Tag: Portugal

Demand for homes for sale from foreign property buyers remains high in Portugal, especially on Madeira Island, in Faro, and in São Miguel Island (Azores), according to idealista. At the beginning of 2025, foreigners purchased 2,098 homes in Portugal, representing approximately 5.1% of the total number of transactions. This is “the lowest percentage since the […]

Portugal and the United Kingdom have signed two bilateral agreements on double taxation and the exchange of privileged or confidential information, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel revealed today in London. The formalisation took place during a meeting with her British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, who took office about 10 days ago, succeeding David Lammy, who became Deputy […]

After the great success of MPEF I, Mercan proudly presents Mercan Private Equity Fund II (MPEF II) – offering global investors a secure and sustainable investment opportunity. Fund Highlights: 👉 Watch the full details video:

The Algarve has joined Lisbon on the list of the world’s top 10 destinations for digital nomads, according to the Executive Nomad Index 2025, which saw the Portuguese capital retain its 5th position, while the Algarve rounded out the Top 10. This index, published in Impacts magazine, evaluates the 30 best destinations in the world […]

The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has said today that “Portugal is a good friend of China” and has praised the international role of former Prime Ministers António Guterres, Durão Barroso, and António Costa. On the first day of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s official visit to China, Xi Jinping made […]

Located in the heart of Alfragide’s business center, the newly opened Moxy Alfragide Lisboa by Marriott is a four-star vibrant lifestyle hotel that marks Mercan Group’ first hotel in Lisbon and the 15th hotel opening in Portugal. Just minutes away from Lisbon International Airport and some of the city’s main tourist attractions, the hotel offers guests […]

From April 2027, changes to Inheritance Tax in the UK will see unused pension pots become subject to duties of up to 40%, with Income Tax also applied to remaining funds. The change means that families planning to pass wealth down to future generations now need to reassess their position and consider alternative options. One […]

Good connectivity, an affordable cost of living, and a favourable legal framework have strengthened the country’s position as a destination of choice for remote workers. The remote work revolution has transformed Portugal into one of the most attractive European destinations for digital nomads, thanks to a combination of quality of life, good connectivity, security, an […]

The share of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Portugal has doubled in 16 years, rising from representing 32% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2008 to 69% of GDP in 2024.  The analysis by the Bank of Portugal (BdP) reveals that this is higher than the average for countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation […]

House prices during the first quarter of 2025 rose an average of 2.3% compared to the same period last year, with Portugal ranking 3rd in a list of 55 markets analysed, recording nominal growth of 16.9%, with a real appreciation of 14.8%. According to the results of the latest Global House Price Index report, released […]

Located in the heart of Porto’s historic Lapa district, Lapa II, the newly opened wing of the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel by Marriott, is redefining five-star hospitality in one of Portugal’s most iconic destinations. Rising on a privileged hilltop with sweeping views over the city, this expansion marks another milestone for Mercan Group and strengthens […]

A study by the ERA Group predicts that Portugal is expected to see the largest increase in real estate transactions in 2025. Among a total of 19 European countries surveyed in a study by the ERA Group regarding the real estate market outlook for 2024 and the outlook for 2025, Portugal is the country where […]

Buying a house in some municipalities in the Algarve can be up to 81% cheaper, and renting up to 36% lower than the regional average. The Algarve continues to be one of the most sought-after regions to live in Portugal, not only for local residents but also for foreigners seeking sun, sea, and quality of […]

The average inflation rate for the last 12 months without housing, which serves as a basis for rent adjustments, was 2.16% in July, according to the INE. Urban building rents are expected to rise by up to 2.2% in 2026. This is also confirmed by the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), […]

The number of immigrants registered in the National Health System (SNS) was 975,397 in July, almost 500% higher than in 2017. Since 2017, there have been 810,546 more immigrants in the National User Registry (RNU), bringing the total to 975,397, according to data from the National Health Service (SNS). This means that, of the total […]