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Top Lagos Restaurant Guide

With your holiday enjoyment in mind, we present a guide featuring the best restaurants in Lagos. We’ve categorized them to help you choose according to your interests and, of course, your appetite.   Traditional Portuguese Food A Comidinha (+351 282 782 857) Arguably one of Lagos’…

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Living in Portugal — Cost of living 2025

Portugal could be the perfect choice if you’re considering starting a new adventure in a different country. This small country offers one of the best temperatures in Europe and a competitive cost of living for many European expats. These are just a few reasons why Portugal is one of the…

Casas portuguesas - orçamento do estado 2025

New Measures in the 2025 Portugal State Budget

The 2025 Portugal State Budget proposal has been presented and approved, with the abstention of just one of the parties supporting the government. The key changes will impact household budgets. However, the document includes a few housing-related measures, meaning no significant changes are expected in this sector. To find out…

Moving to Portugal from USA - Portuguese lifestyle

Moving to Portugal from USA — Portuguese Lifestyle — Part 2

In the first article, we examined visa options, where to apply for them, and the cost of living in Portugal. We also discussed the education system. In this second part of our guide on moving from the USA to Portugal, we’ll focus on the Portuguese lifestyle and the practical…

Moving to Portugal from the USA: Visas, schools and cost of living

Moving to Portugal from the USA – Complete Guide – Part 1

In early November, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States for a second, non-consecutive term. This outcome resulted in a notable rise in searches for “moving to Portugal” among American citizens. The elections, which saw a heated battle between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, attracted global attention. On…

New Tax Exemption Measures: IMT and Capital Gains

New Tax Exemption Measures: IMT and Capital Gains

The new Government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, was formed in April 2024, and from the outset, some laws were revised and others announced as improvements in the housing sector. This has been one of the most deprived sectors in Portugal in recent years, and consequently, the new Government…

What changes with the new housing measures in Portugal? - Building

What changes with the new housing measures in Portugal?

The latest Portuguese government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, took office on April 2, 2024. This government presents a plan called Construir Portugal, which includes 30 measures aimed at reformulating the housing sector in the country to address one of Portugal’s greatest deficiencies. This strategy has come into…

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Digital Nomad Visa – Algarve | Casas do Barlavento

If you have the flexibility to work remotely, this applies to you. Those fortunate enough to travel while working appreciate feeling welcomed by the country that temporarily hosts them. This was a key factor behind the introduction of a new visa in Portugal targeting digital nomads. These new visas began…

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Have you heard about the Portuguese Urbanistic Simplex? | Casas do Barlavento

Buying a house without presenting the usage licence to use (licença de utilização) is one of the 2024 real estate market innovations, part of the Portuguese Urbanistic Simplex measures. Recent regulations in Portuguese legislation aim to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and streamline transactions. This is the Portuguese Urbanism Simplex,…

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What is the Euribor Rate? | Casas do Barlavento

In recent years, we have been hearing daily discussions about Euribor. On television, news about this topic is frequent and consistently holds a prominent place in the news broadcasts. So, what is the Euribor rate? Do you know why your monthly mortgage instalment varies? Clarify all your doubts about this…

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Interior Design Trends 2024 | Casas do Barlavento

With the arrival of a new year, there are new goals and projects to achieve. Decorating a home is one of the most common projects to undertake, reflecting the latest trends that will inspire and transform rooms in 2024. Just like in 2023, sustainability and functionality remain a hot topic.

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Living in the Algarve

A region that provides an excellent quality of family life, with its vibrant cities, picturesque villages, hills, and, of course, the famous golden beaches.

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