Landlords could increase rents by up to 2.56% in 2027, according to August inflation data confirmed by Portugal’s National Statistics Institute (INE).

The Tax Authority (AT) clarified the rules for the fixed IMT tax rate of 7.5% for non-residents buying a house in Portugal, confirming that some couples may be exempt from this increased regime, particularly when one of the spouses has previously been a resident in the country.

Buying a home in Portugal remains part of the plans of many foreign nationals, including residents, investors and families looking to build a new life in the country. One of the most common questions comes up early in the process: can a foreigner get a mortgage in Portugal?The answer is yes.

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

The government has approved a decree amending the legal framework governing the simplified cadastral information system and the Single Building Service Desk (BUPi).

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).

Portugal faces a growing housing crisis, with a shortfall of around 300,000 homes accumulated over the last decade, warn property developers.

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.