Gains from the sale of a second property are only exempt from tax if they are invested in the purchase of a permanent home for the person's residence located in Portugal

Major IUC road tax change- Payment of the Vehicle Circulation Tax (IUC) road tax, up to €100 will be made by the end of February, starting in 2026, and will be split into two instalments, paid in February and October, when it exceeds 100 euros.

If you live outside the EU, regardless of your nationality, you can get back the VAT of the products you buy and take back to your country of residence.

Located in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve region, Carvoeiro, once a humble fishing village, is now one of the most charming destinations in the Algarve. A picturesque coastal town that draws in both expats and locals.

The recent Land Law changes in Portugal focus on promoting public and affordable housing by allowing easier reclassification of rustic land into urban land for residential construction. This shift aims to address the need for more housing, particularly for middle-class families, while also ensuring environmental protection and social equity.