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The Portugal News27 JulSampson Property Celebrates Eight Years in Business
Sampson Property is proud to be celebrating its eighth anniversary, marking eight years of helping clients buy and sell homes across Carvoeiro, Ferragudo and the surrounding Algarve.

The Portugal News27 JulFuture income tax cuts in Portugal remain uncertain for 2027
The Portuguese Government has said it is too early to confirm whether income tax (IRS) will be reduced again in 2027, despite maintaining its commitment to lowering the overall tax burden by the end of the current legislature.
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Barlavento27 JulEstrela da Amadora estagia no Algarve e defronta Portimonense e Lusitano de Évora
O Estrela da Amadora realiza um estágio de pré-época no Algarve e joga, na quarta-feira, frente ao Portimonense e ao Lusitano de Évora. O conteúdo Estrela da Amadora estagia no Algarve e defronta Portimonense e Lusitano de Évora aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Portugal Resident27 JulGALP profits surge 44% to €812 million
Profits at Portuguese energy company GALP rose by 44% year-on-year to €812 million in the first half of the year, driven by increased oil production in Brazil and higher Brent The post GALP profits surge 44% to €812 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 JulAI could be a real estate opportunity for Portugal
When talking about the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market, the first reaction is almost always to think about the jobs that could disappear.

The Portugal News26 JulThe real estate market has changed - The debate continues in the past
Those who regularly follow the debate on the Portuguese real estate market sometimes have the feeling that we are still discussing a sector that no longer exists.

The Portugal News26 JulPortugal secondary school to go through renovation in Santarém district
The Coruche Municipality will renovate the town’s secondary school, investing €5.2 million to modernise the facility and adapt it to “current standards of comfort and accessibility,” the mayor announced.
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Postal26 JulUm herdeiro poderá avançar com venda de imóvel: Governo fala em “menos impasses”
Novo regime quer desbloquear imóveis presos em heranças indivisas, mas prevê salvaguardas para a casa de morada de família e outros casos sensíveis

The Portugal News25 JulBank property valuations hit record high in June in Portugal
The median value of bank property valuations reached a new all-time high of €2,228 per square metre in June, €20 more than in the previous month and 16.6 per cent higher than in the same month of 2025, according to the INE.
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Jornal do Algarve25 JulA escolha esclarecida
O Grupo Lusíadas Saúde apresentou no passado dia 22 de junho, em sessão solene, o seu novo hospital Privado no Algarve, em construção em Faro, que abrirá portas em 2027 e custará 60 milhões de euros. Foi acrescentado vir a posicionar-se este hospital na linha da frente da inovação clínica e tecnológica o que o […]

The Portugal News25 JulPortugal does not need more laws for housing - It needs to perform!
Whenever Portugal faces a new housing crisis, the political response tends to repeat itself. Measures are announced, taxes are changed, rules are adjusted and the expectation is created that, this time, the market will finally respond.

Portugal Resident25 JulResidential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE
The average bank valuation for housing in Portugal reached a new all-time high of €2,228 per m2 in June, €20 more than in the previous month and 16.6% higher than The post Residential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 JulNew inheritance rules aim to speed up property sales in Portugal
Government says changes will reduce disputes by allowing a single heir to begin the sale of inherited property in certain cases.

Algarve Daily News24 JulHarry and Meghan share Alentejo holiday snaps, as Sussexes summer at their Portuguese villa in Melides
The Duchess of Sussex has shared a series of photographs from the family's summer holiday in Portugal’s Alentejo region on Thursday, 23 July, offering a rare glimpse into the couple's private life, including images of Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet.
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Barlavento24 JulAvaliação bancária da habitação alcança 2.228 euros/m2 e bate recorde em junho
A avaliação bancária da habitação atingiu 2.228 euros/m2 em junho. O Algarve registou dos valores mais elevados em apartamentos e moradias. O conteúdo Avaliação bancária da habitação alcança 2.228 euros/m2 e bate recorde em junho aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News24 JulDemand for rental homes is rising in municipalities in Portugal's interior
Demand in the residential rental market is gradually shifting, with the country’s interior gaining prominence among the most searched-for destinations.
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Postal24 JulAlgarve tem segunda avaliação bancária mais alta em apartamentos e moradias
Com 2.988 euros/m² nos apartamentos e 2.795 nas moradias, a avaliação no Algarve só ficou abaixo da Grande Lisboa em junho
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Barlavento24 JulAlgarve lidera ranking europeu de férias em família com melhor preço
O Algarve subiu ao primeiro lugar do ranking europeu de férias em família, à frente de Sunny Beach e Lanzarote, após uma redução de 2,7% nos custos. O conteúdo Algarve lidera ranking europeu de férias em família com melhor preço aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News24 JulProperty of the Week: Modern 4 bedroom villa with seaview and pool in luz for sale
Discover this exceptional 4-bedroom villa in the peaceful Porto Dona Maria resort, perfectly located between Praia da Luz and Burgau, just minutes from some of the Algarve’s most stunning sandy beaches.
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Jornal do Algarve24 JulMais de 100 motoristas TVDE concentrados em Albufeira contra restrições à circulação
Mais de uma centena de motoristas de veículos TVDE concentraram-se hoje em frente à Câmara de Albufeira como forma de protesto contra a restrição de circulação em algumas zonas da cidade. Em declarações aos jornalistas, Filipe Lopes, da Associação Nacional Movimento TVDE (ANM-TVDE), classificou a medida como ilegal, al

Portugal Resident24 JulFour decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat
It was a family holiday organised by my parents and Luz was a quieter place then – still clinging to its fishing village heritage. What struck me most was its The post Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 JulWhy Energy Efficiency Matters to Today’s International Buyers
For decades, the primary allure of relocating or buying a second home in southern Europe was simple: sunshine. However, the global real estate market is undergoing a profound shift. Today's buyers aren’t looking to lie in the sun – they want to utilise it for green energy! The new wave of buyers coming to the Alg

The Portugal News24 JulWhat Buyers Should Look for in an Algarve Summer Home
For many international buyers, the Algarve is at its most compelling in summer. It is when terraces become living rooms, outdoor dining becomes part of daily life, and the relationship between the house, garden and pool is experienced most fully. It is also the season when a property reveals how well it really wor

The Portugal News24 JulPortuguese municipality intensifies the fight against irregular occupations in social housing in Entroncamento
The Entroncamento City Council cut illegal water and electricity connections in 25 municipal houses, in an operation that the mayor framed on 23 July as being one of "social justice" and reinforcing the policy of restoring legality.