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Frederik Pohl
Updated: August 27, 2026

Portugal is a country rich in diversity, offering a wide range of landscapes and cities despite its small size. Its unique culture promises a treasure trove of new experiences waiting to be explored. With approximately 700,000 expatriates choosing to call Portugal home and a growing number of newcomers captivated by the meandering Atlantic coastline, the vibrant cities of Porto, Braga, and Lisbon, as well as the 934 kilometers of pristine beaches, there’s no shortage of reasons to be enchanted by this beautiful nation.

We’re excited to share the beauty, cultural richness, and fascinating aspects of Portugal through our blog. We eagerly anticipate your opinions and feedback as we embark on this journey of discovery together through our articles and news!

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Buying land with a ruin in Portugal: prices and regions, when you're allowed to rebuild, what to check before buying, realistic budgets and what you can DIY.

Buying a Ruin in Portugal: Prices, Rules and Realistic Budgets
Discover A Raia, Portugal's border region with Spain: town-by-town prices, rental costs, pros and cons of interior living, and where to buy in 2026.

A Raia: Living and Buying Property on Portugal’s Spanish Border
Off-market and new-build property in Portugal, explained: prices by region, pitfalls to avoid, and how a buyer's agent finds deals before they're listed

Off-Market and New Development Properties in Portugal: What Buyers Need to Know in 2027
An honest 2027 guide to moving to Portugal: updated visa thresholds, housing trends, healthcare, citizenship rules, and real costs

Moving to Portugal in 2027: What to Really Expect
ERA was Portugal's first real estate franchise, founded in 1998. Here's how the network operates today and what it means for property buyers

ERA Portugal: The Story of Portugal’s First Real Estate Franchise
RE/MAX is Portugal's leading real estate franchise. We explain its history, business model and structure — and what that means for property buyers

RE/MAX Portugal: History, Structure & What Buyers Should Know
Seven towns along the Spanish border compared: low property prices, high quality of life, and the real trade-offs. Plus a suggested scouting-trip route.

The Spanish Border Region: Portugal’s Undiscovered East, from Valença to Elvas
Why wildfires happen in Portugal, which regions are most at risk, and what it means for choosing where to live or invest in the country

Why Wildfires Happen in Portugal — And Which Regions Are Most Affected
From crisis to boom: how Portugal's property prices evolved since 2000, and how they compare to Germany, France, Spain, the UK, the US and Canada today.

How Portugal’s Property Prices Have Evolved Since 2000
Portugal's capital gains rules on property are more forgiving than many sellers expect — but the exemptions reward people who plan the sale in advance, keep proper documentation, and file the right forms at the right time.

When You Don’t Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax on a Property Sale in Portugal (2026)
Complete 2026 guide to Lisbon rental scams: legal deposit caps, red flags, and how to rent safely — with verified listings from Pearls of Portugal

Rental Scams in Lisbon: The Complete 2026 Guide to Spotting Them, Understanding the Law, and Renting Safely
The Camino Português, or Portuguese Way, is the second most popular route to Santiago de Compostela after the famous French Way (Camino Francés), and for good reason. It combines historic towns, Atlantic coastline, vineyards, and a gentler pace than its more crowded Spanish counterpart — all while passing through some of Portugal's most charming regions.

The Portuguese Way: Walking from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela
Supply is scarce, rents have risen, and a significant number of properties simply sit empty rather than being rented out. Rather than tightening rules further, the reform takes the opposite approach: making the rental market simpler, more predictable, and more attractive to landlords, with the goal of coaxing more homes onto the market.

Portugal Approves Major Rental Market Reform: What’s Changing in 2026
Buying a car in Portugal is straightforward once you know the steps, but there are a few Portuguese-specific rules around registration, insurance and buyer protection that catch newcomers out. Here's what you need to know.

Buying a Car in Portugal: Registration, Insurance, and Your Rights as a Buyer
Anyone who owns a property in Portugal and rents it out to tourists knows the pattern of the last few years: strong income during the season, but also plenty of hassle, high agency fees, and a tax system that has never particularly favoured short-term rental (Alojamento Local, or AL). With Portugal's 2026 housing tax package, the maths have shifted noticeably — and this time, in favour of the classic long-term rental.

From Short-Term Rental to Long-Term Lease: Why the Switch Makes Sense in 2026
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