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Why expats are choosing Porto and Northern Portugal as their next destination
Porto is now recognised as an emerging centre for digital business and innovation. In 2025, fDi Intelligence named Porto the Best European City for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction, a title driven by the city’s growing role as a hub for scientists, technologists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
How Are House Rents Evolving in 2025?
In recent years, renting a house has been a challenge due to the constant increase in rents. However, 2025 has started with signs of change. Although prices continue to rise, the growth rate is slowing down, making the market more predictable for those looking to rent a home. According to the latest data, rents increased by 5.9% in February 2025, a figure lower than the 6.5% recorded in January. This means that, despite the increase, the trend of slowdown persists.
Urban Rehabilitation: Transformation in Lisbon and Porto
Urban rehabilitation has become central to the transformation of Portuguese cities, boosting both residential markets and citizens' quality of life. In two major capitals, Porto and Lisbon, ambitious projects demonstrate how modernisation and regeneration of urban spaces can drive the creation of modern housing and the recovery of previously neglected areas.
House prices record the sharpest monthly rise in over a year and accelerate year-on-year increase to 13.6%
House price growth in mainland Portugal accelerated again in February, with an increase of 2.1% compared to the previous month. This is the sharpest monthly increase in over a year, confirming the acceleration trend seen in January, which is already visible in the year-on-year rate of change.
A guide to Portugal’s Douro Valley
Nestled in the northern part of Portugal, the Douro Valley is a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and exceptional wines. With terraced vineyards stretching across rolling hills and the iconic Douro River winding through the valley, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Real Estate Market in Porto in 2025
Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal, continues to attract investors and homebuyers thanks to its rich cultural heritage, mild climate, and relatively affordable property prices compared to other European cities. In 2025, the real estate market here is showing significant trends that impact demand, supply, and property values.
Portugal's Retail Real Estate Investment More Than Doubles Since 2023
"The strong recovery of the Portuguese market was driven by the good performance of the economy, with positive effects on the activity of retailers, which, together with the price correction that the sector has seen in recent years, generated an attractive scenario of reduced risk and high profitability," revealed report, anticipating that this movement will continue in the Portuguese market in 2025.
Golden visas: Portugal accelerates processes after long delays
Portugal is accelerating the processing times for applications to the Golden Visa programme – also known as the "visto gold" – following long delays in the processes, which have tarnished the programme's image. The programme offers foreign investors, in certain circumstances, the opportunity to obtain a residence permit in Portugal through investments in specific areas, such as job creation, or capital transfers.
Porto named as the best European city for attracting investment
Porto has once again been distinguished by the Financial Times as the best European city of the future in terms of strategy for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), in the category of FDI Strategy – Large Cities.
