5 affordable new developments from €212,000: what arrived in September
Five September launches in the Porto metropolitan area: prices from €212,000, completion dates and developers’ payment schedules.
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Portugal property news
Property market updates, new developments and practical ARR articles about buying, renting and living in Portugal.
7 available new-build properties in Portugal from €220,000: what appeared in August
New-build properties in Portugal stopped being a market where €300k guarantees a wide choice a long time ago. Especially in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve. Therefore, in our August selection, we decided to look not at the most spectacular and expensive projects, but at...
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YouTube channels: “We Bought a House in Portugal”
Bloggers who bought an old house in Portugal. Their experience will be both an inspiration and the most realistic textbook for you. Renovation of an old Portuguese house is not just construction, it's a national...
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Portugal vs the UAE: liquidity, risks and the reality of the property market
We were prompted to write this article by another question from a client who had been listening to stories about a «bubble» in the Portuguese real estate market – mainly from Dubai realtors. We have prepared a sober and balanced...
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Exemption from IMT. Who is it for?
Who is eligible for exemption from IMT? IMT is a municipal tax on the transfer of property for consideration, i.e. a tax payable each time there is a change of ownership of a property in Portugal. It is calculated....
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The São Tomé and Príncipe ‘golden passport’: the quickest and cheapest in the world
"São Tomé and Príncipe’s "Golden’ Passport: Citizenship by Investment – just 2 months and $90,000. Book a free consultation. On 1 August, Decree-Law 07/2025 came into force, which regulates STP citizenship through...
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First time in Portugal: a tour of new-build properties
On 15 September, ARR is organising a group tour of residential developments currently under construction in Lisbon and Cascais. This is a new format for Portugal, though it is common in some countries as an "open house tour" or "inspection trip". As part of...
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Where did flats increase in price the most in 2024?
Property prices in Portugal continued to rise in 2024: in December 2024, house prices were up by 10.4% compared with the same month in 2023. Buying a house in Portugal now costs 2,827 euros per square metre as of the end of...
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Where do celebrities buy homes in Portugal?
In recent years, Portugal has become a real magnet for world celebrities. The beauty and diversity of its nature, its mild climate, safety and high quality of life continue to attract stars from various countries who...
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Property prices in Portugal in 2025
Between 2015 and 2023, the cumulative increase in house prices in Portugal stood at 105.8%, whilst the average bank valuation for the first 10 months of 2024 recorded an increase of 11% compared with the same period last...
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