MOL Portugal Blog

Honest Insights on Portuguese Property

Practical guides for foreigners buying, renting, and investing in Portugal — written by Mia & Rafael from what we actually see on the ground.

Buying

Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner

Your complete 2026 guide — process, costs, legal checks, and the mistakes to avoid.

April 2026 · 11 min read
Buying

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Portugal Remotely?

Yes — and here’s exactly how the remote purchase process works, end to end.

April 2026 · 11 min read
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.

April 2026 · 11 min read
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.

April 2026 · 11 min read
Investment

Can You Airbnb Any Property in Portugal?

What buyers need to know about AL licences and short-term rental restrictions in 2026.

April 2026 · 11 min read
City Guides

Lisbon vs Porto: Which City Makes More Sense?

Neither city is better across the board. An honest comparison for foreign property buyers — lifestyle, prices, climate, investment.

April 2026 · 11 min read
City Guides

Where to Buy in Porto: Best Areas for Property Buyers

Cedofeita, Bonfim, Foz, Boavista, historic centre — an honest area-by-area guide matched to buyer type.

April 2026 · 12 min read
Buying

Why Use a Buyer’s Agent in Portugal?

What most foreign buyers realise too late — and when independent representation genuinely changes the outcome.

April 2026 · 11 min read
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.

April 2026 · 12 min read
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.

April 2026 · 9 min read
Buying

New Build or Resale Property in Portugal?

An honest comparison — where each makes sense, where buyers misjudge both, and the question to ask before deciding.

April 2026 · 11 min read