List of Articles

Portugal Real Estate Journal

Understand Portuguese Real Estate like an Experienced Realtor.

Portugal's Tax for Expats: Rates & Benefits

An overview of taxes for expats in Portugal, including tax residency, IRS rates, investment income, property taxes, inheritance, tax benefits and annual returns.

August 25, 2026

Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa Guide for Expats

An overview of the Portugal D8 visa for digital nomads, including visa types, requirements, documents, application process, residence, taxes and places to live.

August 23, 2026

New Build vs Resale Property in Portugal: Which is Better

A comparison of new-build and resale property in Portugal, including price, condition, documents, location, future costs and key factors to consider before buying.

August 20, 2026

How to Buying Property “Off-Plan” in Portugal

What buyers need to know about purchasing off-plan property in Portugal, including developer checks, CPCV, construction payments, project changes, completion and key risks.

August 18, 2026

Portugal’s Rental Yield Hotspots Guide

An overview of rental markets in Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto, Gaia, Braga, Aveiro, Coimbra, Setúbal and the Algarve, as well as factors that affect rental demand and investment performance.

August 16, 2026

Portugal Real Estate Investment: Guide for Expats

What expats need to know about real estate investment in Portugal, including property types, locations, rental strategies, taxes, costs and risks.

August 14, 2026

The Types of Properties in Portugal

An overview of property types in Portugal, including apartments, houses, villas, rural properties, land, commercial real estate and key features.

August 11, 2026

Real Estate in Portugal: Guide for Expats

Buying property in Portugal involves more than choosing the right home. Learn how the purchase process works for foreigners, what to check before signing, and what to expect from mortgages, taxes and ownership.

August 9, 2026

Living in Braga: What Expats Need to Know

Braga is more than a historic city. Discover what everyday life here feels like, from neighbourhoods and local routines to work, culture, and the city’s distinctly northern Portuguese character.

August 5, 2026

Living in Douro Valley: What Expats Need to Know

What it is like to live in Portugal’s Douro Valley, from choosing a town and property to transport, remote work, local services, wine-growing life, food, and leisure.

August 4, 2026

Living in Portugal's Silver Coast: What You Need to Know

A look at life on Portugal’s Silver Coast, including where to live, local climate, housing, transport, healthcare, schools, food, and everyday services.

August 27, 2026

Living in Comporta: What Expats Need to Know

A closer look at everyday life in Comporta, from Atlantic beaches and rice fields to local homes, transport, services, food, and the changes between summer and the quieter months.

August 27, 2026

Living in Porto: What Expats Need to Know

A practical look at settling in Porto: from its Atlantic climate and historic housing to distinctive neighbourhoods, local food, transport, schools, and everyday city life.

August 27, 2026

Living in Algarve: What Expats Need to Know

What everyday life in the Algarve is like for expats, from the region’s climate and coastal setting to housing, transport, healthcare, and local services.

August 27, 2026

Living in Cascais: What Expats Need to Know

Life in Cascais for foreigners, including residency and property options, climate, food, attractions, local areas, and the expat community.

August 26, 2026

Living in Lisbon: What Expats Need to Know

An overview of living in Lisbon for expats: neighbourhoods, housing conditions, transport, local services, language, social life, and practical checks before moving.

August 26, 2026

Life in Portugal in 2026 for Foreigners

Everyday life for foreigners explained: residence status and essential formalities, housing, healthcare, education and transport, work, taxes, language and social integration.

August 26, 2026

Starting as a Individual Entrepreneur in Portugal (ENI)

An overview of becoming an individual entrepreneur in Portugal: eligibility, required documents, taxation, personal liability, and ongoing obligations.

August 26, 2026

How to open LDA company in Portugal

This article explains how foreign founders can establish, manage, and maintain a Portuguese limited company.

August 25, 2026

Starting a Business in Portugal as a Foreigner

An overview of starting a business in Portugal as a foreigner: company types, registration requirements, taxes, and available support.

August 25, 2026