Portugal mortgage changes: what homebuyers need to know
If you are thinking of borrowing money from a bank to buy a home, it is worth reading on, as there are new rules to consider when taking out a mortgage. These guidelines have applied since 1 August 2026 and stem from a macroprudential recommendation by the Bank of Portugal (BdP). This week’s Deco Alerta column explains the details.
Buy a home for less than €38,000 in these 10 Portuguese municipalities
Access to housing is far from equal across Portugal. In Lisbon, a 100 m² home costs more than €500,000, making it the country’s most expensive municipality.
Investing in real estate: "Portugal is still a little-known secret"
Portugal has been on the radar of property investors, particularly Americans, for some time now. And that trend is likely to continue in the coming years, predicts Kendall Bonner, a US real estate brokerage specialist and author of the book The Motivated Mover Method, speaking to idealista/news. “Portugal is still a well-kept secret,” she says.
Property taxes in Europe: where do you pay the most?
Paying taxes on property is something we all have to deal with, in Portugal and across the rest of Europe.
Buying a house to rent in Portugal yields less – but the risk is lower
In the short term, attention is firmly on the rental market as a way of easing the housing access crisis in Portugal. As part of efforts to increase the supply of homes available, the Government is keen to give landlords more incentives to rent out their properties, including reducing the IRS (personal income tax) to 10% under the new tax package and speeding up eviction procedures in cases of unpaid rent.
Portugal is 10th EU country with biggest rise in home sales
Home sales increased in most European Union (EU) countries in 2025. Portugal is among them, recording an annual rise of 10.5% in the number of homes sold, placing it 10th among the Member States.
Portugal has 3rd highest increase in house prices among 60 countries
The national real estate market is booming. Portugal has once again stood out among almost 60 countries, showing the third-highest increase in house prices, according to a recent analysis by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Housing package explained by lawyers: guide to the new tax rules
In this Q&A guide prepared for idealista/news, tax lawyers André Areias and Beatriz Vale Rêgo of Cuatrecasas explain what changes with the housing package, who can benefit from the new rules and the main tax points to consider in real estate transactions.
How much does it cost to maintain a house?
Buying or renting a place of your own is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Living alone brings plenty of upsides, like freedom and privacy, but it also comes with responsibilities that are easy to underestimate.We’re talking about the monthly and annual costs of maintaining a home.
Portugal one of the countries in the Eurozone where house prices are rising most
The European Central Bank (ECB) highlighted that Portugal is among the Eurozone countries with the highest growth in house prices by the end of 2025, warning of the pressure caused by the housing shortage.
Foreigners accounted for 28% of home purchases in 2025
Foreigners accounted for 28% of home purchases in Portugal last year, according to data from the Bank of Portugal (BdP) released this Wednesday (May 27, 2026) in the Financial Stability Report.
Portugal’s housing crisis calls for urgent structural reform
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.
10 cheapest municipalities to buy a house in Portugal
House prices in Portugal are reaching record levels and continue to rise sharply. However, this trend is far from consistent across the country.
Map of house prices in Portugal: what homes cost in each municipality
The map of Portugal highlights how uneven house sale prices are across the country.
House prices rise 16.8% to €2,076 per m²
Portugal’s 2025 housing data shows sharp price rises, big gaps between regions and the priciest spots in Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Madeira.
House prices in Portugal have risen twice as fast as wages since 2019
The housing crisis in Portugal is worsening as prices rise far more than household wages, in a context of high demand and a lack of residential supply.
Pros and cons of buying property in Portugal
The pros and cons of buying property in Portugal have been on the radar of British and international buyers for years now.
Buying a house to rent in Portugal in 2026: yields, risks and best cities
More houses are needed to help solve the housing crisis in Portugal. And, in the short term, the solution is to stimulate the rental market, something the government wants to do by reducing income tax to 10% on all contracts with moderate rents, for example. One way to increase this supply is to buy houses to rent in the country, a business that showed a gross return of 6.3% at the beginning of 2026, according to idealista, editor of this newsletter. The good news is that this type of real estate business presents less risk today.
Property for sale in Portugal with gardens
Properties for sale in Portugal with gardens perfectly capture the country’s relaxed, outdoor-focused way of life. As spring arrives with blooming landscapes and longer, sunnier days, it’s the ideal moment to explore homes that combine comfort, privacy and generous outdoor space.
Find your dream home in all the areas you love in Portugal
idealista now lets you search for properties across multiple Portuguese areas at once. Quickly select towns, neighbourhoods, or provinces in one search, exploring more options without losing precision, directly via the app.
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.
House prices in Portugal soar 17.7% – second highest in the EU
House prices in Portugal rose 17.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the second-largest increase in the European Union, according to Eurostat. This surge is well above both the Eurozone average of 5.1% and the EU average of 5.5%, highlighting the continued strength of the Portuguese property market.
Buying a house in Portugal? What you need to know about property registration
If you’re planning to buy a house in Portugal, understanding property registration is essential. It not only makes your purchase legally official but also protects your investment from potential disputes.
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.