Why Choosing the Highest Valuation Isn’t Always the Right Decision When Selling in Lagos
When selling a property in Lagos, it’s common to obtain valuations from several agents. In many cases, those valuations differ, sometimes by a meaningful margin. It is understandable that the highest figure stands out. However, the relationship between an initial asking price and the eventual sale price is not always straightforward, particularly in a market […]
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted in Portugal
Most buyers assume that once their offer has been accepted, the difficult part of the purchase is behind them. In Portugal, particularly in markets such as Lagos and the wider Algarve, that is rarely the case. The period between offer acceptance and completion is where the substance of the transaction sits. It is also where […]
How Property Negotiation Works in Portugal
How negotiation works in Portugal Property negotiation in Portugal typically takes place after a formal written offer is submitted and before the Promissory Contract (CPCV) is signed. In most cases: Unlike some markets, negotiation in Portugal is less aggressive and more evidence-based, particularly in established areas such as the Algarve. When negotiation happens Negotiation begins […]
Portugal’s Housing Market Recorded Its Highest Price Growth
Record Year for Price Growth Recent data from Portugal’s National Statistics Institute (INE) shows that housing prices increased by 17.6% in 2025, the highest annual rise recorded in the available series. Transaction levels also reached a new peak, with 169,812 properties sold, representing an increase of 8.6% compared to the previous year. The total value […]
A Guide to Meia Praia for Property Buyers
For buyers considering property in Lagos, Meia Praia often comes into the conversation early because it offers something quite distinct from the town centre and western side of Lagos. While many first associate it simply with the long beachfront, the area appeals for more practical reasons: easier terrain, open outlook, proximity to the marina and […]
Why Portugal Needs to Triple Housing Construction and What It Means for Buyers and Investors
Portugal’s housing shortage has become one of the defining economic challenges facing the country’s property market. Recent analysis suggests that Portugal must dramatically increase the pace of residential construction, potentially tripling the number of homes built each year, to meet demand. While the headline sounds alarming, the underlying story is more nuanced. For buyers, developers […]
Portugal’s Real Estate Market Breaks Foreign Investment Record
Portugal’s property market has reached a significant milestone. Last year, in 2025, the sector attracted €3.905 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), the highest level ever recorded. At first glance this might look like just another headline about a strong property market. But the context behind the numbers tells a much more interesting story, and […]
Guide to Mortgages and Financing in Portugal (2026)
Buying property in Portugal is straightforward compared with many other European markets, even for non-residents, but the rules, documentation and expectations vary significantly from country to country and from lender to lender. Below is our practical, real-world guide tailored to buyers considering property across the Algarve and beyond with a mortgage. 1. Can You Get […]
The Year So Far in Lagos – Property Market Update (March 2026)
Lagos has started 2026 the way 2025 ended: firm pricing, low-quality stock being ignored and good homes still moving when they’re priced correctly and documented properly. Below is our market read for January–February, with the latest available pricing data and the buyer behaviour we’re seeing. 1) Pricing – Lagos is still pushing higher, but not […]
Lagos Marina Expansion & New Hilton Hotel – What These Major Investments Mean for Property Prices
Lagos is entering a new phase of growth. With the €12.5 million Marina de Lagos expansion now underway and a new Hilton-branded luxury resort scheduled for 2027, the town is seeing one of the most significant waves of infrastructure investment in its modern history. For property buyers, sellers and investors, this has direct implications for: […]
