The Market Pulse | January 2026
The Portuguese property market is officially shifting gears: moving from "frantic" to "focused." I’ve spent the first two weeks of the year on the ground, and the vibe has changed. It’s no longer a blind race for square footage; it’s a strategic hunt for value […]
Portugal Real Estate 2026: The 7.5% IMT Reality
The entry cost for non-resident buyers in Portugal has fundamentally changed.
Under the 2026 State Budget, residential purchases by tax non-residents are now subject to a flat 7.5% IMT (Property Transfer Tax) […]
The 2026 Yield Map: Where is the "Smart Money" moving?
The days of "buying anything in Lisbon and winning" are over. As we settle into Q1 2026, the Portuguese rental market has entered a new phase: The Great Stabilisation […]
The “Hidden” Costs of Moving to Portugal
Buying the house is usually the easy part.
The paperwork is structured. The process is known. The timelines are manageable if you have the right people around you […]
Quiet luxury in Portugal is rarely about the house.
It’s about the habits that only become visible once you actually live here.
Most international searches start with square metres and finishes. They usually end with a search for rhythm […]
A Discreet Hospitality Opportunity in Melides
Some projects are not defined by scale, but by coherence. They aren't built to dominate the landscape, but to translate its rhythm […]