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Economy

Portugal's economy explained: GDP data, market trends, business developments, inflation, real estate, and economic policy. Analysis of how economic trends affect daily life and expat finances.

Portugal's New Housing Tax Package Promises Relief, but EU Rules Limit the Boldest Measure

Portugal's New Housing Tax Package Promises Relief, but EU Rules Limit the Boldest Measure

The Portuguese government spent Tuesday laying out the fine print of what may be the most significant housing policy intervention in years. At a seminar in Lisbon organized by Imojuris at the offices of law firm VdA, Secretary of State for Tax...

House Prices in Portugal Accelerated Through 2025, Hitting 18.9 Percent Growth in the Final Quarter

House Prices in Portugal Accelerated Through 2025, Hitting 18.9 Percent Growth in the Final Quarter

New data from Portugal's National Statistics Institute (INE) confirms what anyone searching for a home already knows: 2025 was the most expensive year on record to buy property in Portugal, and the trend was still accelerating when the year ended....