The Portugal News20 SeptBuilding faster is not enough
The lack of housing in Portugal has long ceased to be just a real estate problem. It has become an economic, social and even competitiveness problem.
The Portugal News20 SeptPortugal constructing more social housing
The Almeirim City Council has approved the Municipal Housing Charter, a document outlining the construction of 566 housing units by 2036—306 through direct municipal development and 260 via partnerships with housing and construction cooperatives.
Portugal Resident19 SeptAre changing UK landlord rules making you rethink your property plans?
Today, however, the landscape looks very different. Legislative reform, changing tax rules, rising costs and administrative requirements are leading many landlords to question whether rental property still suits their objectives The post Are changing UK landlord rules making you rethink your property plans? appeared fi
The Portugal News19 SeptDigital tool predicts glacier disappearances
Scientists have launched an interactive website allowing people to explore when glaciers could disappear under different levels of global warming.
The Portugal News18 SeptProperty of the Week: Prestigious villa with cottage, swimming pool and tennis court
Set within beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed grounds of 15,110 m², this impressive single-storey villa of 320,30m² offers an exceptional balance of privacy, space, and modern comfort in a prime location near Guia.
The Portugal News18 SeptHave you used buses to explore the Azores?
Bus stops in the Azores are an important part of daily life and a useful option for visitors who want to explore the islands without renting a car. From busy towns to small villages, buses help connect local communities across each island.
Portugal Resident18 SeptNews Review: Teachers priced out, housing ignored & Montenegro’s ‘stupid path’
In this Resident podcast news review, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn discuss Portugal’s teacher placement system, with some teachers sent to the Algarve considering quitting because they The post News Review: Teachers priced out, housing ignored & Montenegro’s ‘stupid path’ appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident18 SeptQuercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispute over access to Grândola beaches
Quercus has called on the government and Portuguese Environment Agency APA to maintain a “firm stance” in the face of opposition from property developer Coporgest to the revision of access The post Quercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispute over access to Grândola beaches appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident18 SeptParents already suing Education Ministry claim “many pupils” still without school placement
The group of parents taking legal action against the Ministry of Education over a lack of places in state schools says many pupils are still at home with no information. The post Parents already suing Education Ministry claim “many pupils” still without school placement appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 SeptStop Surfing Property Portals in Portugal
For international buyers looking at Portugal, the traditional property search can quickly become overwhelming.
The Portugal News17 SeptLisbon loses 8,300 AL properties due to rising house prices
Lisbon has lost around 8,300 registered local accommodation (AL) properties since the pandemic, as house prices in the capital have continued to rise despite the reduction and tighter restrictions on short-term rentals.
The Portugal News17 SeptHow to Buy MemeToro On Trust Wallet: A Beginner’s Crypto Presale Walkthrough
Buying a presale token is different from buying a coin on a major exchange. The buyer connects a self-custody wallet to an official project page, chooses a payment method, and waits for the project’s claim process after the sale or token generation event.
Portugal Resident17 SeptHistoric Guarda hotel to reopen as five-star property
The historic Hotel Turismo da Guarda is set to reopen as a five-star hotel following the signing of a lease agreement between Turismo de Portugal and The Lince Hotels. The The post Historic Guarda hotel to reopen as five-star property appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 Sept7 Cooler Hotspots in Portugal’s Real Estate Play
Tired of the heat waves that are affecting Europe and much of the world? Many people think that Portugal is always intensely hot and that the best real estate investments can only be found in the top three places: Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve’s Golden Triangle.
Portugal Resident17 SeptTop tips for investing in property in Portugal
Portugal offers a stable, welcoming climate for international investors, with a straightforward property purchase process. With a thriving economy that has been outpacing the euro area average since 2022, according The post Top tips for investing in property in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptTeachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs
Teachers appointed to schools in the Algarve are giving up their posts before the school year even begins because they cannot afford local housing, according to the head of Aljezur’s The post Teachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptFive vulnerable families in Lagoa get home makeovers
Five families living in difficult housing conditions in Lagoa have had their homes renovated through a partnership between the local council and non-profit organisation Just a Change. The work benefited The post Five vulnerable families in Lagoa get home makeovers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptNew association says it has answer to housing crisis
A new association says it has the answer to the housing crisis – and it doesn’t involve State investment. The plan provides for the construction of new homes by private entities The post New association says it has answer to housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptSix classes without teachers lead parents to protest in Odivelas
Several parents gathered this morning outside the Professora Aida Vieira Primary School in protest, after children without an assigned form teacher were informed that they could not enter. There are The post Six classes without teachers lead parents to protest in Odivelas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 Sept‘California of Europe’ planned for the Algarve
A leading London lawyer is investing in a luxury property development in the hills of the Algarve, an area he believes has the potential to become the “California of Europe”.
The Portugal News16 Sept5 new books to read this week
This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Switzy by Emma Cline and Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton.
The Portugal News16 SeptPortuguese association presents proposals for affordable rent
The Housing and Development Association for Portugal (AHDPP) "intends to speak to the middle class in particular," focusing on affordable rental housing, involving private investors and municipalities to "scale up" new construction and the rehabilitation of vacant properties.
The Portugal News15 SeptDams in Portugal have an average water storage capacity of 77%
Dams in Portugal currently have an average water storage capacity of 77%, bucking the drought trend in the European Union, the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.
The Portugal News15 SeptIrish buyers maintain strong presence in Portugal’s prime Algarve property market
New research released ahead of the Moving to Portugal Show in Dublin on 22 September shows Irish purchasers are among the leading international buyers.