Portugal Resident9 JulRental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline
Buying residential property in Portugal as a buy-to-let investment became less profitable in the second quarter of 2026, with gross rental yields falling to 6.2%, according to new figures released The post Rental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident9 JulWorld’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal
UAE Team Emirates, currently ranked as the world’s top professional cycling team, has confirmed it will compete in this year’s Volta a Portugal, marking the return of a top-tier international The post World’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal company acquires nine Mercadona supermarkets in Spain
Portuguese property company Sonae Sierra has strengthened its presence in the Spanish retail market by acquiring a portfolio of nine Mercadona supermarkets from Israeli investment fund MDSR.
Portugal Resident8 JulEU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect workers’ rights
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Portugal, saying the country’s labour legislation is not fully aligned with European Union rules designed to guarantee transparent and predictable working conditions The post EU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect wor
The Portugal News7 JulSpain and Portugal keep close watch on surging property markets
Property regulators in Spain and Portugal are stepping up monitoring of their fast-rising housing markets as prices continue to climb, although experts say the current situation remains very different from the conditions that led to the 2008 financial crisis.
The Portugal News6 JulLisbon wants to sell 10 properties at public auction
The Lisbon City Council plans to launch a public auction to sell 10 municipal properties, valued at a total of €59.2 million, with the revenue allocated to the municipality's "ambitious investment plan" until 2030.
Portugal Resident6 JulPortuguese parents demand cancellation of 2026 national exams
A group of Portuguese parents has launched an online petition calling for the cancellation of this year’s secondary school examinations, arguing that serious failures in the digital marking system have The post Portuguese parents demand cancellation of 2026 national exams appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 JulSpaceX & Grok Built a $1.77 Trillion IPO - Next Could be Stargate as ETH & Hyperliquid Look Dead
SpaceX merged with Grok's parent company, xAI, back in February, then went public on June 12 at a $1.77 trillion valuation, the largest IPO in history. Retail investors were allotted 30% of the shares, but only after insiders were already sitting on billion-dollar paper gains. Grok didn't just power a chatbot; it helpe
The Portugal News6 JulPortugal faces Spain in the next phase of the World Cup
On 6 June, at 8 pm Lisbon time, Portugal seeks a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, in an Iberian duel against Spain, the current European champion, in a rematch of the last Nations League final, in Arlington, United States.
Portugal Resident6 JulLearning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible
Portugal has moved away from the rigid (and increasingly expensive) rules on teaching people to drive, allowing for parents, grandparents, friends or other approved tutors, to step in and take The post Learning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5 JulBest Crypto to Buy Now: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and IceBull Are on Every Investor's Watchlist
Ask ten cryptocurrency investors what the best crypto to buy now is and you'll probably receive ten different answers.
Portugal Resident4 JulStay cool in São Brás de Alportel
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel is providing a number of air-conditioned shelters to help residents cope with the current heatwave, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C in parts The post Stay cool in São Brás de Alportel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulHousing agency rejects Socialist claims of ‘political delay’ over empty new homes
Portugal’s Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) has accused opposition politicians of spreading misleading claims after Socialist Party (PS) leader José Luís Carneiro alleged the government was delaying the The post Housing agency rejects Socialist claims of ‘political delay’ over empty new homes appea
Portugal Resident3 JulWater starts running out: “Almada residents in despair”
With sensationalist images flooding social media showing traffic lights ostensibly melting in the heat, Almada (Lisbon outskirts) appears to be the first major metropolitan area to suffer from current high The post Water starts running out: “Almada residents in despair” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 JulProperty of the Week: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa Set in a True Natural Paradise
If you dream of living surrounded by nature, privacy and tranquillity, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Algarve lifestyle at its very best.
The Portugal News3 JulProperty of the Week: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa Set in a True Natural Paradise
If you dream of living surrounded by nature, privacy and tranquillity, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Algarve lifestyle at its very best.
The Portugal News3 JulThe Maven Ecosystem: Comprehensive Management and Innovation in Portugal’s Real Estate Sector
Maven Investment Management is solidifying its position in Portugal’s real estate market with a unique, synergistic one-stop-shop model that integrates development, asset management, and investment.
Portugal Resident3 JulBuying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa?
For many people planning a move to Portugal, buying a home feels like a natural first step. After all, owning a property seems to provide certainty, and help turn the The post Buying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulGovernment blames ‘lack of managers’ for completed social housing left vacant for nearly two years
Portugal’s government has acknowledged that additional publicly funded social housing units remain unoccupied – but says the delay is due to the absence of organisations to manage them, rejecting accusations The post Government blames ‘lack of managers’ for completed social housing left vacant for nearly two years appe
Portugal Resident2 JulFaro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres
The Municipal Council of Faro has activated a network of air-conditioned refuges to help residents cope with the current spell of extreme heat, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable The post Faro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 JulPortugal had the highest increase in house prices in the EU, according to Eurostat
Despite the slowdown in rental prices, Portugal was the European Union (EU) member state where house prices increased the most year-on-year (17.8%) and the second highest quarter-on-quarter (3.8%) in the first quarter, according to Eurostat.
The Portugal News2 JulRents fall for fifth consecutive month in Portugal
National asking rents in Portugal fell for a fifth consecutive month in June, despite continued price growth in several regional cities, according to the recent figures from property portal idealista.
Portugal Resident2 JulMinister rules out structural Social Security reform ‘during current legislature’
Minister of Labour (and the wealthiest member of government, in her own right) Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho recalled that the government’s programme does not provide for “the structural reform The post Minister rules out structural Social Security reform ‘during current legislature’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident2 JulConstruction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão
Construction has officially begun on a new development of 28 affordable rental homes in Portimão, marking the latest stage of the municipality’s efforts to expand its public housing stock. The The post Construction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .