Aveiro Center in Portugal is investing over €2.2 million in a renovation project led by Cushman & Wakefield to modernize its common areas, façades, and green spaces, with completion expected by June. The upgrade includes a new visual identity and plans to introduce new food & beverage concepts, such as a drive-thru. Owned by the Euro V fund managed by Savills IM, the center remains operational during renovations and continues to serve as a key retail destination in Aveiro, anchored by major tenants like Continente and Worten. Cushman & Wakefield manages a significant portfolio of Portuguese real estate and is actively involved in enhancing retail assets across the country.
Conflicts stemming from Iran, which has been under attack by the United States and Israel, are motivating millionaires to leave the region in search of countries where security is a reality.
The project includes the refurbishment of 16 housing units, involving the replacement of windows and doors, wall coverings, interior flooring, sanitary fixtures, and kitchen cabinets.
The project is being managed by the consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield and is scheduled for completion next June. The intervention focuses on the refurbishment of common areas, green spaces, and facades.
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Room00 Next Gen Hospitality plans to invest between 330 and 420 million euros in 20 new hotels across Portugal, Spain, Italy, and the UK by 2026. Portugal is a key growth market, with 60 to 80 million euros earmarked for three new properties in Lisbon and Porto, adding 217 rooms. The expansion is backed by a 400 million euro funding round led by King Street, focusing on acquiring and repositioning urban hotel assets to cater to Gen Y and Gen Z travellers.
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The real estate platform ACA Real Estate will invest 258 million euros in residential, industrial, and corporate projects, while preparing the development of over 500 homes, the ACA group platform announced this Monday, the 16th. In a statement, the entity mentioned that it is starting a new investment cycle in Portugal exceeding 258 million euros, distributed across residential, industrial, and office projects. The company is also preparing more than 500 homes, an industrial and logistics hub with over 90,000 m², and a corporate building with about 3,000 m², consolidating a growth strategy based on scale, value chain integration, and a strong capacity for simultaneous project execution. Quoted in the statement, ACA Real Estate director João Filipe stated the ambition to build a solid real estate platform with execution capacity and a long-term vision, capable of structuring projects with financial discipline and operational rigor. Currently, the company has the 'POUSIO' project underway, with nearly a dozen multi-family buildings totaling more than 500 housing units in Porto and Guimarães. In the industrial and logistics segment, the company highlighted the development of an industrial hub with over 90,000 m² in Vila Nova de Famalicão, among other projects in the country. ACA Real Estate is the real estate platform of the ACA Group responsible for the development, promotion, and strategic management of all the group's real estate assets.
The Portuguese real estate market saw record highs in 2025, with prices and transactions on the rise. The five largest real estate agency networks in Portugal reported a significant revenue growth of 24.4%, attributed to an influx of nearly 25,000 house sellers contributing to the booming market.
The Oeiras City Council has approved a significant real estate development at the former Foundry site, which contradicts the foundational principles of New Oeiras.
The consortium led by Engie, which acquired six Douro dams from EDP in 2020, faces potential additional costs due to the Municipal Tax on Property Transfers (IMT) and Stamp Duty (IS). This situation arises if the Tax Authority applies its tax understanding to the deal's various phases, potentially leading to significant financial implications for the consortium.
Buying real estate in Portugal involves more than just a property transaction for international families; it is a strategic decision that encompasses tax implications, succession law, and asset management.
Costs associated with obtaining a municipal construction permit can be deducted when calculating real estate capital gains for income tax (IRS), provided they genuinely enhance the property and are still valid at the time of sale, clarifies the Tax Authority (AT). This allows the fee paid for the urban planning permit to be added to the value of the property, potentially reducing the capital gains tax owed upon sale.
Update: New Guidance on Permit Costs
The Tax Authority has released additional guidance stating that homeowners must retain all documentation related to the permits to ensure eligibility for the deductions, emphasizing the importance of proper record-keeping during property transactions.
Azul Empírico, a subsidiary of the Davidson Kempner fund, has proposed a significant investment of 203 million euros to acquire the agricultural company Herdade da Comporta, indicating a strong interest in the agricultural and real estate market in the region.
The municipal council of Loulé has formally acquired 60 housing units for public rental in a €15.1 million investment backed largely by national recovery funds. The public deed was signed The post Loulé buys 60 homes for public housing in €15.1 million deal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Update: Public deed signed and financing confirmed
The public deed has been signed, formalising the €15.1 million purchase, with the cost largely covered by national recovery funds to secure 60 units for public rental in Loulé.
Portugal has experienced significant increases in house prices since 2020, according to data from Pordata. Despite this rise, the country still ranks among those with the lowest purchasing power, with only Greece having higher housing costs relative to income.
The sale of GES assets has generated 149 million euros, with significant transactions involving real estate properties. Notable sales include the former headquarters of GES and various properties located in Quinta do Peru, Sesimbra, Oeiras, and Monfortinho.
Humberto Pedrosa, the owner of the Barraqueiro group, has made a significant purchase proposal of 100 million euros for the Herdade da Comporta property, which he submitted approximately a year ago.
The CEO of Millennium predicts that house prices will undergo adjustments over a minimum period of three years, indicating a significant shift in the property market.
AIMA has announced the postponement of the online renewal process for the Golden Visa holders' residence permit, which was initially set to begin this week. The new start date for the online renewals is now scheduled for 16 February.
EURIBOR's recent stabilisation underlines the importance of looking beyond sensational headlines and focusing on what affects households day to day. The move gives many borrowers breathing space — repayments on a €150,000 loan due for review in February would shift to between €634 and €652 — yet longer-term pressures remain evident: the accumulated loss of purchasing power over 25 years has already exceeded 30 per cent. The paradox of global shocks and mortgage-rate dynamics shows why policymakers, markets and households must prioritise practical indicators that influence living standards.
In 2026 Lisbon accounted for the largest share of property listings, reflecting a concentrated supply base in the capital. By contrast Aveiro recorded the strongest year‑on‑year increase in market activity, signalling accelerating demand and investor interest there. The data suggest diverging regional dynamics — supply dominance in Lisbon versus faster transactional growth in Aveiro — with implications for pricing, investment allocation and local market strategies.
The executive director of AM48 — a property developer managing over €220m in assets — says the housing package has been well received by the sector but warns that there are insufficient financial instruments to enable companies to deliver the programme. She welcomes the government's policy direction but highlights a gap in project financing that could limit implementation and investment. Without targeted credit lines, risk-sharing mechanisms or incentives for private developers, market momentum may stall despite positive policy measures. Strengthening specific financing tools and public–private cooperation is needed to translate the package into completed housing projects.
Benfica members approved the “Benfica District” project at an extraordinary General Assembly, with 59.24% voting in favour. The development — a campaign pledge of re-elected president Rui Costa — aims to transform the area around the Estádio da Luz, increase stadium capacity and will have material implications for the club's revenue streams, the local property market and urban infrastructure planning.
