The Portugal News21 OctCould Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords
Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and long-term rentals
The Portugal News21 OctOne in eight homes in Portugal sells within a week
Buying a home in Portugal can mean having to make decisions quickly, with new figures showing that 12% of properties advertised for sale were sold in less than seven days.
The Portugal News21 OctPortugal sees flash sales of real estate
A study by the real estate platform idealista, dated 20 October, finds that around 12% of residential properties listed on the market in Portugal in the third quarter of 2026 sold in less than a week.
The Portugal News20 OctHousehold wealth rises 67% in Portugal since 2010
Household net wealth reached €1.196 trillion in 2025, driven by rising property values and financial assets, according to the Bank of Portugal.
The Portugal News19 Oct10% of residents in Portugal municipalities are foreigners
Portugal’s population is becoming increasingly international, and nowhere is that more apparent than in parts of the Algarve.
The Portugal News19 OctLivre calls for urgent housing debate in Portugal
Following nationwide protests over the weekend, the party is calling for a parliamentary debate on Wednesday to address the housing crisis.
The Portugal News19 OctThe View They Searched For
Discover an exceptional villa in Quinta das Raposeiras, above Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offered by QMS Real Estate through the IPK Way Luxury Auction. Registration and viewings are open now, ahead of the live online offer period from 10 to 12 November 2026.
The Portugal News19 OctVentura proposes emergency housing measures in Portugal
Chega is calling for increased tax deductions on rent and mortgage payments, alongside changes to property taxation.
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal's Volta recycling system faces criticism
Hotels, restaurants and cafés across Portugal are calling for changes to the Volta recycling system, saying that the current arrangements are creating additional costs, taking up valuable time and making everyday operations more complicated.
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal Socialist Party proposes new housing tax exemptions
The proposals include capital gains tax exemptions on property sales of up to €300,000 and reduced taxation on homes sold for between €300,000 and €500,000.
The Portugal News19 OctFrom the Algarve to Dubai: Exploring Different Styles of Luxury Coastal Travel
Talk to anybody who has done a few summers in Lagos or Carvoeiro and the ideal boat day comes out almost word for word. Go early. Cliffs the colour of toast. A skipper who insists the dolphins were here yesterday, honestly. Then November rolls in, the Atlantic goes moody, and the beach bars pile up their plastic chairs
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal Weekend Weather (19 October): A very different start to the week
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The Portugal News19 OctHousing: Between the News and the Reality!
In a single week, those who follow the news about Portuguese real estate find practically everything. Local accommodation decreases in Lisbon, but houses do not return to the market.
The Portugal News18 OctA different kind of luxury in Albufeira
W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and today the brand has hotels around the world.
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal city invests €8.5 million in housing
The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo has approved the contract award and draft agreement to build 64 housing units in the parish of Darque, an investment of 8.5 million euros.
The Portugal News18 OctTEKEVER and the Portugal I've Always Believed in!
I was born in Germany, the son of Portuguese parents, and it was in that country that I grew up and made most of my career. In 2004, when I decided to move with my family to Portugal, many of my German colleagues did not understand the decision. They asked me what I was going to do for a country that they considered so
The Portugal News17 OctStones That Defy Time: Henrique Agostinho on Portugal’s Megalithic Mysteries
History is often taught as a neat, linear progression of kings, dates, and expanding empires. But what if the physical evidence left behind tells an entirely different story?
The Portugal News16 OctPortuguese app helps preserve family recipes
Many of us have a favourite dish prepared by our grandparents or parents, but what happens to those recipes when they are no longer around to make them?
The Portugal News16 OctProperty of the Week: Elegant Countryside Living in Monte Canelas
Generous gardens, a private pool and beautifully connected indoor-outdoor spaces define this sophisticated four-bedroom villa near Portimão.
The Portugal News16 OctUS demand for life in Portugal remains strong despite changes to citizenship law
Interest in moving to Portugal remains strong among Americans, with 455 people attending a recent series of events in the United States to explore residency options, property and the practicalities of relocating.
The Portugal News16 OctPortugal capital falls behind on housing renovations
Lisbon has renovated only about half of the municipal homes identified for improvement, leaving thousands of properties still awaiting work as the city continues to grapple with its housing shortage.
The Portugal News16 OctYour Algarve Holiday Deserves a Supercar
A Porsche 911 for the coast road, a Range Rover Sport for the week, and a Ferrari or Lamborghini when only real drama will do. DeluxeDrive Rentals delivers the Algarve's most exciting cars to your villa, your hotel or the Faro arrivals hall, free of charge, and collects them again when you are done.
The Portugal News15 OctPortugal moves towards six months of fully paid parental leave
Parents in Portugal could soon benefit from longer parental leave paid at 100% of their reference salary, following an agreement between the Socialist Party (PS) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
The Portugal News13 OctTraditional, Renovated or Contemporary? How to Choose the Right Algarve Home
Ask a buyer what kind of property they want in the Algarve and the answer often comes quickly: contemporary, traditional, fully renovated or new. The difficulty is that these labels rarely tell the whole story.