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...
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...
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....
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By train from Cascais to Alcochete or from Sintra to Setúbal, the new station in Lisbon: the transport revolution of the third bridge over the Tagus. The new bridge over the river will not only connect Lisbon to the future airport and create...
On 8th January, the new Urban Licensing Simplex was passed. We are analysing the much-discussed Law 10/2024, which is expected to boost the supply of properties on the market by converting commercial spaces into residential ones, abolishing licences and simplifying licensing in...