Luxury modular homes are fast becoming a smart choice for those who want a more sustainable lifestyle without compromising on design, comfort or quality.
The housing crisis in Portugal is here to stay, with property prices rising far beyond the average family income. In this context, alternative construction methods are gaining traction.
The construction of modular homes in Portugal is set to experience a new surge in 2025 with an increase in demand for this housing model. According to Fixando, an online platform for service contracting, a 221% rise in demand is expected compared to 2024.
3D printed houses are already a reality in some locations across the world, and now they promise to revolutionise the construction sector in Portugal. Several companies are already using 3D technology to build houses and one of them is Litehaus which was founded in 2024.
Could 3D printing be the future for housing? Today we're taking a look at what will be the first Portuguese house "built" using a 3D printer in Portela da Villa, in Torres Vedras.
Prefabricated houses have been gaining more and more fans over the last few years, as they can be cheaper than traditional construction and are much quicker to build. But there are still doubts among builders and families about the application of VAT on the sale of these homes.
Prefabricated and modular houses have become increasingly popular in Portugal due to their greater simplicity and speed of construction compared to traditional masonry.
The ideal size of a house depends a lot on the needs of each person. However, it is true that single-storey houses can be very comfortable for many reasons, as all rooms are located at the same level.
Portugal is filled with unique, charming hotels, and today's offering is no different. We're travelling away from the coast to inland Portugal, which hides idyllic landscapes and charming nooks that seem to be taken from another world.
Prefabrication can contribute to achieving the environmental goals of the European Union (EU) and reduce construction costs, thus increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of this industry.
In Portugal there is a type of construction that has been gaining traction in recent years, though it remains less common than in many other parts of the world. We are referring to LSF, or 'Light Steel Frame' construction.
If you drive from Lisbon to Caldas de Aregos, in the municipality of Resende, it will take you almost four hours, and on the final stretch of the journey you will likely see hardly anyone around.
There has been a tendency in the past to associate prefab houses with poor quality, cookie cutter, prepackaged structures. But prefab is not synonymous with standardized: today in Portugal this type of construction offers a wide variety of solutions, namely in terms of materials,
When thinking about buying a property or moving house in Portugal, one of the options on the table may be purchasing a plot of land in order to build your own house.
Prefabricated and modular homes are an alternative to traditional construction and can be the right choice for those looking for a comfortable, flexible and adaptable property in Portugal.