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Latest Mediterranean property investment news and analysis. 173 MedRealty stories.

01.09.2026 · № 292

Rent in the Algarve costs €22 per square meter. It is one of the most expensive markets in Portugal, comparable to Madeira and almost equal to Porto. Lisbon wins over everyone: they ask for €27/m2. Inland prices fall to €8 in Guard. For 70 squares in the Algarve will have to pay about €1,540, and in the province - just €560 for the same area. Data from Imovirtual over the past three months confirms that location decides everything.

The figures are based on the declarations of owners and agents, not on actual contracts. This is an important nuance for investors and those planning to move to retirement.…

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24.08.2026 · № 247

Portugal will introduce financial support for students who do not find housing in dormitories. If you receive a scholarship and live outside your region, the state will cover part of the lease even without a formal contract with the owner. It is enough to apply for an attempt to settle in the university fund.

Benefits vary by city: about 161 euros in Lisbon, 419 in Porto and 338 in Covale. This will help reduce deductions due to the inability to pay for private housing or lack of space …

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03.08.2026 · № 193

A surprising trend is taking hold of Portugal’s property market, with today’s buyers looking for energy-efficient homes that deliver environmental benefits and economic benefits. New investors from Scandinavia, Germany and the Benelux are bringing their strict requirements for a sustainable lifestyle to the market. These aspects are now considered not just a pleasant addition, but also a critical indicator of property quality.

A technical document (Energy Category) is mandatory for the sale or rental of housing. It measures building performance from A+ (high energy efficiency) to F (low level). This ensu…

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03.08.2026 · № 185

In the Portuguese heat, they fell asleep under hurricanes, and now apartment owners are forced to apply for one insurance cover for the entire building. Vitor Armaliy, vice president of the Association for Condomium Management (APEGAC), proposes that the government introduce a single insurance for all apartments, instead of many separate contracts.

“If one house has 100 apartments, it will cost hundreds of insurance,” he says. He believes that a single insurance program can simplify the payment process and ensure uniformity i…

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