Guide to the Best Places to Buy Property in Portugal 1: Buy in Lisbon – Capital of Portugal Capital cities always appear on the list for real estate, and in Portugal’s case, this is beautiful Lisbon. Lisbon ranks well for investment house hunters, but budget buyers might want to look elsewhere since prices per square meter for buying houses have already peaked. In terms of attractions, Lisbon offers everything and anything well planned out urban landscapes in Portugal should. From an impressive transport network to arts and music scenes to food delights and shopping. If you choose bu ..read more

Finally here is the website of the West Coast RE company, specializing in finding the best opportunities on the west coast of Europe. Whether you are looking for a small investment unit in the city or a luxury villa on one of Portugal’s many golf courses, our company is ready to assist you with the administrative process of purchasing and financing real estate, and continue to help you take advantage of the country’s tax breaks. Do not hesitate to contact us Artykuł New Website – West Coast Real Estate pochodzi z serwisu West Coast Real Estate ..read more

On the right bank of the broad Tagus river estuary, the capital of Portugal graciously reclines over rolling hills. This is a spectacular geographical location and does much to explain the cosmopolitan history of the city. Its exceptional natural light, which has long inspired writers, photographs and filmmakers, the brightly coloured buildings straddling the slopes, the striking ochre of the roofs, the tiling on so many facades and the narrow twisting alleys of the medieval districts bestow Lisbon with the peculiar atmosphere of a city perched somewhere between the European north and the Medi ..read more

The Buying Process in Portugal First: Reservation When you have found your Portugal property and you are ready to make an offer, it is normal procedure that the buyer will make a realistic offer via the agent who showed him the property. As your agent we will proceed to negotiate a deal that you are happy with and to the satisfaction of the vendor. It is very important at this stage that both parties, you the buyer and the vendor understand what is included in the purchase, and what is not. It is then expected that the buyer lodges typically a €6000 Reservation deposit with his own lawyer as a ..read more

It was here that, in the 15th century, the Portuguese set off on the epic journey that led them to discover other peoples and cultures… and it is in the Algarve that we cheerfully welcome many of our visitors. Even the climate is mild and sunny all year round! There’s no shortage of high quality beaches either. Sandy stretches as far as the eye can see, framed by golden cliffs, virtually deserted islands marking the boundary between Ria Formosa and the sea, and small coves sheltered by the rocks. The ocean, in every shade of blue and mostly calm and warm, invites you for lo ..read more

Figueira da Foz took its name from its situation at the mouth (foz) of the River Mondego and it has developed into one of the main seaside resorts in the centre of Portugal. A cosmopolitan and lively city, it first began to gain in importance towards the end of the nineteenth century when “bathing in Figueira” was to become a popular pastime amongst the aristocracy of Centro de Portugal region. Figueira da Foz has a vast range of different kinds of accommodation for visitors, a casino that was founded in 1900 and an excellent beach which has the most extensive stretch of sand in the whole ..read more

Tax regime for non-habitual residents Competitive Benefits:   Taxes linked to the IRS on personal income made in Portugal are at a 20% fixed for a 10-year period of time. There are no double taxes on self-employment, employment or pension income derived abroad.   How can a person gain status as a non-habitual resident? Not being a Portugal resident for the past 5 years; Go to a local tax office and register as a Portugal tax resident. For this to be possible, you have to stay in Portugal for 183 non-consecutive or consecutive days. If less time has passed, you must have a home by ..read more

Capital and gateway to the north of Portugal, Porto is both the city that provided a nation with a name and a fortified wine known world-wide: port. With its splendid geographical location on the mouth of the river Douro and an architectural heritage of exceptional quality, the historic centre of Porto was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1996. Porto is the capital of the North and the second largest city in the country; its hard-working inhabitants are noted for their commercial enterprise, always standing firm against outside impositions and foreign invaders, which explains why Porto has ..read more