Portugal’s new rent rules: how old contracts could rise
Old rental contracts, signed before the New Urban Lease Regime (NRAU) came into force, are back in the spotlight under the reform put forward by the government. The package approved by the Council of Ministers aims to change the rules currently in place and separate tenants according to age and
Land registration free until September and RGG now required in deeds
The government has approved a decree amending the legal framework governing the simplified cadastral information system and the Single Building Service Desk (BUPi).
Karl Lagerfeld’s luxury homes in Lisbon set to cost €20,000 per m²
The Karl Lagerfeld Residences project in Lisbon is indeed going ahead. The Lisbon municipality has approved the construction of the branded residences project, which will feature the most expensive homes in the country, with prices around €20,000 per square meter (m2).
Changes to inheritance law: more freedom and fewer disputes over assets
The government has approved a decree aimed at resolving the long-standing issue of undivided inheritances, where legal deadlock between heirs often leaves properties empty and tied up for years. Under the new rules, one or more heirs will be able to start the sale of a property after two years,
Portugal needs 70,000 new homes a year – developers warn of housing crisis
Portugal faces a growing housing crisis, with a shortfall of around 300,000 homes accumulated over the last decade, warn property developers.
LGBTI+ real estate and tourism: Portugal (still) a safe bet
Portugal continues to be regarded as one of the most attractive destinations to live in, invest in, or visit for members of the LGBTI+ community, even though it dropped out of ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Map top 10 in 2025.
Casa dos Penedos: living in a luxury manor built in 1921
Every month, we open the doors to one of the many dream homes across Portugal.
Perched above the Atlantic: the only hotel in the Azores with a Michelin Key
In the heart of the Azores, where dramatic landscapes meet refined design, one boutique hotel is setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality.
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.
Portuguese luxury property market captivates British and American buyers
Portugal is increasingly establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading destinations for luxury property investment, particularly among buyers from the United Kingdom and the United States.This trend is confirmed by LUXIMOS Christie’s International Real Estate, which has recently strengthened its in