Bank of Portugal data: international buyers took 28% of Portuguese homes in 2025 and the Algarve captured 42% of non-resident investment. My read from Lagos.
Market Reports
Transactions in Portugal are down 9.4% in Q1 2026, but prices still rose 18% YoY. In Lagos and the Western Algarve, the homes that sit are the ones priced for last year's market.
What Q1 2026 actually showed in the Algarve property market: record national prices, cooler Lagos numbers, falling foreign transactions, and my client take.
A snapshot of the Lagos & Western Algarve property market in Q1 2025: prices, listings, buyer demand by nationality. For current data, see the latest quarterly report.
In 2024, the market recovered from a series of impactful decisions taken in 2023 by the outgoing government. The changes in NHR, Golden Visa and Alojemento Local went viral in the news and came as a cold shower for many investors. Fortunately, after the demission of Antonio Costa's government, the new government took action to stabilize and reassure investors. While the year started slowly in terms of...
This year has been a remarkable journey of milestones and shared experiences. Selling a home is rarely a simple transaction; it's often intertwined with life's significant moments. I've had the privilege of guiding clients through cross-country moves, navigating complex bureaucracy, and supporting them through the inevitable stresses of the market. From patiently navigating challenging situations to...
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Lagos Algarve real estate market for the third quarter of 2024, drawing on the latest data from reliable sources such as Confidencial Imobiliario, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (INE), APEMIP, and Idealista. Market Overview The Lagos property market in Q3 2024 displayed continued stability with moderate growth, reflecting a gradual recovery from...
The second quarter of 2024 has painted a complex picture of the Algarve's real estate market, with Lagos showcasing a unique blend of resilience and adaptation. While the initial shockwaves from the 2023 regulatory changes and economic headwinds have subsided, the market is still finding its footing amidst a backdrop of cautious optimism. Market Overview Overall Sales: The first half of 2024 saw a...