Before buying a home in Portugal, families take into account a number of factors, such as the price of the property, location, size, condition, and the cost of bank financing, which adds to the household expenses they need to cover.
After successfully promoting and completing the Outubro 355 project in Entrecampos, Lisbon, with an investment exceeding €13 million, the real estate developer Yard Properties has announced a new residential project in the historic town centre of Funchal, Madeira.
Cascais, Tavira, Braga, and Guimarães are the four most sought-after tourist destinations in Portugal by foreign investors, according to the Market Report Portugal, a collection of research reports conducted by the German real estate agency Engel & Völkers (E&V) in partnership with the Marke
The Lisbon region has increasingly attracted families to live, visit, and invest. This high demand has been reflected in house prices, as the housing supply has not kept pace with this growth.
Concerns about house prices (whether for renting or buying) are reaching record levels in the wealthiest countries, surpassing other issues such as health or education.
Living in a luxury home with a garden, pool, and generous spaces is a dream for many, though it is not for every budget. The good news is that almost all districts in mainland Portugal and the islands have at least one luxury home for sale at the beginning of August, that is, priced over 1 million euros.
The growth in luxury home prices worldwide is losing momentum due to high interest rates still impacting many markets, such as those in the US and Europe. However, some cities are experiencing a counter-cyclical trend, with Lisbon among them.
Looking for a fresh start in one of Europe's most picturesque settings? Portugal, with its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and inviting climate, offers an appealing option for those in search of new beginnings.
The purchase of homes in Portugal by foreigners fell in early 2024, coinciding with the end of the Non-Habitual Residents (NHR) regime on previous terms and the golden visa programme for real estate investment.
House sales in Portugal (and Europe) fell throughout 2023, leading to a cooling in the rate of price increases. However, recent decreases in mortgage interest rates and gains in purchasing power due to slowing inflation are aiding the recovery of the housing market.
House prices in Portugal continue to increase, having grown by 6.5% over the past year, 2.5% over the past six months, and 2.9% over the past three months, according to the Knight Frank Global House Price Index. Portugal also ranks 14th in the index, ahead of countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, and the USA.
Luxury furniture, top notch amenities, breathtaking balconies, fully equipped gyms, and sparkling pools. Football players are known for their extravagant spending, especially in the real estate sector.
Luxury new-build homes in Portugal epitomise sophistication, blending modern design with the country's rich architectural heritage and stunning landscapes. Whether nestled along the golden shores of the Algarve, perched atop Lisbon's hills, or hidden within Porto's historic quarters, these residences redefine upscale living.
Access to housing remains difficult in Portugal. And in this context, some people are looking for cheaper homes in cities or towns far from the big urban centres, in order to make house prices compatible with family budgets.
The purchase of houses in Portugal has been cooling down, given the high costs of housing, along with high interest rates on loans and low purchasing power, which continue to be felt. And this cooling in demand for houses in the country has been reflected in prices. The National Statistics Institute (INE) reveals this Tuesday, April 23rd, that the set of homes sold in the final stretch of 2023 had a median cost of 1,619 euros per square meter (euros/m2), a value of 7, 9% higher compared to the same period last year. But compared to the previous quarter, house prices in Portugal fell 1.3%, a trend felt in 14 of the 24 most populous municipalities, Lisbon and Porto included.
For the first time in almost two decades, the Vale do Lobo resort is preparing to launch a “new real estate product in plan”. There will be apartments and semi-detached houses in the Vale Real area, also aimed at the “new, more demanding generation of visitors and owners”.
Property auctions in Portugal, like in many other countries, are a method of buying and selling real estate through a competitive bidding process. These auctions can involve a variety of properties, including residential homes, commercial buildings, land, and even distressed properties such as foreclosures or bank-owned assets.
Last year, all Portuguese regions saw an increase in the contribution of foreign buyers to house purchases, both in terms of the number and value of their total housing sales.