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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.
Portugal’s new Construction Code took effect on 1 June 2026. Here is what it changes if you are buying a renovation project or plot in the Western Algarve.
On 21 May 2026 buying property in Portugal got pricier for non-residents. What it actually costs an American on a €1M villa in Lagos, plus the refund route.
Portugal’s state-backed 100% mortgage isn’t only for Portuguese nationals. Under-35 residents qualify too, but the Bank of Portugal is preparing to tighten.
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.
Lagos hasn’t published its AL regulation yet. Here’s what’s actually true under DL 76/2024, what the “tourist zone” rumour misses, and where things stand for investor buyers in May 2026.
The Algarve’s first passive-house development: BMS construction that stores more carbon than it emits, inside a 1.5-hectare working landscape with a natural swimming pond, a seven-layer food forest, orchards, a greenhouse, and a natural playscape.
Are you looking for the best things to do in Lagos, Portugal? You’ve come to the right place! Located on the Algarve Coast – Lagos, Portugal is teeming with towering
Does Hospital de Lagos have maternity services? The honest answer (no), plus a 2026 expat guide to public (Portimão) and private (HPA Saúde, Lusíadas) maternity in the Western Algarve — costs, the insurance gotcha, logistics, and birth registration.
What Q1 2026 actually showed in the Algarve property market: record national prices, cooler Lagos numbers, falling foreign transactions, and my client take.
Moving to Lagos? Here is the practical 90-day checklist new residents actually need – NIF, AIMA, utilities, healthcare, driving licence, and more.
Portugal doubled its citizenship residency requirement from 5 to 10 years. Here is what actually changed for expats and why property buyers should not panic.
I get it. You’ve been watching the headlines, scrolling through Facebook groups, and hearing whispers that the “Golden Era” of moving to Portugal is over. Between the paperwork marathons and
Selling a property in Portugal is usually bittersweet. You get the profit, but you also get the tax bill—trSelling a property in Portugal is usually bittersweet. You get the profit,
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about moving to Southern Portugal, the math just made the decision for you. While the Algarve’s 300 days of sunshine are a constant,
Let’s be honest—planning a move to a new country is exhausting. You’ve finally wrapped your head around the immigration paperwork, you’ve sorted your D7 Visa or Golden Visa, and you’re
If you’ve spent any time walking through Lagos lately, you’ve probably felt the shift. It’s no longer just the Atlantic breeze; it’s the hum of serious investment. For years, Lagos
The EU has dropped a major bombshell, suggesting Portugal’s property prices are overvalued by up to 35%! That’s a huge number! Is the Portuguese real Estate Bubble about to burst?
In the competitive Lagos and Western Algarve market, a simple listing won’t cut it. For expat sellers, our goal isn’t just a sale—it’s a strategic outcome that delivers the serenity
When you’re packing up your life and moving to a place as beautiful as Lagos, Algarve, you’re looking for sun, peace, and financial clarity. You’ve navigated the visa process (maybe
🏠 Why ‘Testing the Waters’ in Lagos Is the Most Expensive Advice You’ll Ever Take It’s the first piece of advice every well-meaning friend gives a new expat: “Rent for
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