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Houses, places and the Portuguese property market, written by us
Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: What Still Exists, and What Doesn't
Buying a house no longer leads to a Golden Visa. What remains of the investment permit, what replaced NHR, and how the 2026 nationality law changes the horizon.
6 min read
Farmhouse for Sale in Portugal: Buying a Monte in the Alentejo
Monte, herdade, quinta: the vocabulary, the architecture and the checks that matter before buying a farmhouse in the Alentejo, from the land register to the cork oaks.
6 min read
Living in Portugal: a Guide to Moving and Retiring Here
Regions, healthcare, visas, the tax on pensions after NHR, the cost of living and whether to rent or buy first: a measured guide to living and retiring in Portugal.
6 min read
Comporta and Melides: Rice, Thatch and the Alentejo Coast
A rice estate, a fishermen's pier on stilts, thatched houses by Aires Mateus and a new planning regime: how to read Comporta and Melides before you buy.
5 min read
Lisbon Neighbourhoods: Where to Live, Read Through Architecture
From the palaces of Lapa to the planned streets of Alvalade: eleven Lisbon neighbourhoods read through their buildings, to help you choose where to live.
6 min read
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