Current property taxes news, rules and analysis for Portugal. This guide brings together 16 source-linked MedRealty stories.
Unlike the old system, eligibility for benefits is now checked annually. Applicants must prove a real job in the country: have lived there for 183 days or have permanent residence …
Read →But the main news is not the amount, but where the capital goes. Hotels and logistics ate up nearly 58% of investment in the second quarter. Investments in the hotel increased by 8…
Read →Buyers have become more discerning and are willing to pay a premium for ready-to-live housing without long repairs. The average check jumped from 2.2 to 3.7 million euros. Investme…
Read →The government proposes to assess the scale of work not by bureaucracy, but through cost statistics. If tenants are required to move out, compensation will increase: at least two y…
Read →Spain and Greece often win the race, but Lisbon does a great job. Foreign residents are happy with the climate, security and affordable housing prices. Investments in this country …
Read →Portuguese banks willingly finance the purchase of real estate for foreigners, but the terms depend on status. If you are a tax resident of Portugal with a NIF, the process is simi…
Read →Builders have long paid 6% VAT on works in urban rehabilitation zones. However, the tax authority recently began demanding additional approval (ORU), threatening to impose 23% VAT …
Read →From 1 July, Portugal's immigration agency AIMA has opened a new online service for applications for permanent residence. European citizens and their family members can now complet…
Read →Despite amendments to citizenship legislation, Portugal's golden visa continues to attract foreign investors. Between January and May 2026, golden visa funds received €283 million—…
Read →The government has abandoned plans for a further reduction in personal income tax in the second half of the year, citing budgetary exhaustion. February storms inflicted significant…
Read →If you work for a foreign company but live in Portugal, this applies to you. The Portuguese tax office requires all residents of the country to declare income not only within Portu…
Read →The European Commission has urged Lisbon to reconsider its municipal property tax (IMI). The objective is clear: to encourage Portuguese homeowners to sell vacant properties and st…
Read →Portuguese real estate is often more than an investment—it represents a life project. Yet many foreign owners give little thought to succession planning until it is too late. If yo…
Read →After years of chaos in its immigration system, the Portuguese government has announced tangible progress. The AIMA agency and a dedicated task force have processed more than 763,0…
Read →Portugal is losing immigrants due to bureaucratic obstacles. Since 2024, the outflow has accelerated sharply, particularly among Brazilians—historically the country's largest immig…
Read →Remote work is becoming an increasingly viable pathway to Europe, with more countries launching digital nomad visas—a trend that has moved from niche offering to mainstream in 2026…
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