The Portuguese rental market experienced a slowdown in mid-2024, likely due to both a lack of available properties and new incentives for home purchases, such as lower interest rates or the IMT exemption for young buyers.
Are you considering buying or renting a house in Portugal?
Discovering affordable apartments for rent in Portugal is becoming a priority for many looking to enjoy the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes this diverse country offers.
Renting a house in Portugal continues to be an option for many households, given the flexibility it presents, along with the lower initial investment required compared to purchasing a home. However, rental prices continue to become much more expensive in large urban centers, putting pressure on salaries.
Portugal is mired in a housing crisis, with house prices, both for buying and renting, remaining high. Increasing supply is the solution put forward by many players in the property sector, but there are several challenges to overcome along the way.
In Portugal, there is a shortage of houses for rent in the residential market. As a result of high demand, properties across Portugal are only on the market for a short time. To be precise, about 30% of the houses rented in February via idealista were on the Portuguese market less than a week.
When choosing a house to rent, one of the key factors is the cost.
Buying property to put on the rental market is a viable investment option, but does it pay off in Portugal?
Rental housing is a market that is staying buoyant, even in pandemic times. More and more families are renting their homes in Portugal. The price of houses for rent is showing signs of growth. Rental subsidies continue at a good pace, although they do not reach all families.
The rental market seems to be gaining popularity in Portugal, with more and more people choosing to rent rather than buy.
Renting a room in Portugal is no longer a trend that is exclusively linked students.
Moving to Portugal is both exciting and daunting, and one of the biggest questions that arises amongst expats is whether to buy or rent property in Portugal.
Many of the measures announced to tackle the effects of the coronavirus in Portugal only apply to the mainland or hve different conditions in Portugal's islands.
If you rent out a property in Portugal then be aware that there are some changes in the amount of income tax (IRS) that you will have to pay on your rental income when it is declared.
Properties purchased in Portugal on credit can be rented out without restrictions and without the risk of worsening your mortgage conditions starting from 2020, provided that the rental contract mentions that there is a mortgage. Do you still have questions?
Renting out your holiday home the rest of the year while you are not using it can be an additional source of income. The Portuguese real estate sector is currently very dynamic, and demand is on the rise, often exceeding supply so that higher rents can be charged.
Imagine you live in a rented property and the landlord decides that they want to sell it. Do you, as a tenant, have to authorise the landlord to allow visits to the property?
Often after moving, be that because of having changed to another rental house or bought a house, the previous electricity and gas contracts are still in force. In these cases, since the contract is in another person’s name, it’s necessary to change the titleholder.
A tenancy deposit to rent a house is often a cause of friction between landlords and tenants. Deposits on rental are regulated legally by the Portuguese Civil Code, but it is not always easy for both parties to understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to deposits.
This week, real estate agencies and other companies operating in the Portuguese real estate sector will be subject to a new regulation that comes into force on 26th June 2019.
The next application period for the latest edition of the Porta 65 Jovem rental programme is coming up: it is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on 16th April 2019 and end at 6 p.m. on 21st May 2019.
If you are looking for a property in Portugal, sometimes it is not easy to find the right dream house or the perfect holiday home. There are many factors to consider when choosing a home, from the number of rooms to the balcony to the garage parking space – every detail counts.
The Portuguese Council of Ministers (Conselho de Ministros) approved a decree law on 14th February 2019 creating the Right in rem to Lasting Housing (Direito Real de Habitação Duradoura or DRHD), a scheme that aims to provide families with a stable housing solution and allow them to maintain their p
Do you know what assignment of lease is and in what situations it happens? In today's article for idealista/news by Alerta Deco, the Portuguese Consumer Protection Association, we will explain this topic.
"I have a transfer of rental contract that dates from 2005.
Many banks ask for a guarantee when granting a loan for the purchase of a house, but there are also certain landlords who ask for one in new leasing contracts.
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