
What does the ‘More Housing’ program mean for you?
The recent announcement of the ‘More Housing’ set of measures by the Portuguese government is unfortunately creating a lot of instability and confusion in the market.

Portugal ends Golden Visa and curtails short-term rentals
The government of António Costa announced a series of radical measures to combat real estate speculation, including the end of Portugal’s popular Golden Visa program.

Good news for Golden Visa applicants
2022 was a strong year for Golden Visa applications, with a 42% increase compared to 2021. This corresponds to 1,281 Residence Permits and 654.2 million euros.

Key facts and numbers for 2023
The numbers are now out: Portuguese real estate prices rose by 14% in 2022, despite the challenges posed by inflation and the war in Ukraine.

Our most recent project is almost ready to debut
As we close 2022, we are proud to announce that our O Moinho 98 (The Mill 98) project is almost ready to welcome visitors!

How is Portugal handling the current economic crisis?
Relatively speaking, Portugal is still doing reasonably well.

Property prices continue to rise
House prices in Portugal still continue to rise as supply remains scarce for the existing demand.

The Golden Visa program continues - for now
If you are considering investing in Portuguese real estate for Golden Visa purposes, you may not have a lot of time left to do so.

Lisbon’s Camara Municipal private tour
Today we had the opportunity to visit Lisbon’s Camara Municipal (City Council) and have lunch with an advisor of Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas.

Cryptocurrencies: the end of the free ride?
Portugal has long been considered a cryptocurrency tax haven. It was probably too good to last.

Portugal launches a new Digital Nomad visa
Portugal released the requirements for its highly anticipated "digital nomad visa."

Comporta - Yea or Nay?
After Lisbon and Cascais, Comporta is the location we get asked about the most. Here’s why.

Golden visas for the whole family
Good news! As an investor, your Golden Visa application can cover your entire family.

Most popular ways to obtain a Golden Visa
Most investors choose to buy property for rental (short or long term), as a second home, or as a retirement destination.

Golden Visa investment options
Quite a few investment options are available, even though in practice some are a lot more common than others.

What are the requirement’s for Portugal’s Golden Visa program?
Since its inception in 2012, Portugal’s residency-by-investment program has become one of the most popular in the world.

What are the requirements to obtain a local mortgage?
The first thing you’ll need to do is obtain a NIF (Portuguese fiscal number).

As a foreigner, can I obtain a mortgage to purchase a rental property?
Yes you can. Whether you are a citizen or a foreigner, Portuguese banks do finance up to 80% of the value of the property.

Marie’s journey
After years spent commuting between Los Angeles, Lagos and Nairobi, I started looking for a permanent home.

Is buying rental property in Lisbon and the surrounding areas still a good investment?
Yes, but it also depends on your expectations and your strategy.