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The Portugal News12 Jul

The real housing problem is that Portugal no longer speaks the same language

This week, during the Mediation Serenades in the Algarve, I had the privilege of moderating a conversation with three professionals who have a deep knowledge of the territory, urbanism and the real estate market. 

The Portugal News12 Jul

The future of real estate is decided outside real estate

For many years, the real estate market could be explained almost exclusively by the indicators of the sector itself. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

The Portuguese real estate market no longer lives on certainties

For a long time, interpreting the Portuguese real estate market seemed relatively simple. 

The Portugal News10 Jul

Property of the Week: Best Luxury House in Europe 2025/26 - Discover this Frontline Golf Masterpiece

Panoramic Golf, Ocean & Ria Formosa Views | Quinta do Lago | Algarve

The Portugal News10 Jul

Lisbon continues to attract millionaires

In the luxury property sector, Portugal is showing positive growth, as demonstrated by the Prime Global Cities Index.

The Portugal News10 Jul

Portugal amends rental laws to ease the housing crisis

The Government approved a comprehensive reform package for the rental sector during a Council of Ministers meeting, aiming to mitigate the housing crisis by restoring balance and contractual freedom between landlords and tenants. 

The Portugal News10 Jul

An extra bedroom becomes one of Portugal biggest housing expenses

According to new data from property portal Imovirtual, buyers looking to move from a three-bedroom apartment (T3) to a four-bedroom property (T4) can expect to pay around €100,000 more on average. 

The Portugal News10 Jul

Portugal is one of the countries with the highest property price growth

At a time when annual house price growth has reached 16.5 per cent, Lisbon continues to establish itself as a luxury residential destination.

The Portugal News9 Jul

Car rental sector posts “record highs”

According to Publituris, the car rental sector is recording its highest-ever vehicle acquisition volumes in Portugal, gearing up to operate the largest peak-season fleet on record this summer.

The Portugal News9 Jul

Portugal among EU's top 10 countries for home sales growth

Portugal recorded one of the strongest increases in home sales across the European Union last year, with the number of property transactions rising by 10.5% in 2025.

The Portugal News8 Jul

Portugal company acquires nine Mercadona supermarkets in Spain

Portuguese property company Sonae Sierra has strengthened its presence in the Spanish retail market by acquiring a portfolio of nine Mercadona supermarkets from Israeli investment fund MDSR.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Spain and Portugal keep close watch on surging property markets

Property regulators in Spain and Portugal are stepping up monitoring of their fast-rising housing markets as prices continue to climb, although experts say the current situation remains very different from the conditions that led to the 2008 financial crisis.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Lisbon wants to sell 10 properties at public auction

The Lisbon City Council plans to launch a public auction to sell 10 municipal properties, valued at a total of €59.2 million, with the revenue allocated to the municipality's "ambitious investment plan" until 2030.

The Portugal News6 Jul

SpaceX & Grok Built a $1.77 Trillion IPO - Next Could be Stargate as ETH & Hyperliquid Look Dead

SpaceX merged with Grok's parent company, xAI, back in February, then went public on June 12 at a $1.77 trillion valuation, the largest IPO in history. Retail investors were allotted 30% of the shares, but only after insiders were already sitting on billion-dollar paper gains. Grok didn't just power a chatbot; it helpe

The Portugal News6 Jul

Portugal faces Spain in the next phase of the World Cup

On 6 June, at 8 pm Lisbon time, Portugal seeks a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, in an Iberian duel against Spain, the current European champion, in a rematch of the last Nations League final, in Arlington, United States.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Best Crypto to Buy Now: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and IceBull Are on Every Investor's Watchlist

Ask ten cryptocurrency investors what the best crypto to buy now is and you'll probably receive ten different answers.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Property of the Week: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa Set in a True Natural Paradise

If you dream of living surrounded by nature, privacy and tranquillity, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Algarve lifestyle at its very best. 

The Portugal News3 Jul

Property of the Week: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa Set in a True Natural Paradise

If you dream of living surrounded by nature, privacy and tranquillity, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Algarve lifestyle at its very best. 

The Portugal News3 Jul

The Maven Ecosystem: Comprehensive Management and Innovation in Portugal’s Real Estate Sector

Maven Investment Management is solidifying its position in Portugal’s real estate market with a unique, synergistic one-stop-shop model that integrates development, asset management, and investment. 

The Portugal News2 Jul

Portugal had the highest increase in house prices in the EU, according to Eurostat

Despite the slowdown in rental prices, Portugal was the European Union (EU) member state where house prices increased the most year-on-year (17.8%) and the second highest quarter-on-quarter (3.8%) in the first quarter, according to Eurostat.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Rents fall for fifth consecutive month in Portugal

National asking rents in Portugal fell for a fifth consecutive month in June, despite continued price growth in several regional cities, according to the recent figures from property portal idealista. 

The Portugal News1 Jul

Portugal housing prices hit new high

The residential market in Portugal continues to post unprecedented figures, with the median housing cost reaching a new all-time high of €3,156 per square metre in June 2026.

The Portugal News29 Jun

Ryanair introduces free family seating at the back of aircraft

Ryanair has announced changes to its family seating policy, introducing a new option that allows parents travelling with young children to sit together free of charge in designated rows at the rear of the aircraft.

The Portugal News29 Jun

It Is Time to Invest in a New Housing Policy

For many years, adequate housing has been recognised as a fundamental pillar of social cohesion. This issue has therefore received increasing attention from the European Parliament, which has established dedicated committees to address the housing crisis.