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The Portugal News31 Jul

Grândola, Castro Marim, and Loulé surpass Lisbon in luxury home prices per square metre

Three Portuguese municipalities have overtaken the capital in the median price per square meter for premium-segment housing, reaching figures above €10,000 during the second quarter of 2026. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Pianist Duncan Moss on Swapping Business for the Beauty of Music

For over three decades, Duncan Moss built a successful career in the corporate world, working across business, property, and private equity. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Comporta’s New Chapter: Where Relationships Shape Extraordinary Opportunities

The most valuable opportunities in luxury real estate rarely begin with a property.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Lisbon this August

Families looking for something different to do this summer will soon have the chance to experience what organisers describe as Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Comporta strengthens its position as one of Portugal premier property destinations

Comporta is continuing to cement its reputation as one of Portugal’s most sought-after luxury property markets, attracting affluent buyers from around the world while maintaining its reputation for understated exclusivity.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Property of the Week: 3-Bedroom Penthouse with Golf & Sea views in Vilamoura

Set within one of Vilamoura's most prestigious residential condominiums, this beautifully renovated top-floor apartment enjoys an exceptional location overlooking the renowned Millennium and Laguna Golf Courses. 

The Portugal News30 Jul

Why Tech Workers Are Eyeing Portugal as U.S. Visas Tighten

For many foreign professionals in the U.S. tech sector, immigration planning has become inseparable from career planning. As the H-1B system grows more unpredictable, a growing number of workers are asking a very different question: if the American route closes or becomes too unreliable, where else could a family reali

The Portugal News28 Jul

Condominium managers in Portugal call for single building insurance policy

Portugal’s condominium management sector is calling for changes to the country’s building insurance legislation after this year’s severe storms exposed the current system of individual insurance policies for apartment owners. 

The Portugal News28 Jul

Electric air travel could be coming to Portugal under new partnership in Comporta

A new partnership between Portuguese developer VIC Properties and British aerospace company Vertical Aerospace is exploring the future introduction of electric air mobility services in Portugal, with the luxury Pinheirinho Comporta development identified as the first potential location.

The Portugal News28 Jul

What to do in Faro: A local guide to the Algarve's capital

Many people think of Faro simply as the place where their Algarve holiday begins. It's where you land, pick up your rental car and, if you're lucky, grab a copy of The Portugal News at the airport before heading to Albufeira, Lagos or one of the many beach resorts along the coast. But Faro deserves much more than being

The Portugal News27 Jul

Batman mansion from the 1960s TV series goes on sale for €27 million

One of television’s most recognisable homes has been put up for sale in California, with the mansion used as the exterior of Wayne Manor in the classic 1960s “Batman” series returning to the property market with an asking price of approximately €27 million.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Average house price in Portugal stands at €435,000

Whether for buying or renting, the Portuguese property market continues to rise in value.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Sampson 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 Jul

Future 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.

The Portugal News27 Jul

AI 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 Jul

The 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 Jul

Portugal 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.

The Portugal News25 Jul

Bank 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.

The Portugal News25 Jul

Portugal 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. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

New 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. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

Demand 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.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Property 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.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Why 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 Jul

What 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