The Portugal News28 AugProperty prices remain stable in Portugal
The average asking prices stand at €430,000 for sales and €1,300 a month for rentals, although some regions have recorded sharp increases over the past year.
The Portugal News28 AugAffordable rental homes available in three Algarve municipalities
Homes in Olhão, Portimão and Vila Real de Santo António are included in a new round of affordable rental competitions opened by the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU).
The Portugal News28 AugProperty of the Week: You’re Invited - Open House at 5 Senses Apartments in Portimão
Just moments from Praia dos Três Castelos/Praia da Rocha, 5 Senses brings contemporary design, Mediterranean living and the Atlantic coastline together.
The Portugal News28 AugPortuguese city plans to build 500 aimed at the middle class
The mayor of Matosinhos told Lusa that she will request a €40 million loan to build 500 affordable rental homes, with one project exclusively for young people up to 35 years old.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal as a Plan B: Why International Families Are Looking Beyond the Property
For a growing number of international buyers, Portugal isn't just a holiday home anymore. It's becoming their Plan B in Europe.
The Portugal News28 AugCould Technology Save You Thousands When Selling Your Property?
Tradition Meets Technology: Bringing Private Property Selling Into the Digital Age
The Portugal News27 AugAlgarve property valuations pass €3,000 per square metre
Bank valuations of apartments in the Algarve have passed €3,000 per square metre, as property values across Portugal continue to rise.
The Portugal News27 AugForeign direct investment in Portugal totals over €6 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal totalled €6.7 billion in the first half of the year, €1.7 billion of which was in real estate, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) announced.
The Portugal News26 AugTwo new hotels planned for Portugal
Minor Hotels, the international group behind Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, is preparing to add two more hotels to its Portuguese portfolio, with new properties planned for the North and Centre of the country.
The Portugal News26 AugNew ambitious wind project in Portugal
The Spanish energy company Iberdrola is currently initiating the preliminary environmental licensing phase for a new wind farm in Guarda, northeast of the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela.
The Portugal News25 AugWhere are the most expensive luxury residential rentals in Portugal?
The luxury residential rental market in Portugal remains heavily concentrated in a select few municipalities, with Loulé and Cascais leading the country’s priciest options.
The Portugal News25 AugPortugal is an international premium real estate destination
When addressing the development of premium real estate over the last 40 years in Portugal, it is clear that this market segment has evolved from a discreet market into one of the most dynamic and internationalized in Europe.
The Portugal News24 AugRush for room rentals in Portugal
Housing shortages and high costs continue to drive demand for rental rooms in Portugal, an option that has expanded beyond students to include young professionals and relocated workers.
The Portugal News24 AugAlgarve to get first nursery with night and weekend opening hours
The Algarve is set to get its first nursery with extended opening hours, including nights and weekends, to help parents whose jobs do not follow a traditional working schedule.
The Portugal News24 AugFC Porto's Familiar Formula: Why Stability Could Be the Dragons' Greatest Strength
While Benfica and Sporting CP spent much of the summer attracting attention with high-profile signings and squad reshaping, FC Porto has taken a very different approach.
The Portugal News23 AugPortugal already knows how many houses are missing. It's Time to Start Creating Them.
For too long, the debate on housing in Portugal has focused on diagnosis.
The Portugal News22 AugLocal business incentives to be launched in Portugal
Oliveira de Azeméis is set to launch two local business incentive programs: one to designate “historic shops”—offering up to €5,000 in investment support—and another to enhance other establishments, providing €1,500 for rent or modernisation.
The Portugal News22 AugThe real estate market slows down. The real challenge starts now
For years, the Portuguese real estate market has accustomed us to a very intense pace.
The Portugal News22 AugHappy faces activate dogs’ reward centres
Scientists found that dogs’ brains respond differently to smiling human faces, providing evidence that they recognise positive emotions.
The Portugal News22 AugPortugal is industrialising again. But this time it is different
For many years, the word "industry" evoked large factories, assembly lines, mass production and competitiveness based mainly on the cost of labour.
The Portugal News21 AugWhile we discuss politics, abroad they look at Portugal
While in Portugal much of the public debate continues to focus on the political controversies of the moment, abroad a different narrative about the country is beginning to be built.
The Portugal News21 AugNew emergency care model in Portugal
A model based on a different triage approach is being developed at the Leiria emergency department, helping to reduce the time patients spend in the unit while ensuring patient safety through continuous monitoring.
The Portugal News21 AugLagos: One of the Algarve’s Most Desirable Locations for Property Investment
For years, the golden limestone cliffs, hidden sea caves, long sandy beaches, and historic fishing villages of the Algarve have hidden a well-kept secret.
The Portugal News20 AugSpain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs fines Avis €1 million for abusive fees
The car rental company Avis was fined the maximum amount of €1 million by Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 after authorities discovered serious violations in its rental contracts involving the improper charging of additional fees to customers.