10 reasons to invest in Portugal

Property in the Algarve has seen a sharp increase in prices over the last ten years, with a cumulative increase of more than 100% since 2015. In 2025, the average price per square metre reached €3,467, up 9.3% year on year.

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The Western Algarve is seeing even higher prices, particularly in Lagos (€4,900/m²). This surge is fuelled by strong demand, limited supply and the attraction of foreign investors, who injected more than €2.5 billion in 2024.

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The market is expected to continue growing, with estimated annual increases of between 10% and 15% between now and 2026. The developing infrastructure and economic dynamism are reinforcing this trend.

Portugal offers an attractive tax system, particularly for expats and retirees.
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1. Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) status

• This scheme, valid for 10 years, allows new residents to benefit from tax advantages.

• Income from foreign sources (such as private retirement pensions) was tax-exempt until 2020. Since then, a flat rate of 10% has applied to pensions.

• For high value-added professions, a reduced rate of 20% on income from activity in Portugal is applied instead of the standard progressive rate.

2. Inheritance tax

• In Portugal, there is no inheritance tax for direct heirs (spouse, children, grandchildren, parents).

• For other beneficiaries, a 10% tax is applied in the form of stamp duty.

Seasonal rentals are a profitable business in general, and this is particularly true in the Algarve and Lisbon. Portugal's tourism revenues ‘have increased three times more than those of Spain, four times more than Italy and twice as much as France over the last three years.

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Thanks to this attractiveness for tourism, which is in particular an unfortunate consequence of events in other countries, Portugal can boast a very good investment potential in tourist rentals both by the sea and in Lisbon.

The long-term luxury rental market is also booming, there are not enough properties for rent on the market!

Portuguese legislation provides a good framework for the market and protects buyers. The legal, administrative and financial procedures are very similar to what we have here.

Similarly, purchase costs are low compared to other European countries. On average, you should expect to pay between 5 and 6%, including taxes and notary and lawyer's fees. We can send you an accurate simulation, which will depend on the brackets according to the amounts invested.

When you live in France and spend a few days in Portugal, you want to extend your stay. In Portugal, life is more peaceful, people are less stressed, the weather is better, life is much cheaper,  the Portuguese are really kind and welcoming.

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You will feel at home and at ease. What's more, the food is delicious!

According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024, Portugal ranks 7th among the most peaceful countries in the world, with a score of 1.372. This ranking is established by the Institute for Economics & Peace and evaluates 163 countries according to their level of peace, based on indicators such as societal security, ongoing conflicts and the degree of militarisation.

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Portugal has maintained a stable position among the top ten countries for several years, confirming its reputation as a safe and peaceful nation.

In 2025, the cost of living in Portugal is generally lower than in France and Belgium. According to the available data, the cost of living in Portugal is estimated to be around 19% lower than in France.  Compared to Belgium, the cost of living in Portugal is around 26% lower. 

Expect long hot summer days cooled by the Atlantic breeze, and very pleasant and sunny winters.

Portugal has a wealth of golf courses, with thirty 18-hole courses, half of all Portuguese golf courses, along the 200 kilometres of the Algarve coastline.

You will also have the opportunity to practise all water sports, horse riding and even skiing in the northern mountains!

Access is quick and easy to and from Europe. From Portugal, the rest of southern and central Europe are very accessible, so you can explore again and again...

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Friends and family in France, Switzerland or Belgium will have no problem coming to visit you as often as you like.