Portugal 5th best country in the world to live in 2026
Oct 25, 2026 General
Portugal ranks fifth in the 2026 Nomad Lifestyle Index, scoring highly for safety, residency access and quality of life.
Moving to Portugal - get to know some of the Portuguese customs.
Sep 12, 2022 General
For non-Portuguese people, sometimes understanding the Portuguese can be a little tricky, but usually people fall in love with Portuguese hospitality and culture.
New RJUE: revised planning rules enter into force on 1 October 2026
Aug 20, 2026 Legislation
The revision of Portugal’s Legal Framework for Urban Development and Construction aims to make procedures clearer, more predictable and more consistent. Property owners, developers, investors and technical teams should begin preparing their projects for the new framework
Contract assignment may bring forward IMT payment in Portugal
Jul 9, 2026 Legislation
A contract assignment in a PC (Promissory contract) may require IMT ( Municipal Property Transfer Tax) to be paid before the deed. Learn when the tax applies.
Taxes for residents and non-residents when buying property in Portugal
Aug 17, 2022 Economy
The difference between buying a house in Portugal being a resident or not depends on the purpose of the house. If you buy a house to live in Portugal, you are buying a permanent home and are a resident, but if you do not live in Portugal and you buy property there it will count as a second home. This affects the property taxes you’ll have to pay.