The Portugal News6d ago‘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 News6d ago5 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 News6d agoPortuguese 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.
Portugal Resident15 SeptPJ national director under formal investigation over allegations of abuse of power, false statements in court
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the current director of the PJ, Carlos Cabeiro, and other colleagues for the alleged commission of the crimes of false statements and abuse of The post PJ national director under formal investigation over allegations of abuse of power, false statements in court appeared f
Portugal Resident15 SeptIrish buyers remain strong in Algarve property market
Irish buyers remain key players in Portugal’s prime Algarve property market, according to the Engel & Völkers Market Report Portugal 2025–2026. The findings come ahead of the Moving to Portugal The post Irish buyers remain strong in Algarve property market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 SeptBrussels creates "housing pressure" status applicable to Portugal
Over half of the municipalities in Portugal fulfill the European Commission's criteria for being classified as areas affected by housing stress, since the Brussels-based agency has introduced a new framework in order to enable local, regional, and national authorities to deal with the crisis in the sector.
Portugal Resident14 SeptVilamoura hotel launches monthly Chef’s Table
A new monthly Chef’s Table experience is launching at the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, bringing together Algarve cuisine and wines from a different Portuguese producer at each edition. The first The post Vilamoura hotel launches monthly Chef’s Table appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 SeptThe Future Is Also Built Here!
There are news items that, due to their apparently sectoral dimension, may go unnoticed by the general public, but which say a lot about the country we are building.
The Portugal News13 SeptIn the next real estate cycle, appreciation will have to be created!
For many years, real estate investment benefited from a particularly favorable mix: low interest rates, an abundance of capital, and widespread asset appreciation. In many cases, buying well and waiting for the market to do some of the work was a perfectly rational strategy. The next cycle, however, may be different.
The Portugal News12 SeptWhen the home limits mobility
Portugal has been discussing the housing crisis mainly from two questions: how many houses are missing and how can we build faster. Both are essential, but there is a third question that continues to receive less attention: what housing market do we want to create?
The Portugal News12 SeptNeoclouds: The Next Opportunity in Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate
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The Portugal News12 SeptHousing in Portugal: Missing a Look at the Whole
Almost every week new figures on housing in Portugal appear.
The Portugal News11 SeptPS could win the next elections in Portugal
The Partido Socialista (PS), currently led by José Luís Carneiro, would have won the elections if they were held now.
The Portugal News11 SeptProperty of the Week: Contemporary 3-bed with pool in Ponta da Piedade, Lagos
Located in one of Lagos’ most prestigious areas, just a few minutes’ walk from the beaches and the iconic cliffs of Ponta da Piedade, this contemporary villa combines modern architecture, comfort and a privileged location by the sea.
Portugal Resident11 SeptDiesel expected to go up four cents next week, petrol to fall six cents
The price per litre of diesel is expected to rise by four cents and that of petrol to fall by six cents next week, should the current trend continue, according The post Diesel expected to go up four cents next week, petrol to fall six cents appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 SeptPortugal's Real Estate Market Has Changed
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The Portugal News11 SeptLandlords in Portugal can raise rents by up to 2.56% in 2027
Landlords can increase rental values by up to 2.56% in 2027, based on August inflation figures confirmed by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
The Portugal News10 SeptForeigners secure €87 million investment for housing in Portugal
Three international property professionals have joined forces to launch a new development company in Portugal, planning 245 homes across three residential projects.
Portugal Resident10 SeptTinder dating giant sues Portuguese start-up that organised ‘face to face’ dinners for strangers
Tinder, the world’s most famous dating app, has filed an intellectual property lawsuit against Portuguese startup Swipeless – a platform that organised in-person group dinners for strangers. The legal dispute, The post Tinder dating giant sues Portuguese start-up that organised ‘face to face’ dinners for strangers appe
Portugal Resident10 SeptSharing Group begins 2026/27 with major developments across its three schools
The new academic year represents an important milestone for the Group, with each school entering a different stage of its development while sharing the same commitment to providing high-quality international The post Sharing Group begins 2026/27 with major developments across its three schools appeared first on Portuga
The Portugal News10 SeptHouse rental prices rise in Portugal
House rentals per square meter rose 5.2% in August compared with the same month in 2025, 0.1 percentage point less than in July, with all regions registering year-on-year growth, the INE reported.
The Portugal News10 SeptWhat luxury living looks like in Portugal's Western Algarve
The western Algarve, at the southwestern edge of Europe, is shaped by a protected Atlantic coastline, open landscapes, surf culture, national parks, vineyards and a strong food scene. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, demand stays consistent across both residential and rental markets.