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A transformation of a dilapidated property in northern Portugal into a stunning residence, highlighting one of the most remarkable architectural rehabilitations.
The former forest houses of Carvoeiro, in Viana do Castelo, and Alto da Freita, located in one of the main tourist hubs of the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, will be refurbished for tourism purposes. While the former will be converted into a mountain tourism unit under community management, the latter will become a tourist accommodation...
There are old buildings that have been renovated and are at risk. They could collapse from the base in the event of an earthquake due to the installation of water, electricity, and telecommunications meters.
The legislation seeks to resolve situations where builders were denied the application of the 6% rate because the rehabilitation works were in an Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU) for which the municipal council had not approved an Urban Rehabilitation Operation (ORU).
After more than eight months of traffic closures, the Eiffel Bridge is once again fully accessible. IP guarantees that the aesthetics of the century-old crossing have not been compromised.
The initiative was approved by a majority in the Committee on Budget, Finance and Public Administration, following its general approval on July 3rd.
Parliament today approved in committee a PSD bill that guarantees the application of 6% VAT on renovation works in urban rehabilitation areas (ARU), even when there is no rehabilitation operation (ORU) in place.
The Government approved this Friday additional funding for rehabilitation works at the São Carlos National Theatre in Lisbon, amounting to 17.5 million euros, with the opera house expected to reopen in the spring of 2028. Speaking to journalists after the Council of Ministers meeting in Guimarães, the Minister of Culture, Youth...
The D. Maria II National Theatre has reopened following extensive renovations funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). The project focused on improving working conditions for staff, including the creation of new office spaces, a sewing room with natural light, and modernized technical facilities. The main auditorium, Sala Garrett, underwent restoration to its acoustics and aesthetics, while hidden infrastructure like fire safety and climate control systems were completely overhauled. The theatre will kick off its 2026/2027 season with a production of Macbeth, the same play that was on stage during the 1964 fire that destroyed the building's interior.
Renovation works under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) must be completed by August 31st.
The Ajuda National Palace (PNA) in Lisbon will reopen, renovated, by the end of the year following redevelopment works under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), valued at 12.8 million euros. The works, which began over a year ago, affected different areas and art collections of the PNA, from the structure...
Tânia is a Russian immigrant who chose Portugal to live in. She fell in love with Lorvão, in the municipality of Penacova. It is there that she is rebuilding a house.
The intervention is part of the municipal social housing strategy funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
In Faro, Corpo Atelier transforms a dwelling while keeping the exterior intact. The interior seeks to reveal a low-budget architectural surprise, in a subtle play of light.
The Court of Auditors has granted the prior approval for Porto City Council to begin the renovation and expansion of the Municipal Public Library, which has been closed for two years, the councillor for culture announced this Tuesday during the executive meeting. We received the good news, which we were awaiting with such anticipation, of the prior approval...
The rehabilitation project for the Multipurpose Nave addresses the main identified problems, namely water leaks, roof deficiencies, and the inadequacy of technical systems.
The contractor “disappeared” and the work funded by the PRR has stopped. The City Council claims it is a private matter and refused to “represent” the owner, as many other municipalities have done. Tenants fear losing their homes.
The company has secured an important historic mansion on Rua 5 de Outubro, a prominent street in the town’s centre, with the objective of transforming the approximately 900 m² structure into a The post Property Highlight – History reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Portugal Seminary to be rebuilt as students housing Portugal Seminary to be rebuilt as students housing Two floors of the Viseu Major Seminary will become student housing, a project costing about €1. 6 million, the local council announced.
The 31.5 million euro redevelopment and expansion project is awaiting approval from the Court of Auditors. Beforehand, the building in S. Lázaro will open its doors to the city for two days.
The results of the 2025 Survey on Income and Living Conditions indicate that more than half of households living in dwellings built before 1960 (54.7%) reported that no renovations aimed at improving energy efficiency had taken place, despite being necessary. Financial cost was the primary reason.
“These are very expensive works due to the location where the building is situated,” said Manuel Linda, who appealed for the “contribution of all Christians in the Diocese of Porto.” The works could cost 16 million euros.
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.
Dozens of condominiums may lose Environmental Fund support for improving building facades, roofs, and flooring.
The institution is seeking private partners to renovate properties and generate revenue. Three of these are former shelters, which were palaces donated by the State. The PCP and the Left Bloc argue that they are being left at the mercy of real estate speculation.
The article discusses Portugal's National Building Renovation Plan (PNRE), highlighting its shortcomings in effectively promoting sustainable construction. Despite the sector's significant contribution to global carbon emissions—responsible for nearly 40%—the plan primarily focuses on reducing emissions from energy use within buildings, neglecting the reduction of embodied carbon from materials and design. Key issues include the lack of clear, operationalized targets for integrating sustainable materials, insufficient measures for renovating vacant homes (which could help address housing shortages), and the absence of a detailed, phased implementation roadmap with defined responsibilities and regional considerations. However, the plan's creation of a National Network of Recovered Construction Materials Banks is a positive step toward promoting material reuse and environmental sustainability in construction.
NOS Lusomundo Cinemas has taken over the cinema screens previously run by Cineplace at the Continente Shopping Centre in Portimão and plans to open a fully renovated cinema complex by The post NOS Cinemas takes over Portimão theatres appeared first on Portugal Resident.
