Money
Portugal’s 7.5% IMT for Non-Resident Buyers, Explained
The new flat rate since May 2026, the three exceptions that are most of the story, and how the refund works.
Living
Where Do Expats Actually Live in Portugal?
Where foreign residents really cluster — Lisbon, Cascais, the Algarve, Porto, the Silver Coast and Madeira.
City Guides
Lisbon vs Porto vs the Algarve: Quality of Life Compared
An even-handed look at climate, cost, healthcare, schools, transport and pace, with the real trade-offs.
Living
Healthcare in Portugal: SNS, Private & What Expats Pay
How the SNS works for expats, the end of most user fees, S1 and EHIC, private cover, and what people actually pay.
Family
International Schools Around Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra
British, American, IB, French and German curricula, the fees to expect, and how to choose.
Settling
What a NIF Is, Who Needs One, and How to Get One
What a fiscal number is, who needs one, and how to get it without flying over — not just for buyers.
Money
Opening a Portuguese Bank Account as a Non-Resident
Why you need one, the NIF-first rule, the documents banks ask for, and how to do it remotely.
Money
Mortgages in Portugal for Non-Residents
How much you can borrow, the deposit to expect, 2026 rates, and how to finance from abroad.
Visas & Residency
Can Brazilians Still Move to Portugal Through CPLP?
What the October 2025 law change means: get your residence visa at the consulate before you travel.
Investment
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Golden Visa Fund
The diligence questions that matter — eligibility, lock-up, fees, exits and US-investor reporting.
Buying
Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner
Your complete 2026 guide — process, costs, legal checks, and the mistakes to avoid.
Buying
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Portugal Remotely?
Yes — and here’s exactly how the remote purchase process works, end to end.
Buying
What Is CPCV in Portugal? A Simple Guide for Foreign Buyers (2026)
The promissory contract that legally locks your purchase — everything foreign buyers need to check before signing.
Buying
Hidden Costs of Buying Property in Portugal (2026)
The full cost picture: IMT, stamp duty, legal fees, FX, condominium, furnishing — with a worked €1,000,000 example.
Investment
Can You Airbnb Any Property in Portugal?
What buyers need to know about AL licences and short-term rental restrictions in 2026.
City Guides
Lisbon vs Porto: Which City Makes More Sense?
Neither city is better across the board. A straight comparison for foreign property buyers — lifestyle, prices, climate, investment.
City Guides
Where to Buy in Porto: Best Areas for Property Buyers
Cedofeita, Bonfim, Foz, Boavista, historic centre — a candid area-by-area guide matched to buyer type.
Buying
Why Use a Buyer’s Agent in Portugal?
What most foreign buyers realise too late — and when independent representation genuinely changes the outcome.
Buying
Common Mistakes Foreign Buyers Make in Portugal
10 mistakes we see most often — why they happen, and how the smallest decisions become the most expensive later.
Buying
How Long Does It Take to Buy Property in Portugal?
A realistic timeline for foreign buyers, stage by stage — and what speeds things up or slows them down.
Buying
New Build or Resale Property in Portugal?
A clear-eyed comparison — where each makes sense, where buyers misjudge both, and the question to ask before deciding.
Buying
How to Get a NIF in Portugal: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
Who needs one, the fiscal-representative rule, what it costs, and how to get it remotely.
Buying
Independent Buyer’s Agent in Portugal for Foreigners: How to Choose One
What a buyer-side advisor does, and how to evaluate one as a foreigner.