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.
Beyond the Algarve: Portugal’s best golf courses
The Algarve takes the trophy for propelling Portugal into a world-leading golf destination. But these days the exquisite fairways and chic resorts along the stunning coastline around Lisbon are also catching the eye of discerning golfers from around the globe. Unsure if the well-trodden Algarve is right for you? Then read on for some alternative options…Read more...
No more golden visas for Portugal
The Portuguese Immigration and Border Service has just announced it will be shutting down its golden visa scheme.Read more...
Portugal named the best place to retire in 2023
Portugal has long been considered a desirable place to retire. Consistent interest in the country as a retirement destination now seems set to increase, with a study naming the country as the best place to retire for 2023.Read more...
5 pretty properties in the Algarve
Many of those looking to buy property in Portugal settle on the Algarve for its bustling culture, lively locals and beachy coast. To help you get a good idea of what the property market in the Algarve looks like, here I’ve gathered five pretty properties that are for sale right now! So act fast if one tickles your fancy, it could catch someone else’s eye too.Read more...
Portugal Golden Visa investment soars 42% in 2022
The SEF recently announced that in 2022, 1,281 golden visas, also known as Residence Permits for Investment (ARI), were issued in Portugal.Read more...
5 affordable places to buy in Portugal within easy reach of Lisbon
If you’re wondering where to buy in Portugal and like the idea of being within easy reach of Lisbon, here are five affordable places to buy property. Each location is either near Lisbon or has good transport connections to the bustling capital.Read more...
The best places to speak English in Portugal
There’s no doubt that learning Portuguese is desirable in you plan to live in Portugal. If you wish to truly integrate, understand the culture of the country, and properly get to know your Portuguese neighbours, learning the language should be a top priority.Read more...
Cristiano Ronaldo to build £43m apartment complex in Madeira
After a valiant effort captaining the Portuguese football team in the 2022 World Cup, quick-footed Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he’s to expand his property empire in Portugal.Read more...
5 places to live in Portugal without a car
Portugal is well-known as a place where you can enjoy a fabulous lifestyle on a relatively low budget. However, not everything is cheap in Portugal. The cost of running a car is notably high. Although, owning a car is not essential in Portugal.Read more...
With fewer Portuguese homes on sale, how can you still find a bargain?
For all its sunshine and relaxed lifestyle, Portugal hasn’t escaped economic disruption in recent months. One consequence has been a drop in properties on the market by 30% since last year. But as a leading Algarve estate agent explains, you shouldn’t be put off. A bit more preparation before your viewing trip and you can still bag a Portuguese property bargain…Read more...
Fancy a calm, coastal life? Move to marvellous Madeira
Madeira is an island off the coast of north Africa, a little closer to the UK than the Canary Islands but with the same warm-but-rarely-too-hot climate. It’s very Portuguese, but Funchal is a truly international city too, with a large number of international residents and a thriving cultural scene. Travel just a couple of miles inland, however, and the landscape is simply dazzling!Read more...