is facing mounting political pressure after fresh media reports linked the contractor carrying out work at his property in Odemira to a trailer The post Minister under fresh pressure as seized drug trailer now linked to private contractor appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident17 JulPortugal’s housing crisis is part of a much bigger European problem
Portugal’s housing crisis is frequently blamed on foreign buyers, Golden Visas, short-term holiday rentals and wealthy international residents. All have undoubtedly influenced prices in certain locations. But Portugal is far The post Portugal’s housing crisis is part of a much bigger European problem appeared first on
The Portugal News16 JulTeachers, parents and students protest over Portugal national exam system
Teachers, students and parents are expected to stage demonstrations in Lisbon on 16 July, with protests planned throughout the day and into the evening over growing concerns about the management of Portugal’s national examinations.
Portugal Resident16 JulHotel investment up 82% to €512 million – CBRE
Hotel investment in Portugal rose by 82% to €512 million in the first half of the year, property consultancy CBRE has said in a statement today. According to the consultancy’s The post Hotel investment up 82% to €512 million – CBRE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 JulPortugal Oeste Region becomes an increasingly popular alternative to Lisbon
Portugal's Oeste region is steadily moving into the spotlight as more people search for space, better value and a different lifestyle outside Lisbon.
The Portugal News16 JulDemand for rooms to rent in Portugal rises 45%
More and more people are looking for rooms to rent in Portugal, with renters showing greater readiness to make decisions.
The Portugal News16 JulArt Teachers from Around the World
Every culture has shaped clay differently, and every tradition reflects a different way of seeing the world. At Algarve Arts Academy, students learn from an international team whose backgrounds span different countries, disciplines and creative traditions, each teacher contributing approaches they might never encounter
Portugal Resident16 JulTeachers, parents and students protest in Lisbon over exam marking crisis
Teachers, parents and students will stage two protests in Lisbon today as anger continues to mount over the Portuguese government’s handling of this year’s national secondary school exams. The demonstrations The post Teachers, parents and students protest in Lisbon over exam marking crisis appeared first on Portugal Re
The Portugal News15 JulEuropean Union urges Portugal to step up action on housing and healthcare
The Council of the European Union has urged Portugal to increase investment in affordable housing and improve access to healthcare while maintaining public spending within agreed fiscal limits.