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 […]
How Lagos Compares to Albufeira and Vilamoura for Buyers
When buyers begin searching for property in the Algarve, they often start broadly. Lagos, Albufeira and Vilamoura are all well-known names, all attract international attention, and all appear regularly in early-stage searches. On the surface, that can make them seem directly comparable. In practice, though, they suit very different types of buyers. The difference is […]
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: […]
New 2026 Tax Changes for Long-Term Rentals in Portugal – What Lagos Property Owners Need to Know
Portugal has introduced a major incentive for residential landlords in 2026, with a reduced 10% IRS tax rate on long-term rental income – a significant drop from the standard 25%. For property owners in Lagos and the wider Algarve, this creates a compelling opportunity to reassess rental strategy, particularly as demand for quality long-term accommodation […]
Can You Live in Lagos Without a Car?
Yes, but only in specific micro-locations, and only if your day-to-day lifestyle matches the geography of the town. Lagos is one of the few Algarve markets where a car is optional rather than essential, but that depends entirely on where you buy or rent. The Walkable Core – Where a Car Becomes Unnecessary You can […]
