Portugal property news
Browse the latest Portugal property news here at Portugal Property Guides. You can stay up to date with the latest developments as you plan on buying a property in Portugal. We cover a range of news topics, from house price trends to new laws and regulations, so you don’t need to look anywhere else for the most up to date news on the property market in Portugal.
Moving to Comporta: Portugal’s up-and-coming beach destination
Described by Conde Nast, the publication house behind Vogue and Tatler, as “Portugal’s best secret beach spot”, Comporta has attracted a considerable celebrity following in recent years. Madonna, Christian Louboutin, George Clooney and Cindy Crawford are just some of the big names that have become associated with Comporta. So what is this mysterious location?Read more...
Golden visas, citizen’s card and more: latest news from Portugal
Browse the latest news from Portugal, where an award winning tourism industry and golden visa opportunities are catching the attention of property buyers.Read more...
Car ownership and driving in Portugal
Driving in Portugal, some other British drivers will tell you, is not for the faint of heart. A saying you often hear in Portugal is that the locals never hurry unless they’re behind the wheel of a car. In our experience, however, it’s fine once you’re used to it! This article covers everything from the legal practicalities of taking your own car there, to taking the Portuguese driving test.Read more...
News roundup from Portugal
With summer in full swing and World Cup fever sweeping across the land thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s heroics, let’s find out the latest news from Portugal.Read more...
5 reasons to love living in Portugal
People living in Portugal often post lots of photos of their local towns and beaches on Instagram and Facebook. Imagine living somewhere where day-to-day life is as visually inspiring as being on holiday!Read more...
How to renovate a property in Portugal
A property renovation in Portugal is an awfully tempting prospect. A quick browse through property listings for the country reveals an enormous selection of potential projects. These span ruins, places that only need cosmetic attention, and homes with exciting expansion options. But before you sign anything, check out our guide to renovating homes in Portugal, from costs per metre to planning rules. We’ve included a couple of potential Portuguse renovation projects too.Read more...
Latest news from Portugal
From rising property prices to the annual Sir Cliff Richard singalong, there’s plenty going on in Portugal as we head into June.Read more...
New homes in Portugal as demand grows
Portugal is looking forward to a long, hot and successful summer. Holiday accommodation is already largely booked out for summer and the airports are at full capacity. So the big news is all about development. New airports, new building projects and international schools, all are going up.Read more...
Tavira: discover the Algarve’s most charming town
Set on either side of the Rio Gilão, Tavira is easy to fall in love with, having managed to retain the feel of an authentic Portuguese working town. Its location in the eastern Algarve means its popularity with tourists is growing, but it is by no means taken over by them. Unlike some of its contemporaries in the region’s central belt.Read more...
Madeira tempts buyers from Canaries and Algarve
Madeira has long been popular with British and other international holidaymakers. It has winter warmth, stunning flora and countryside and plenty of flights from the UK. It’s a friendly island too, with a wide range of leisure facilities and a gorgeous capital city, yet all in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere than some Portuguese locations. But what of Madeira property? What will you pay and where should you be looking? We have all the answers, and you can search property for sale in Madeira here.Read more...
Your guide to gardening in Portugal
Life in Portugal is very much one lived outdoors. Most people who move here permanently or buy a holiday home look forward to long warm summers, year-round sun, low levels of precipitation and the opportunity this brings to spend far more time outside than back home. This often includes continuing their passion for that Great British pastime, pottering in the garden.Read more...
