The ‘Trump Effect’: why US buyers are driving demand for luxury homes in Portugal
US demand for premium property in Portugal remains firmly established. Lisbon, Faro and Porto continue to top the list of preferred locations, according to idealista.
Vanessa Sousa
10 Portuguese towns where you can buy a house for less than €36,000
While Portugal faces a housing crisis and rising property prices, local differences are striking.
Homes for sale in Portugal: large houses and two-bedroom flats lead demand
Spacious homes are in high demand across Portugal.
The rise of premium villas and apartments for renovation in Portugal
Luxury real estate in Portugal is not only about brand-new homes. For those seeking a property with character and potential, renovation offers a unique path to a dream residence. Across the country, premium properties are waiting for a new owner to breathe new life into them.
Portugal housing crisis: homes under €200k down 73%
Access to housing in Portugal is becoming increasingly difficult as property prices continue to rise far faster than wages. There are fewer homes families can realistically afford without overstretching themselves.
Demand for housing near Lisbon persists despite high rents
The desire to live close to Lisbon is not just apparent in the property sales market; it is equally visible in rentals. Peripheral municipalities around the capital dominate the list of the 10 most sought-after areas for renting a home in the summer of 2025.
Difficult access to housing hampers migrant integration in Portugal
The inclusion of migrants in Portugal has returned to the media and political agenda following the enforcement of the new immigration law and Parliament’s approval of the ban on wearing the burqa in public spaces.
Is Portugal running out of ultra-luxury homes?
Real estate remains one of the main safe-haven assets for investors and high-net-worth families.
Luxury homes on the Portuguese Islands: Madeira and São Miguel lead the market
The market for premium homes on the Portuguese islands is exclusive by nature, with availability limited in both property type and location, according to new data from idealista.The islands of Portugal offer a lifestyle unlike anywhere else — lush landscapes, the Atlantic on the doorstep and a clima
House prices fall in parts of Lisbon and Porto
The housing market in Lisbon and Porto continues to become more expensive year after year. However, municipal data conceal a very mixed picture when it comes to house prices in each area, which are evolving in markedly different ways.