Frederico Gonçalves
Branded Residences: Portugal is the European country with the most projects in the pipeline
The phenomenon of Branded Residences is “in rapid growth” in Portugal, as recently stated by Pedro Fontainhas, Executive Director of the Portuguese Association of Residential Tourism and Resorts (APR).
Real estate megaproject with 1,641 homes launched in Faro (the Algarve)
The Vale da Amoreira Urbanisation Plan (PUVA) is set to be developed in the Penha and Vale da Amoreira areas, just one kilometre from Faro's city centre. "This is one of the largest projects in both the Algarve and Portugal," says Finangeste in a statement.
The trends shaping the luxury property market in Portugal in 2025
The luxury property market in Portugal and across Europe is undergoing a transformation, keeping pace with the demands of an increasingly selective audience, attuned to innovation.
Affluent, premium and luxury: a snapshot of the high-end real estate market in Portugal
High-end residential real estate continues to attract investors and/or buyers in Portugal, even though supply, similar to what is seen in the sector as a whole, remains below demand. This is a market (high-end) that can be divided into three segments: Affluent, Premium, and Luxury.
Much more than a property: luxury as a life experience
In the real estate market, the concept of luxury goes far beyond price or a privileged location. It's no longer just about having gold or marble interiors, or simply appearing expensive.
Golden visas: Portugal accelerates processes after long delays
Portugal is accelerating the processing times for applications to the Golden Visa programme – also known as the "visto gold" – following long delays in the processes, which have tarnished the programme's image.
Hotels in the Algarve: €158 Million Project at Lota Beach (Manta Rota)
A five-star hotel is set to be built at Lota Beach, in Manta Rota, within the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António (Algarve). The works are scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2026, with the opening planned for 2027, involving an investment of €158 million, as announced by the local council.
Old factory in Olhão (the Algarve) hosts €300 million real estate project
The former BelaOlhão animal feed factory building, located in the industrial zone of Olhão in the Algarve, opposite the fishing port, has been sold for €9.5 million, the local council announced in a statement.
Vale do Lobo in the Algarve invests over €200 million in luxury homes
The Vale do Lobo Resort, located in the Algarve, will soon commence the first phase of its Vale Real residential project, which includes 44 residential units. In total, the development plans to build 227 units over four phases, with a total investment exceeding €200 million.