With the investment by real estate rule changes to Golden Visa, NHR regime getting retired and topping that off with the Prime Minister of Portugal resigning, we felt like we were barely able to catch our breath.

With the non-habitual resident (NHR) tax regime ending, is Portugal still a good place to relocate to? Many are upset and feel this may be a sign Portugal is no longer a good place to move to but we think this is a chance for a better and balanced program to emerge.

Pope Francis will be attending World Youth Day 2023, which is hosted by the beautiful city of Lisbon from August 2nd to 6th, 2023. The city is expected to bring in 1-2 million youths from all over the world. Then in May 2024, Taylor Swift will be playing 2 concerts at Estádio da Luz, one of her European stops on the Eras Tour.

Lisbon, the vibrant capital city of Portugal, comes alive during the month of June as it celebrates Santos Populares, a magnificent festival dedicated to Saint Anthony, Saint John, and Saint Peter. This lively event, also known as the Sardines Festival, brings together locals and visitors alike to revel in the infectious spirit of Lisbon.

We are usually able to determine which coast in Portugal are more suitable and which are not when looking for property. With extensive coastline throughout the country, not all coasts are the same and the surrounding area all have location specific microclimates. Portugal is a country of diverse microclimates that offers all sorts of weather conditions and natural beauty. Let's explore some of the fascinating microclimates across the country.

Q and A: Can I buy property in Portugal remotely? Absolutely! Remote purchases are becoming more common. With proper preparation and guidance, you can buy property without physically visiting Portugal. This is our specialty! Let MOL Portugal help you!

Whether you're looking to renovate a traditional Portuguese property, build a new home from scratch, or update an existing space, our team can provide you with a comprehensive range of services, including project management, design, sourcing materials, and construction.

So, what should you consider when buying a property in Portugal as a retiree? Although Portugal is known for its beautiful climate, with warm and sunny weather throughout the year, what are some things to consider if you are looking to buy a place to retire there?

Top 5 Cities in Portugal for Retirees

Check out our picks for the top 5 cities in Portugal for retirees. These are based on factors like cost of living, amenities, and overall quality of life.

Are you ready to take the leap and purchase a residential property to apply for Portugal’s Golden Visa? Have you considered where and what to buy? This post is going to cover everything you need to know about the Golden Visa thresholds to help you make some decisions.

Portugal’s GV is one of the most sought-after golden visas in Europe. It offers residency in return for an investment starting at 280,000 EUR and only requires you to spend an average of seven days per year in the country.

To pursue the Portuguese Golden Visa via the residential property investment route, the biggest change since January 2022 is the non-eligible areas that are highlighted in our map, above in grey.

Some of the local etiquette that I wanted to share include tipping or not, what to do when ordering water, along with things like the bread basket before your meal.

Seniors living in Portugal

How do you picture your Golden Years?

If there’s friendly people, sunshine and amazing wine in your mind, consider Portugal.

Rafael and I have taken note of some common differences over the years when our clients are buying in Portugal vs. other places. For this post, we are going to focus on North American differences in terms of property buying as we have quite a few American and Canadian clients.

Fixer Upper vs. Turnkey: As we continue to highlight our renovation projects in our social media channels, we realize it's important to balance off the debate with some reasons why turnkey properties should be considered, as well as fixer uppers, by sharing what our clients have taught us.

When visiting the Douro Valley, take your time and pick out a few vineyards to visit, sample the gastronomy that compliments the wine, take a river cruise in Peso da Régua and hike around the vineyards of Pinhão.

We want to share our experiences with you in our newly launched blog. This is where you will find deep dives on important information, shared from a more personal perspective. Check it out!