Legislation

A recent decree approved by the Portuguese government is set to significantly change the country's short-term rental regulations, reversing some of the stricter measures introduced by the previous Socialist administration. The previous government's "More Housing" package had granted condominium residents a veto power over short-term rentals within their buildings, requiring a two-thirds majority vote...

Earlier this year, António Costa's Socialist Government decided to end the Non-Habitual Residents (NHR) status, created in 2009. Later, they opted for a transitional process that benefited those who had already begun making Portugal their home. In early April 2024, the new government under Luís Montenegro took office and decided to reactivate the Non-Habitual Residents (NHR) program, albeit with new...

The latest Portuguese government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, took office on April 2, 2024. This government presents a plan called Construir Portugal, which includes 30 measures aimed at reformulating the housing sector in the country to address one of Portugal's greatest deficiencies. This strategy has come into effect in recent days and aims to encourage housing supply, with a special...

Portugal's allure extends beyond its stunning beaches and vibrant culture; it also offers attractive visa options for those seeking to relocate or invest. As a realtor in Lagos, Algarve, I'm often asked about the different pathways to residency in Portugal. This article aims to shed light on the most popular visa possibilities, providing you with valuable insights and resources. Golden Visa The...

Buying a house without presenting the usage licence to use (licença de utilização) is one of the 2024 real estate market innovations, part of the Portuguese Urbanistic Simplex measures. Recent regulations in Portuguese legislation aim to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and streamline transactions. This is the Portuguese Urbanism Simplex, in effect since the beginning of 2024. On January 4,...

The new Alojamento Local rules came into effect on the 7th of October 2023 one day after their publication. But what do the new rules on Local Lodging in Portugal entail? We clarify everything in this article, shedding light on the changes and impacts resulting from the new regulations. The main changes in the Alojamento Local sector in Portugal concern the suspension of the granting of new licences,...