Portugal

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What Portugal Charges When a Property Owner Dies

Portugal charges no inheritance tax to a spouse, children or parents, but other heirs pay 10% stamp duty.

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Portugal Lifts the IMT Brackets and Buyer Relief

Portugal's 2027 budget lifts the IMT brackets and the young-buyer ceiling, and cuts VAT on construction to 6%.

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Portuguese Asking Prices Reach a Record in September

Portuguese asking prices hit a September record, with the fastest rises in mid-sized cities rather than Lisbon.

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Portugal Deeds Must Now State the Urbanistic Title

Portuguese deeds must now say whether urban property has an urbanistic title, and silence can undo the sale.

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Euro Area House Prices Cool to 4.0% as Portugal Leads

Eurostat's second quarter index shows euro area house prices cooling to 4.0%, with Portugal leading and France falling.

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Why Algarve Attracts 45% More US Buyers in 2025

American buyers are flocking to Portugal's Algarve region in record numbers, drawn by its year-round sunshine, affordable luxury properties, and favorable investment climate compared to traditional European markets.

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Portugal Home Prices 35% Too High in 2025

A comprehensive 2025 analysis reveals Portuguese residential properties are drastically overpriced, creating significant affordability challenges for local buyers and potential investors alike.

Portugal Ranks 7th Highest for Property Taxes in 2025

Portugal's property tax burden places it among Europe's top seven countries in 2025, impacting homeowners and investors across the nation.

Portugal Raises Foreign Property Costs, Extends Citizenship Wait

Portugal's new immigration rules double property investment thresholds and extend citizenship waiting periods to six years.

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New Home Building Costs Soar in Portugal

Construction expenses have jumped dramatically across Portugal, with material costs and labor shortages driving up prices for new residential projects by over 30% this year.

Algarve Receives Major 125 Million Euro Investment

The Algarve region is set to benefit from a massive 125 million euro investment aimed at boosting tourism infrastructure and economic development across southern Portugal's most popular destination.