Sara Sequeira 
According to analysts, the Algarve property market is set to outperform many international real estate markets.This strong performance is expected to be driven by high demand, limited supply, and sustained international interest. Price growth is anticipated to remain healthy, with investors likely to benefit from capital gains that could surpass those seen in the UK, … Weiterlesen …
In 2024, Portugal’s real estate sector once again reached record-high figures, with housing sales increasing by approximately 13%. Although this growth is significant, real estate agencies acknowledge that 2024 was a much better year for the market than 2023. However, while expectations for 2025 remain optimistic, they are more moderate. While foreign buyers continue to … Weiterlesen …
Around 8% of homes listed for sale in December 2024 were off the market in less than a week. According to data from Lusa, 20% of homes remained on the market for one week to one month, 31% for one to three months, 32% for three months to a year, and 9% for more than … Weiterlesen …
Step 1: Get a lawyer It is advisable to use a Portuguese speaking broker and solicitor who knows their way round the system. Note: Many solicitors speak English and French but the purchaser may wish to use the services of a translator for documents and the official signing. Step 2: Find an estate agent The … Weiterlesen …
In a recent interview, Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa announced that the country’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime will be abolished for new applicants starting in 2024. The NHR regime offers a range of tax benefits to non-residents who move to Portugal, including a 10-year exemption on most foreign-sourced income and a reduced tax rate … Weiterlesen …
For those who have a Portuguese Residency Card (Cartão de Residencia), a Portuguese Tax Code (Numero Fiscal de Contribuinte), a Portuguese bank account (Conta Bancaria em Portugal), proof of regular income and/ or contract (Contrato) with an international or national company in Portugal, and a good credit rating it is fairly easy to take out … Weiterlesen …
As was predicted, in 2015 the Algarve region received an increase of 20.5 percent more French visitors between January and October. With visitors from the United Kingdom leading the chart, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and France are following close behind with a significant increase of tourists who visited the Algarve in 2015. As was … Weiterlesen …
