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Buying in Portugal,
explained properly.
Deep dives on Portuguese property taxes, visas, regulations, and the buying process. Written for foreign buyers, updated when the law changes.
The 2026 IMT scale explained: every bracket, every edge case
IMT is Portugal's property transfer tax. We explain the 2026 resident brackets, under-35 first-home relief and the new flat 7.5% rate for non-resident residential buyers.
Read articleAL licensing after Decree-Law 76/2024: what actually changed
The 2024 Mais Habitação reforms shook the short-term rental market. New contention zones, licence transferability restored, SIBA reporting tightened. Here's what it means if you're buying with AL in mind.
Read articleIFICI vs old NHR: who actually qualifies in 2026
NHR closed to new applicants on 31 December 2023. Its replacement, IFICI, is significantly narrower. We explain who qualifies, how to apply, and why most foreign buyers can't access it.
Read articlePortugal's under-35 first-home relief: what buyers need to prove
The IMT and stamp-duty relief can be significant, but age is only one test. Understand the three-year ownership rule, permanent-home condition and value bands.
Read articleIRS Jovem in 2026: the younger-worker relief property buyers should understand
Portugal's expanded under-35 relief can reduce tax on qualifying work income, but it does not exempt rent, capital gains or property purchase taxes.
Read articlePortugal property tax in 2026: the calendar foreign owners need
A practical guide to IMI, AIMI, residential rent and short-term accommodation — and why VPT and municipal rules matter more than the purchase price alone.
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