Portugal's new Prime Minister plans to scrap “bad housing measures”
The Portuguese government has confirmed that it will revoke the measures of the country's Mais Habitação (More Housing) programme that it considers "wrong", including forced rentals, rent freezes and "penalising measures" for local accommodation.
The Programme of the XXIV Constitutional Government,
AL Local Accommodation: new measures generate a rush for licences in Lisbon
In order to encourage the change of properties from Local Accommodation (known in Portugal as AL or Alojamento Local) to the long-term rental market, António Costa's Government has inserted a series of measures in its "More Housing" package, which has generated controversy in the sector.
Empty Local Accommodation in Lisbon: 2 out of 3 have no activity
Two out of every three local accommodation units (know in Portugal as AL) in Lisbon correspond to "ghost licences", as only a third of them are currently active and performing any sort of tourist activity, according to data from a report on the sector released by the City Council at the end of Febru
Coronavirus: lower rental prices in Portugal will not last long
The price of houses for rent has been falling in Portugal during the pandemic, with a 3% drop in average national terms over the last year.
Tourist rentals in Portugal: a guide to letting accommodation during the pandemic
Tourist lets, known in Portugal as "Alojamento Local (AL)", have been one of the major victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clean & Safe: the confidence boosting safety seal for holidays in Portugal this summer
Staying in tourist accommodation or simply going to a restaurant: such activities previously required no second thought but suddenly became impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal and across much of Europe.
7 reasons to choose local accommodation when travelling in Portugal
When we choose a holiday destination we immediately think of where we will be staying. A hotel may seem like the obvious option, but these days there are many more alternatives.
Can the concierge or doorman request ID from people entering or leaving my apartment building?
Living in an apartment block isn’t always easy, especially these days when permanent residents and tourists mix in the same building. Strange faces walking around can sometimes scare people and the condo in general may want to start controlling who enters and exits the building.
House of the week - 26th July 2019
This enormous property for sale in Faro, Portugal is really four properties in one. On the 11-hectare grounds, there is one main house and 3 separate guesthouses, as well as a large studio and an open-air theatre.
Setúbal is the sexy new investment opportunity in Portugal
If there was ever a time when Setúbal was called "ugly" or "dirty", idealista/news can now affirm that this area on the South Bank of the Tagus is no longer so. Setúbal has become a city which is attracting large numbers of investors from Portugal and abroad.