Houses, places and the Portuguese property market, written by us

What you pay, what you can deduct and how to reach zero tax, within the law. The rules on capital gains tax in Portugal for property in 2026, with this year’s changes.

The 2026 IMT brackets, the new 7.5% rate for non-residents, stamp duty, IMI and AIMI, with worked examples. What you pay to buy, own and sell property in Portugal.

From the NIF to the deed: how buying property in Portugal works in 2026, where the real decisions are made, and what changed this year for non-resident buyers.