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Buy a Holiday Home in Portugal
Buying a Vacation Home With interest rates low, many holidaymakers and investors are starting to think more about purchasing a holiday home in Portugal, however, while simple holiday rental costs versus mortgage cost comparisons can be very attractive, buying...
Question & Answers on Comporta Property
How is the real estate market in Comporta? January 2021 - Given the travel restrictions due to Covid-19 over the last quarter of 2020, property prices and sales in Comporta and Melides continued to rise. We have seen the...
Procedure when Purchasing Property in Portugal
Procedure when Purchasing Property It is recommended that you hire the services of a licensed property lawyer when transacting on property in Portugal. General rules / buying procedure Once you have identified the property that you wish to...
Tax Exemptions for Retired Residents in Portugal
Tax Exemptions for Retired Residents Tax Exemptions for Retired Residents in Portugal Retired persons who establish their permanent residence in Portugal 1. Retired persons who have not had residence in Portugal over the last five years may enjoy...
Non-Habitual Residency Portugal
Non-Habitual Resident Tax Regime Non-Habitual Residency Portugal Benefits for a period of 10 years Taxation on personal labour income (IRS) in Portugal is set at a fixed rate of 20% No double taxation on pensions, employment or self-employment income...
Golden Visa Portugal
Golden Visa Residence Permit Portugal Golden Visa Portugal Who may apply? Citizens involved in an investment activity, individually or through a company, conducting one of the following in Portuguese national territory for a minimum period of five years I)...
Megaproject “New” Comporta starts in December
Megaproject Comporta Infrastructure work on the first of two lots, Torre, is about to start, estimated at 850 million euros. 13 November 2020 The “new” floodgate is in the process of beginning to be born. The mega-project...
What to Eat in “Europe’s Best-Kept Secret”
What to Eat What to Eat in “Europe’s Best-Kept Secret” There are many reasons to consider Portugal real estate in the Comporta area, and its exceptional food is one of them. The delicacies are rarely duplicated in quality, as...
Why Melides is the Perfect Escape
Melides, the Perfect Escape Why Melides is the Perfect Escape Portugal’s Alentejo region encompasses 90 miles of coastline and includes the charming village of Melides. It is a popular tourist destination and there are many reasons to seek Melides,...
20 Simple Ways to Keep Your House Safe in Portugal
Keeping your House Safe 20 Simple Ways to Keep Your House Safe in Portugal When you find your dream vacation home, safety is of utmost importance, especially since you’re not always going to be there. For many, buying a...
Why Portugal Is One of the Best Places to Retire in the World
Why Retire in Portugal? Portugal is one of the best places to retire in the world. You can retire there as an ex-pat and enjoy your golden years in a beautiful area like along the coastline or in rural...
Luxury Homes: Inspiring Grand Design vs. Traditional Portuguese Architecture
Grand Design vs Traditional Architecture Buying real estate in Portugal opens the opportunity for home renovations. You can find country homes, cottages, beach villas, and other properties that need a modern update at a great price. You could even...
7 Kitchen Design Idea Tips When Buying Real Estate in Portugal
Kitchen Design Ideas When buying real estate in Portugal, you may want to change the kitchen design of your new cottage, vacation home, beach home, or villa. Kitchens in Portugal are the heart of the home, just like they...