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Relocation
The Complete Lisbon Buyer's Guide for Expats

Step-by-step guide to buying property as a non-Portuguese national. Covers NIF, CPCV, Escritura, and every tax you need to know about.

PDF · 24 pages · Free
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Tax
Portugal NHR & IFICI Tax Regime 2025 Explained

Plain-English breakdown of Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax regime — who qualifies, what income is covered, and how to apply.

PDF · 16 pages · Free
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Neighbourhoods
Lisbon Neighbourhood Price Map 2025

Visual price per m² map across 12 Lisbon neighbourhoods with trend data.

PDF · 8 pages · Free
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Investment
AL Short-Term Rental Regulations Guide 2025

Navigating Alojamento Local licensing, AL zones, and compliance requirements.

PDF · 12 pages · Free
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Visa Guide
Portugal Visa Comparison: D7 vs Digital Nomad vs Golden

Side-by-side comparison of all major visa pathways for non-EU nationals.

PDF · 10 pages · Free
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Finance
Getting a Portuguese Mortgage as a Foreign National

Bank requirements, LTV ratios, and how to structure your finances before applying.

PDF · 14 pages · Free
Latest Articles

From our
advisors.

Relocation · 5 Feb 2025
The D7 Visa in 2025: what's changed and how to apply

Income thresholds, processing times, and three mistakes expats make in their applications.

5 min read
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Tax · 28 Jan 2025
IFICI: Is Portugal's new NHR replacement better or worse for buyers?

The NHR regime ended for new applicants in 2024. We compare the new IFICI regime side-by-side.

6 min read
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Neighbourhoods · 20 Jan 2025
Alcântara vs Parque das Nações: which is the better buy-to-let?

We run the numbers on occupancy, yield, and capital appreciation for both zones.

7 min read
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Investment · 14 Jan 2025
AL licensing freeze: what it means for short-term rental investors in 2025

The moratorium on new Alojamento Local licences is now law in central Lisbon. Here's what still works.

5 min read
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