Frederico Gonçalves

Fred foi o primeiro a chegar ao idealista/news em Portugal, em 2010, depois de ter estudado jornalismo e passado por redações. Desde então, dedica-se a conhecer a fundo o setor imobiliário, assumindo o desígnio de escrever sobre o mercado com dedicação, garra e qualidade. E sempre com um sorriso.

Luxury property prices in Portugal set to rise further

Portugal’s luxury residential market has shown remarkable resilience in the face of economic and political turbulence. From inflation and fluctuating interest rates to pandemics and geopolitical shifts, this niche sector continues to attract both domestic and international investors.

The secret world of Portugal's ultra-luxury property market

Eco-elegance: the rise of sustainable luxury homes in Portugal

For decades, the luxury property market was defined by opulence, prime locations, sophisticated design, and exceptional finishes. In Portugal, as in other leading destinations, these hallmarks have long shaped the appeal of premium real estate.

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).

08/04/2025

Luxury

Projeto imobiliário da Finangeste em Faro

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.

02/04/2025

Sale

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.

21/02/2025

Legal

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.

20/02/2025

Luxury