Building Portugal at 6 (%) VAT rate – The Three King’s Gift?
Home Property Building Portugal at 6 (%) VAT rate – The Three King’s Gift? Building Portugal at 6 (%) VAT rate – The Three King’s Gift? Embracing the Christmas season’s spirit of giving, the Portuguese Government submitted, on 2nd December the, Proposal No.
OECD calls for higher IMI and limits on capital gains to tackle the housing crisis
Raising IMI, limits on the taxation of capital gains from the sale of homes, and higher taxation of 'underused' or vacant dwellings in 'high‑demand areas' are the main recommendations of an OECD study published today.
What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026?
Home News What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? From property tax rates to the cost of essential foods and services – see what is rising in price in Portugal in 2026.
You could be paying too much IMI and have only a few days to save
If you want to reduce next year’s IMI, you’ll need to act (very) quickly. You have only a few days to submit the request. Find out how to do it in this episode of the Contas-Poupança podcast.
Portugal property taxes to fall
Home News Portugal property taxes to fall Portugal property taxes to fall The price per square meter for IMI property tax purposes and the fiscal valuation of properties will fall to €570 in 2026, a drop that puts an end to three years of maintaining this value.
Construction value taken into account for IMI rises to €570 in 2026
This is the first time the average construction value has risen since 2023.
17:00 — Value used to calculate IMI rises in 2026
At 17:00: The value used to calculate the municipal property tax (IMI) will increase in 2026.
IMI on new, modified and revalued homes increases
The IMI on new homes, reconstructions and revaluations will increase. This results from a rise in the average construction cost per square metre, published in the Diário da República.
All of Lisbon Remains an Urban Pressure Zone
The classification of the entire city territory as an Urban Pressure Zone (ZPU) has been extended for another year, with only the Chega party voting against it. The measure penalises vacant buildings with an increased property tax rate (IMI).
Gondomar City Council approves 2.5% reduction in IMI for 2026
The Socialist-majority Gondomar City Council approved on Tuesday, with abstentions from PSD/IL and Chega, a 2.5% reduction in the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) in the budget to be presented for 2026, the municipality reported. In this context, the rate applicable to urban properties located in the urban parishes – Baguim do Monte, Fânzeres and ...
Increased IMT for foreigners between the "populist" and the "illegal"
Properties above 1.28 million are already facing an IMT of 7.5%, whether the buyers are Portuguese or foreign, tax experts remind us. In the medium term, the measure is expected to end up in the Court of Justice of the European Union, they believe.
Will we (really) pay less taxes in 2026?
Tax expert Nuno Oliveira Garcia analyses the final version of the State Budget for 2026 and explains whether taxpayers will save or pay more in income tax, property tax, and capital gains tax on inheritances.
Last IMI payment can be made until Tuesday
The final payment for the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) is due by Tuesday.
Final IMI payment can be made until Tuesday
The deadline for paying the final instalment of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) exceeding 100 euros is until Tuesday, as it is the first working day after the official deadline of 30 November, the Ministry of Finance reported on Monday. The IMI bill is automatically divided into two or three payments...
Press Review. Families save 345 million on property tax and VAT cut on construction may violate European law
A review of the press highlights that families have saved 345 million euros on property tax (IMI), while the proposed VAT reduction for the construction sector could potentially breach European legislation.
Families saved 345 million euros in property tax
Families have managed to save a total of 345 million euros in property tax (IMI) this year.
Deadline to pay the last IMI instalment ends on Sunday
The IMI 'bill' is automatically divided into two or three payments depending on whether its value is between 100 and 500 euros or exceeds 500 euros.
Deadline to pay the last IMI instalment ends this Sunday
The IMI bill is automatically divided into two or three payments depending on whether its value is between 100 and 500 euros or exceeds 500 euros.
Deadline to pay the last instalment of the IMI ends today
This Sunday marks the deadline for paying the last instalment of the Municipal Property Tax for taxpayers who pay in two or three instalments.
Oeiras increases IMI to the maximum rate
The Oeiras City Council will raise the minimum rate of the Municipal Property Tax to the legal maximum of 0.45% for urban properties, a proposal criticized by the PS, which accuses the executive of “further penalising families and businesses.” The municipal executive approved this on Wednesday, with a majority of nine votes in favour from Inov25.
