Portugal raises property transfer tax for non-resident buyers: what you need to know
On 25 September 2025, the Portuguese Prime Minister announced an increase in the Municipal Property Transfer Tax (IMT) for non-resident buyers, while Portuguese emigrants are exempt.
Buying a house to rent: is it a good investment?
Buying property to put on the rental market is a viable investment option, but does it pay off in Portugal?
Buying a house in Portugal - everything you need to know
Buying a property in Portugal - be it a flat, a house, a farm, or a plot of land - is a rather complex process and implies compliance with several legal requirements.
Tax benefits for choosing to live in the countryside in Portugal
The COVID-19 pandemic has been awakening a new interest in areas of Portugal that are less densely populated. And there is now good news for those who are thinking of changing their lives and replacing life in the city with less urban areas.
Household expenses in Portugal in 2020
Everything indicates, except in the case of unexpected surprises, that the Portuguese will benefit in 2020 from an increase in purchasing power, thanks to improved economic conditions and falling unemployment, together with an expected rise in wages, on average, above inflation.
Taxes for residents and non-residents when buying property in Portugal
The difference between buying a house in Portugal being a resident or not depends on the purpose of the house. If you buy a house to live in Portugal, you are buying a permanent home and are a resident, but if you do not live in Portugal and you buy property there it will count as a second home.
New luxury homes in Lisbon's Avenida da República will be exempt from IMI and IMT taxes
29 new luxury apartments are due to be built at number 95, Avenida da República in Lisbon and because of its status as a classified property, the buyers of any future apartments there will be exempt from having to pay the IMI and IMT property taxes.
Ex-pats pay 50% more to buy Portuguese houses
Much has been said about the importance of foreign investment in the current dynamism of the real estate market in Portugal.
12 steps to follow to buy a house in Portugal
Buying a house can be a real headache, whether it’s your first time or you’re an old hand.
Renovating a home: do you know all the tax exemptions, benefits and discounts?
Urban regeneration is not only in vogue, it's here to stay. It’s a sector that has also introduced a new dynamic to the Portuguese real estate market.
IMT: what it is and how to work it out
The Municipal Property Transfer Tax (Imposto Municipal sobre a Transmissão Onerosa de Imóveis or IMT) is a tax on onerous transfers of properties in Portuguese territory.
Checklist for buying a property in Portugal
Buying a house can be a long and complex process, with a lot of official hoops to remember to jump through.
What are the costs involved in buying a house in Portugal?
The cost of buying a house is more than just your monthly mortgage payments.