Electricity bills to rise by 2.1% from January 2025 in Portugal
Electricity bills for customers on the regulated market in Portugal will increase by an average of 2.1% from 1 January 2025, as announced by the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) in mid-December."In the regulated market of mainland Portugal, the transitional tariffs for final customers in
Off-plan luxury homes for sale in the Algarve: Lux Garden EVO draws investors
The Lux Garden EVO, located in Faro, Algarve, opposite Lux Garden, is described by the Libertas Group as “a private condominium that perfectly blends aesthetics and functionality.” The development comprises 6 floors and 117 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and is set to break ground in two years following an investment of €30 million.
Luxury hotel in the Ombria Algarve resort opens its doors
The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, marking the debut of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts in Southern Europe, opened its doors on 1 October 2024 within the Ombria Algarve resort.
Overburden of housing costs worsens (significantly) in Portugal
Housing costs in Portugal have not stopped increasing, not even during the pandemic. Right afterwards, there was a widespread price increase due to inflation, which pushed up interest rates on housing loans.
Life insurance on a mortgage in Portugal: is it mandatory to take out?
Buying a home is often a long-term commitment, especially for those who need a mortgage to make it possible.
Stamp duty in Portugal: a comprehensive guide
Understanding Stamp Duty in Portugal, known locally as "Imposto do Selo," is essential for anyone involved in property transactions or legal acts within Portugal.
Over 50% of property investment in the Algarve is foreign
More than half of the property investment in the Algarve region is from foreign sources, according to Engel & Völkers' Market Report Portugal.
A luxury hotel with 197 rooms is set to be built at Verdelago Resort
A five-star hotel with 197 rooms is set to be built as part of the Algarve's new Verdelago Resort, including six secluded suites in the middle of the pine forest (Forest Suites).
Lisbon is the 100th most expensive city in the world for foreigners
The cost of living in Portugal has been worsening not only due to inflation but also because of rising house prices (although this has slowed down in recent months).
The Cost of Living in the Algarve: A Comprehensive Guide
The Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region, is renowned for its stunning coastline, sunny weather, and vibrant culture. But how does the cost of living here stack up?
Portugal NIB and IBAN: what's the difference?
The routines of our daily lives make us deal with different acronyms, especially in the economic and financial sector. This is something that's even more challenging for expats and foreigners living in Portugal, as these concepts can be completely different compared to one's home country.
Cost of living in Portugal 2024
Portugal provides numerous advantages to its residents, including a pleasant Mediterranean climate, low crime rates and beautiful landscapes. But is it expensive to live in Portugal? How much money do you need to live comfortably in Portugal?
Vale do Lobo to launch new apartments and off-plan houses
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”.
Brits remain interested in living in Portugal
The change to tax and residence rules for foreigners has not diminished British people's interest in moving to Portugal, said the director of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom, Christina Hippisley.
IMI Portugal 2024: price per square metre remains at 665 euros in 2024
What is IMI tax in Portugal? IMI stands for "Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis", which translates to Municipal Property Tax in English. It is a property tax levied on real estate properties in Portugal.
Mortgage interest rates in Portugal higher than the Eurozone since October
In Portugal, average interest rates on new home loans have been stabilising at 4.2% since June. And in the euro area, average interest rates continue to rise, having reached 4% in November for the first time since 2009.
Tax exemptions attract foreigners - and the Portuguese emigrate...
The tax exemptions granted to foreign citizens who come to live, invest or work in Portugal have made many people choose the country to live in.
Social Security's new digital counter: find out how to get in touch
The new digital counter is designed to improve contact with Social Security and allows citizens and companies to interact interactively with Social Security.
Banks banned from charging early repayment fees until 2024
The government has decided to extend, until 31 December 2024, "the temporary suspension of the early repayment fee for variable-rate housing loan contracts or those that, having been contracted at a mixed interest rate, are in a variable-rate period or which, having been contracted at a mixed intere
Interest on home loans rises to highest since April 2009
Most home loans in Portugal have a variable rate, which is why interest and instalments have been updated according to the Euribor term (3, 6 or 12 months). And they keep getting bigger.
Tourism in Portugal statistics 2023: Overnight stays and room income increase
The tourism sector in Portugal seems to be responding well to the high rate of inflation that has been felt in recent times in Portugal and in Europe, although it is now slowing down.
Lisbon and Porto among the best cities in the world for startups
Among the most favourable cities for the development of startups in 2023, Lisbon occupies the 62nd position worldwide. And it is not the only Portuguese city in this global ranking.
Americans are leaving Portugal due to high housing costs
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In the last three years, thousands of US citizens have moved to Portugal, attracted by cheap real estate, tax advantages, public health and education systems, security and the relaxed lifestyle, at a time when the possibility of re
Portugal is the most vulnerable country to rising interest rates
Portugal is the most vulnerable country in the so-called group of the world's most developed nations to rising interest rates and the discontinuation of cheap money programmes by the European Central Bank (ECB).
Mortgage payments in Portugal rose by at least 17% for half of all households in 2022
In December 2022, nine out of ten Portuguese households had their mortgages indexed to the variable Euribor rate, which is rising month by month as the European Central Bank (ECB) raises the key interest rate (currently at 3.75%).