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Homeowners in Portugal will see some financial relief in December, with reductions of up to €130 for an average mortgage of €150,000 over a 30-year term. Monthly payments on contracts due for review next month will drop significantly, driven primarily by declines in Euribor rates, which serve as the benchmark for most home loans in … Read more
The proposed State Budget (SB) law for 2025 was approved in general terms with votes in favor from the two parties supporting the Government, PSD (social democrats) and CDS-PP (people’s party), and abstention by the PS (socialist party). After two days of debate, the Assembly of the Republic approved the SB proposal with favorable votes … Read more
The municipality of Lagos once again embraces the holiday season with a diverse program for the entire family. From November 30 to January 6, Praça do Infante will return as the central hub of the festive season, hosting dozens of activities throughout the municipality. From performances, roaming and musical entertainment, storytelling sessions, Christmas craft workshops, … Read more
On November 28, the Government approved a decree at the Council of Ministers that relaxes the Land Law, enabling municipalities to release land, including rustic plots, for the construction of public or low-income housing. The decree aims to simplify and make land-use legislation more flexible, allowing municipal councils to unlock plots for residential construction. This … Read more
The Western Algarve continues to be an attractive option for those looking for a quieter, nature-orientated lifestyle in a beautiful and genuine setting. The Algarve is indescribably beautiful and all of its regions are gorgeous!..but the Western Algarve, and in particular the Western Algarve Coast, is considered the most favoured in the south of Portugal. … Read more
According to the Bank of Portugal (BdP), one in five new loans was granted to foreign citizens, whether residents or non-residents in Portugal The share of foreign citizens (residents and non-residents) in the total stock of real estate credit increased from 6.9% in December 2022 to 8.2% in June 2024. These figures, reflecting the analysis … Read more
The changes to the IRS for 2025 promise an increase in disposable income for most workers and pensioners. The IRS has undergone a number of changes, introduced through the OE 2025, the effect of which will be partially felt in the coming months, through withholding tax, and with the final adjustment scheduled for when the … Read more
