Casa Blog
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 — and it's almost always underestimated. We break down the 2026 mainland brackets, the flat-rate zone above €633k, and how primary vs secondary residence changes your bill.
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 articleWant these insights in your inbox?
We publish when Portuguese property law changes. No spam, no marketing.