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Are you dreaming of buying a property in Portugal? In our blog post, you can find out everything you need to know about the incidental costs you can expect to incur when buying a house or flat in Portugal. Roughly speaking, you can expect fixed costs of around 7 - 10 % of the purchase price. In the following, we break this down in detail.

Return on investment for a holiday flat in the Algarve: Find out how you can realistically calculate the return on investment, taking all costs into account, and make your investment profitable.

Find out everything you need to know about the current changes to AL (Alojamento Local) licences in the Algarve in 2025. An overview for property owners and landlords.

Moving to Portugal is straightforward for EU citizens, as no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days. For longer stays, there are some administrative steps such as registering with the local town hall. This guide explains how to obtain a residence permit, register as a resident, access the healthcare system, and apply for Portuguese citizenship.

Discover the best day trips and activities for all ages, from historical sightseeing to nature adventures and relaxing beach days – the perfect activities for every day.

When buying a property in Portugal and thus also in the Algarve, you will often come across a number of abbreviations in real estate advertisements that refer to the size and layout of the individual property. For example, the most common terms in real estate titles are T0, T1, T2, T3, T4 and so on.