Real Estate Investment in Portugal
Portugal is internationally recognized not only as one of the best destinations to visit, but also to live, study, work and invest.
In recent years, it has become a country of choice for foreign investors. Learn more about the advantages and conditions to invest in Portugal.
Advantages of buying house in Portugal:
- Access to Portuguese citizenship through the Golden Visa Program, which allows obtaining a permanent residence permit through an investment, in real estate, job creation or capital transfer.
- Favorable tax regime, such as the Non-Habitual Resident Status, which allows the total exemption of income from abroad for a period of 10 years.
- Safe and peaceful country at social and political level, with an internationally distinguished education system and a very qualified and accessible health system;
Golden Visa Portugal: Real Estate Investment
Access to the Golden Visa Portugal through real estate investment has been the most used form of investment due to several factors, namely the attractiveness of the real estate sector in Portugal. Golden Visa allows any individual who is not a citizen of the European Union to obtain a residence permit in Portugal.
Buying a house in Portugal
Lamares, Capela & Associados offers a complete package of services in Real Estate Law to clients looking to invest in Real Estate in Portugal, going beyond the usual legal assistance.
Changes to the Golden Visa Portugal
Learn about the changes to the Golden Visa Portuguese Program that shall enter into force on 1st January 2022.
Foreigners represent 40% of housing investment in Lisbon
In 2020, foreign investors represented 40% of housing investment in the Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU) of Lisbon. In total, 78 nationalities invested in the purchase of a house in the ARU of Lisbon, being chinese citizens the main buyers.
Buy a house in Portugal in the post-Brexit period
Despite the restrictions imposed by Brexit and the pandemic, British citizens continue to express particular interest in living and buying a house in Portugal. There are currently more than 50,000 British people living in Portugal, and demand remains high even after the end of the transition period.
The best cities to buy a house in Portugal
Get to know the best cities to live in Portugal and which are the favorite cities of Portuguese emigrants looking to buy a house in Portugal in 2020.