The city of Porto continues to show strong momentum in the premium real estate market, consolidating its position as one of Portugal’s leading destinations for high-end property.

Luxury housing prices in 2025 saw an average increase of 3.2%. Out of a total of 100 prime markets, 73 experienced increases, with Tokyo (Japan) standing out with a 58.5% rise in the value of new luxury apartments. This price increase is accompanied by a sharp decrease in the purchasing power of one million dollars (852,000 euros) in many prime markets, such as Lisbon. In the Portuguese capital, the number of square meters (m2) that can be purchased for that amount fell by 14%, from 93 m2 to 80 m2.

The affordability crisis that has affected the residential sector in Portugal in recent years is fueled by a network of structural causes that, according to a recent study, will not be overcome simply by increasing supply and therefore requires a profound and transformative response.

Proceeding with a divorce when the couple has a joint mortgage can trigger some issues, especially at the bureaucratic level. In a country where there are approximately 17,000 divorces per year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), it becomes essential to know what to do in these cases.

The premium real estate market in Portugal rebounded strongly in 2025, continuing to attract significant interest from foreign investors. In the second quarter alone, transactions rose by 15.5%, with the total volume traded by households surpassing €8.9 billion. House prices maintained their upward trajectory, recording a year-on-year increase of 17.7% in the third quarter.

Caparica Hills II launches 72 new one- to three-bedroom apartments with ocean views, spacious terraces, a rooftop pool, and 6% VAT, within a golf resort near Lisbon.

The year 2026 is set to continue as a period of strong expansion for Portugal’s construction and real estate sector.