Portuguese cities

How much does it cost to rent a house in the cheapest municipality of Portugal? And the most expensive?

Portugal was chosen as the world's best retirement destination in 2020 by International Living magazine and is a popular destination for expats wishing to retire abroad.

Emergency brigades to stabilise coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes, bans on groups of more than 4 people in cafes near schools and rules to avoid concentrations in public transport and at work.

Despite the current situation, buying houses and investing in property in Portugal that you can use as a holiday home and also rent out to tourists when you're not using it can be a great option.

Portugal is a safe, expat-friendly country with spectacular beaches, charming cities, pretty beach towns and historical fishing villages. Where are the best places to live in Portugal?

The health crisis caused by COVID-19 has driven change at several levels in Portugal; in economic, cultural and social terms, but also in the way we think and design public spaces, especially in cities.

The cost of living in Lisbon decreased in 2020. The Portuguese capital fell 11 places in the "Cost of Living 2020" ranking, by the consultancy firm Mercer, and is now the 106th most expensive city in the world to live in for expats out of a total of 209 major cities.

15th June 2020 sees a series of changes in the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Portugal just in time for the summer season.

In which areas of Lisbon and Porto is it more attractive and/or profitable for owners to put their houses up for rent? A recent study, "Investir no Mercado de Arrendamento" (Investing in the Rental Market), conducted by the real estate consultant JLL, seeks to answer these and other questions.

The district of Foz do Douro is located in the western part of Porto, next to the mouth of the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean and is certainly one of the most affluent areas of the city, known for being inhabited by the wealthy and upper class.

Porto is a city full of life and charm, and if you want a property close to the city without being right in the centre, this modern villa overlooking "Parque da Cidade" in Porto might just be the property for you.

This 87m2 apartment in Lisbon is a delight for lovers of both architecture and decoration. The property, located in the Picoas neighbourhood of the city and whose style oscillates between sophisticated and contemporary, is distinguished by a circular opening in the wall lined in brass.