Portugal Resident24 JulFour decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat
It was a family holiday organised by my parents and Luz was a quieter place then – still clinging to its fishing village heritage. What struck me most was its The post Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 JulWhy Energy Efficiency Matters to Today’s International Buyers
For decades, the primary allure of relocating or buying a second home in southern Europe was simple: sunshine. However, the global real estate market is undergoing a profound shift. Today's buyers aren’t looking to lie in the sun – they want to utilise it for green energy! The new wave of buyers coming to the Alg
The Portugal News24 JulWhat Buyers Should Look for in an Algarve Summer Home
For many international buyers, the Algarve is at its most compelling in summer. It is when terraces become living rooms, outdoor dining becomes part of daily life, and the relationship between the house, garden and pool is experienced most fully. It is also the season when a property reveals how well it really wor
The Portugal News24 JulPortuguese municipality intensifies the fight against irregular occupations in social housing in Entroncamento
The Entroncamento City Council cut illegal water and electricity connections in 25 municipal houses, in an operation that the mayor framed on 23 July as being one of "social justice" and reinforcing the policy of restoring legality.
Algarve Daily News23 JulLisbon’s second airport to cost €8.5 billion and only open in 2035, as city struggles with immense passenger queues
Portugal's Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, unveiled on Wednesday, 22 July, the government's new airport strategy for the Lisbon region, declaring that the construction of a second airport had moved "from the decision-making phase to the implementation phase". "We dreamed of a new airport for
The Portugal News23 JulLourinhã emerges as one of the Silver Coast’s most attractive new home markets
As buyers increasingly look beyond Lisbon, Cascais, and the Algarve, Portugal’s Silver Coast has become one of the country’s fastest-growing lifestyle and property investment regions.
The Portugal News23 JulLourinhã emerges as one of the Silver Coast’s most attractive new home markets
As buyers increasingly look beyond Lisbon, Cascais, and the Algarve, Portugal’s Silver Coast has become one of the country’s fastest-growing lifestyle and property investment regions.
Portugal Resident23 JulHousing movements challenge government over rental law overhaul
Housing campaigners will deliver an open letter to Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz this evening, warning that the government’s proposed rental reforms amount to an unprecedented attack on tenants, and The post Housing movements challenge government over rental law overhaul appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 JulRental housing supply in Portugal falls 22 percent
Coimbra, Porto and Lisbon recorded the sharpest declines in available rental properties, while several smaller markets posted increases from a year earlier.
Portugal Resident22 Jul“Our sincere thanks” – one minister under scrutiny praises another…
Portugal’s Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz has publicly praised Interior Minister Luís Neves for helping halve waiting times at the country’s airports, despite both ministers currently being embroiled in separate The post “Our sincere thanks” – one minister under scrutiny praises another… appeared first on Por
The Portugal News21 JulTransparent boat tours launch in the Algarve on the Ria Formosa
One of the Algarve's best-known natural attractions can now be explored from a completely different perspective, with transparent boat tours launching on the Ria Formosa.
The Portugal News21 JulQuinta da Pacheca in Portugal joins a prestigious international luxury tourism network
Quinta da Pacheca has formally joined "Takumians by Traveller Made," a prestigious international community bringing together niche luxury hospitality properties, experiences, and brands.
Portugal Resident21 JulIf at first you don’t succeed…
“Try, try and try again!” Jenny is laughing now. But it was a different story a few months ago when Ms Odelouca hit the APAA headlines. “She was extremely distressed, The post If at first you don’t succeed… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulDid you know…Family Constellation and Equine Therapy
Traditional therapy methods mainly focus on talking through thoughts and emotions. Family Constellation Therapy and Equine Therapy are very different in their approaches but both invite the exploration of healing The post Did you know…Family Constellation and Equine Therapy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulPortugal’s property market regains momentum
Portugal’s housing market regained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with home sales across the mainland rising 7% compared with the previous three months, according to new figures from The post Portugal’s property market regains momentum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulThe coast of Portugal concentrates 85% of the demand for housing
85% of housing demand in Portugal is concentrated along the coast, reflecting predominant interest in the main urban centres.
Portugal Resident20 JulAlgarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos
The Regional Federation of Parents’ Associations of the Algarve (FRAP Algarve) has called on the government to guarantee that no student is negatively affected by the problems that have disrupted The post Algarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulAngola is investing more in Portugal
Angolan investment in Portugal has more than doubled since 2021 and is currently almost double Portuguese investment in Angola, according to data from the Bank of Portugal.
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.