Announcement Icon
Season's Greetings! Please note our response times may be slower over Christmas and New Year. Wishing you a joyful festive season!
Portugal Pathways Logo Dark
  • Solutions
    • Visa SOLUTIONS
      • Golden Visa
        Explore Portugal’s residency-by-investment programme
      • D7 Visa
        Visa solutions for retirees and passive income earners
      • D2 Visa
        Visa solutions for entrepreneurs and freelancers
      • D8 (Digital Nomad) Visa
        Visa support for remote workers relocating to Portugal
      • Golden Visa Fund Index
        Portugal’s top investment fund options for the Golden Visa
    • Tax & Financial Solutions
      • IFICI (NHR 2.0) Tax Incentive
        Portugal’s newest tax regime option, the IFICI (NHR 2.0)
      • Plan Early for End of NHR
        Mitigate progressive taxes by planning early for the end of your NHR
      • Tax & Wealth Management
        Optimise your cross-border income and assets for the future
      • Investment Strategy
        Investment advice aligned to your life and financial objectives
      • Business Solutions
        Business set-up, accounts, auditing and operations in Portugal
    • Real estate & concierge
      • Real Estate Solutions
        Location scouting, property research and guidance in Portugal
      • Concierge Services
        Personalised travel, private education, language, utilities and events
      • Healthcare & Insurance
        Private healthcare, insurance, and wellbeing in Portugal
      • Foreign Currency Exchange
        Make significant savings on your foreign currency transfers
      • Mortgage Solutions
        Compare mortgages in Portugal and secure the best rates

    Current NHR Tax Holders: Are you structured and protected?

    Mitigate high taxes and safegaurd your finances by planning early for the end of your NHR status!
    Explore
    Arrow Icon
  • About
  • Insights & Events
    • Insights
      • Articles
        In-depth insights and news on living and investing in Portugal
      • Guides
        Step-by-step advice for navigating life in Portugal
      • FAQs
        Clear answers to your most common questions
      • Case Studies
        Real-life success stories from our clients
    • Events
      • All Events
      • Upcoming Events
      • Past Events
      • Major Events/Festivals in Portugal
    June 10, 2025

    Securing EU Residency Through Portugal's Golden Visa

    Get EU residency by investing in Portugal's Golden Visa programme. Get dual-citizenship and freedom of movement throughout the EU for you and your qualifying family while only needing to spend 7 days per year in Portugal.
    Explore event
    Arrow Icon
Talk to our experts
Property
February 12, 2025

International investors and expats boost Portugal’s allure as Europe’s property hotspot

International investors and expats boost Portugal’s allure as Europe’s property hotspot

Property prices in Portugal are set to continue to soar, according to the latest report, as it continues to benefit from the triple-whammy of international investment, regeneration, and tax incentives for affluent expats.

The findings come in a new analysis by Property Market-Index, an international real estate research company. Its report - Portugal’s Property Hotspots 2023-25 - concludes all the signs are the country will continue to exceed expectations.

Portugal's Property Hotspots 2023-2025 Report

The report reveals property prices in Portugal have jumped 6.5% on average in the last 12 months, while real estate values in prime locations such as the Algarve have rocketed by up to 15%.

Highlighting other in-demand areas, it says Lisbon and nearby Cascais, Comporta, Estoril, Sintra, along with the Silver Coast and selected northern parts of Portugal, such as districts in and around Porto and Braga, have also surged in value.

And with high demand and limited new developments, real estate prices in many of these areas are predicted to climb around 8.7% in 2024.

It comes after recent data from the National Statistics Institute revealed housing stock was shrinking in Portugal with 10 houses sold for every new one built between 2018 and 2022.

Amanda Collison at Property Market-Index said: “Contrary to predictions in some quarters, our latest research report into Portugal’s property market shows that it remains vibrant, and investors are bullish about prospects for the next three to five years.

“Interest from wealthy expats from across the globe continues to increase, particularly from the USA, UK, South Africa, Brazil, Asia, and Canada. This is mainly due to the appealing visa and Non-Habitual Residence (NHR) tax regime opportunities, and potential political and economic challenges in other countries.

Learn more about the Non-Habitual-Residency (NHR) tax regime...

“From the onset of 2023, a significant increase in investments from affluent international investors and relocators has been recorded in Portugal. As we go into the third quarter of 2023, Portugal has already surpassed the total assets in real estate in the previous year.”

She adds: “The biggest draw for Portugal is the culture, heritage, weather, quality of life and the incentives for investors and wealthy expats looking to take advantage of the visa and tax programmes.

“The Algarve region has seen a 15.3% growth in property prices in the last year, making it the second highest-performing market across Europe.”

Anne Brightman CEO and Founder of Brightman Group, a leading boutique real estate agency in Portugal, commented on these latest findings: ‘’When I moved here myself some years ago from Brazil via the US, it felt so safe and secure and has become such a rich cultural experience.’’

Anne Brightman CEO and Founder of Brightman Group

‘’We have seen continued upward momentum in the luxury end of the real estate market in and around Lisbon as well as the Algarve. Investment in regeneration and quality developments continue to make Portugal such an attractive place to invest in property.’’

The webinar was hosted by leading international platform Portugal Pathways, which has offices in Lisbon, the Algarve, New York, and the UK. It specialises in Portuguese visa, tax and investment options and how best to capitalise on the country’s enticing tax schemes for expats.

Steve Philp for the firm added: “We are delighted to have hosted the launch of Property Market-Index’s report on Portugal’s thriving real estate market.

“It confirms that with available properties and new developments limited, prices are set to only to increase.

“While the Golden Visa scheme is under consideration, there are still a number of ways to capitalise on Portugal’s enticing way of life and tax schemes available for affluent expats.

Learn more about the recent changes to the Golden Visa programme...

“Among them, the Non-Habitual Residence (NHR) tax regime which offers 0% tax on non-Portugal derived passive income such as dividends, royalties, and certain rental income - and just 10% on pensions for those domiciled in the country.

“For wealthy people’s succession planning it also has advantageous inheritance rules compared, for example, with the UK.”

‍

‍

Disclaimer: The information on the Portugal Pathways website and in email communications is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. You should consult and check with a qualified professional advisor before relying on any information provided on this website or in email communications. As it relates to investments in Golden Visas or other wealth management solutions offered by regulated and professional advisors, it is important to note that past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Private equities can be highly illiquid and come with risk and should always be under professional independent advice.

‍

Current NHR Tax Holders: Are you structured and protected?

Mitigate high taxes and safegaurd your finances by planning early for the end of your NHR status!

Explore

Related Articles

View all
Portugal’s Property Market Predicted to Grow at Over Twice the Rate of EU, UK, and North America Until 2027
Property

Portugal’s Property Market Predicted to Grow at Over Twice the Rate of EU, UK, and North America Until 2027

Read more
Arrow Icon
Portugal Drives World-Leading European Private Equity Performance
Visa & Finance

Portugal Drives World-Leading European Private Equity Performance

Read more
Arrow Icon
Existing NHR Tax Holders Fail to Act Early Enough to Mitigate Impending Tax Hike
Visa & Finance

Existing NHR Tax Holders Fail to Act Early Enough to Mitigate Impending Tax Hike

Read more
Arrow Icon
View all
Contact Us

Maximise your wealth, tax status, property & life in Portugal

Talk to our expert team, so that we can offer personalised support to meet your specific needs.

Interested in partnering with us? Contact Us >Do you have a media enquiry? Contact Us >
Please note that during the Christmas and New Year period, response times for form submissions may be longer than usual. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this festive season. Our team will do their best to attend to your submissions as promptly as possible. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
In order for us to best help you, please state: what solutions you require, the status of your residency, if you hold NHR tax status, if you are currently applying/intending to apply for NHR, if you hold a NIF ID, if you are currently applying/intending to apply for a NIF ID, if you have medical insurance in Portugal, and if you have proof of an address in Portugal, in addition to any other pertinent information.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Portugal Pathways Logo White

Sign up for updates

Stay informed and be the first to know about our latest newsletters, articles, guides, and exciting upcoming events

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Facebook IconIstagram IconTwitter/X IconLinkedIn Icon
Visa Solutions
Visa SolutionsGolden VisaD7 VisaD2 VisaDigital Nomad VisaGolden Visa Fund Index
Tax & Financial Solutions
IFICI (NHR 2.0)Post-NHR PlanningFinancial PlanningInvestment StrategyBusiness Operations
Real Estate & Concierge
Real Estate SolutionsConcierge ServicesHealthcare & InsuranceForeign CurrencyMortgage Solutions
Links
About usSolutionsCase StudiesArticlesGuidesFAQsEvents & WebinarsContact
© 2025 Portugal Pathways Limited. All rights reserved.
Privacy policyTerms of service

Disclaimer: The information on the Portugal Pathways and Portugal Investment Owners Club (P Club for short) websites and in email communications is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. You should consult and check with a qualified professional advisor before relying on any information provided on this website or in email communications. As it relates to investments in Golden Visas or other wealth management solutions offered by regulated and professional advisors, it is important to note that past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Private equities can be highly illiquid and come with risk and should always be under professional independent advice.

Upcoming Webinar
Investing in Portugal: Optimise your income and assets for the future
January 16, 2024 4:00 PM

Gain expert insight and guidance from our specialist panel on navigating Portugal's investment opportunities, such as Portuguese investment funds and real estate. Hear experts discuss optimising your income, wealth, assets, and tax position going forward.

Register