Buying process

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

Few issues create as much confusion and stress as the capital gains tax when selling a house. Understanding whether you need to pay capital gains tax, and how much, is essential before completing a property sale. In simple terms, capital gains refer to the profit made on the sale of a property.

Portugal is now the second EU country with the largest increase in housing prices since 2020, with a 24.1% rise, only behind Greece (29%). At the same time, the country remains among the EU member states with low purchasing power, according to the latest Pordata data.

While Portugal faces a housing crisis and rising property prices, local differences are striking.

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,

Portugal continues to be an attractive country to live in, as well as invest in, despite the uncertain economic and political context. But the lack of homes for sale is a structural problem with no end in sight, as new home construction is not keeping up with demand in the country.