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The Portugal News13h ago

Can Portuguese Landlords Ban Pets?

Finding a rental home in Portugal can become considerably harder when a dog or cat is coming with you.

Algarve Daily News17h ago

New Bishop of the Algarve calls for an open Church that ‘welcomes people from every continent and different cultures’

The new Bishop of the Algarve today called for a Church “where no one feels excluded” and with a “doors wide open” approach, capable of responding to the reality of a region where people from every continent arrive and different cultures and religious beliefs coexist, in what was his first homily in the role.

The Portugal News18h ago

Tropical Storm Fay passes close to Portugal

Tropical Storm Fay is passing southwest of the Azores but is not currently expected to pose a direct threat to land.

Portugal Resident22h ago

Scorching weather due to “easterly current” driving up temperatures across mainland

On yet another scorching day, meteorologists have been explaining what is behind the unusually hot weather for this time of year. Twelve districts ( Aveiro, Braga, Bragança, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, The post Scorching weather due to “easterly current” driving up temperatures across mainland appeared first on Portugal R

The Portugal News23h ago

Housing Is Changing the Map of Portugal

For decades, one of the most well-known rules of real estate was location, location, location. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Building 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 News2d ago

Portugal 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 Resident3d ago

Are 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 News3d ago

Digital 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 News4d ago

Property 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 News4d ago

Have 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 Resident4d ago

News 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 Resident4d ago

Quercus 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 Resident4d ago

Parents 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 News4d ago

Stop Surfing Property Portals in Portugal

For international buyers looking at Portugal, the traditional property search can quickly become overwhelming.

The Portugal News5d ago

Lisbon 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 News5d ago

How 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 Resident5d ago

Historic 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 News5d ago

7 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 Resident5d ago

Top 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 Resident6d ago

Teachers 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 Resident6d ago

Five 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 Resident6d ago

New 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 Resident6d ago

Six 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 .

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