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Portugal Resident27 Jun

Beyond bricks and mortar: rethinking property as an investment asset

Property has long been seen as a reliable, tangible investment asset. But while it can play a role in a portfolio, it also comes with limitations. Here we compare property The post Beyond bricks and mortar: rethinking property as an investment asset appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Open day

Prospective parents and pupils of the O4M International Dutch School Algarve are invited to view the school and its facilities during two open days on April 6 and 7. Enrolment The post Open day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Alentejo’s luxury hotel scene gathers pace

The Alentejo is emerging as one of Portugal’s most sought-after destinations for luxury hospitality, with a wave of new hotel openings, villa relaunches and boutique projects bringing fresh attention to The post Alentejo’s luxury hotel scene gathers pace appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Portugal home valuations hit record high

The median value of bank property valuations in Portugal reached a new record high of €2,208 per square metre in May, underlining the continued strength of the country’s housing market The post Portugal home valuations hit record high appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Two-storey building collapses in Porto

A two-storey building collapsed in the centre of Porto on Thursday morning after demolition work on a neighbouring property, with a shop owner and a construction worker escaping moments before The post Two-storey building collapses in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Historic Olhão cultural venue granted protected status

One of Olhão’s best-known cultural landmarks has officially been granted Municipal Property of Interest status, recognising its architectural, historical and cultural importance to the city. The 19th century República 14 The post Historic Olhão cultural venue granted protected status appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Lisbon launches affordable housing scheme for residents over 60

Lisbon City Council is set to launch a new affordable housing programme aimed exclusively at residents aged 60 and over, in a move designed to help older people facing increasing The post Lisbon launches affordable housing scheme for residents over 60 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Portugal’s biggest dog rescue nears 400 animals

The largest companion animal rescue operation ever recorded in Portugal has expanded significantly after rescuers discovered a further area containing around 50 dogs at a property in Amarante, in the The post Portugal’s biggest dog rescue nears 400 animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Top tennis stars confirmed for Estoril Open 2026

Three of the world’s top 20 tennis players will compete at this year’s Estoril Open, organisers have confirmed. Former champion Casper Ruud, current world number 12, will headline the field The post Top tennis stars confirmed for Estoril Open 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Domes Lake Algarve appoints Nadia Kostopoulou as new hotel manager

Domes Lake Algarve resort, in Vilamoura, has appointed Nadia Kostopoulou as its new Hotel Manager, marking a new chapter for the five-star property as it continues to strengthen its position The post Domes Lake Algarve appoints Nadia Kostopoulou as new hotel manager appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Buying property in Portugal: everything you need to know in 2026

Portugal has become one of Europe’s most sought-after property markets, attracting buyers from across the world thanks to its climate, safety, lifestyle, infrastructure and relatively affordable property compared with many The post Buying property in Portugal: everything you need to know in 2026 appeared first on Portu

Portugal Resident20 Jun

Portugal’s Development Bank considers state-backed housing guarantees for middle class

Portugal’s state-owned development bank is studying the possibility of providing public housing guarantees to help middle-income families and vulnerable households access home ownership, its president Gonçalo Regalado has revealed. Speaking The post Portugal’s Development Bank considers state-backed housing guarantees

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