In 2024, the government launched the "Simplex Urbanístico" to cut red tape. Now, in 2026, we are seeing the real-world consequences. While the law (Decree-Law n.º 10/2024) technically allows you to buy a property without a Habitation License, the market reality in 2026 is far more complex than the legislation suggests. Here is why this topic is more relevant now  than when the law first passed. 1. The "Cash Buyer" Trap Has Opened In 2024, many cash buyers rushed to buy proper

Learn how the latest tax changes affect foreign property buyers in Portugal, including new rules, costs, and essential updates to guide your buying decisions in 2025 and beyond.

Secret Listings Not only do we use our own secret listings  and off-market opportunities, but we also go directly into the community to uncover properties long before they appear online. Including Facebook Groups & Local Café Networks. 1. Secret Listings From Owners Who Contact Us Directly Thanks to our strong SEO and reputation as trusted Algarve Buyer’s Agents, many owners contact us quietly, asking if we have a buyer before  they speak to any real estate agent. These “sec