How much does it cost to live in Cascais in 2026? A single person renting alone should generally budget between €1,700 and €3,000 per month, while a couple may need approximately €2,500–€4,500. A family using Portuguese public schools can expect to spend around €3,800–€6,500, but the monthly budget
Yes, the proceeds from selling a property in Portugal can normally be transferred to a bank account abroad. Portugal does not generally impose exchange controls preventing a seller from moving legitimate property sale proceeds overseas. However, banks may request supporting documents, delay an instr
If you own a property in Lisbon, its value cannot be calculated simply by multiplying its area by the city’s average price per square metre. The exact street, building, condition, typology, floor, natural light, parking, views, documentation and likely buyer profile can create differences of hundred
There is a particular sound to mornings in Cascais Historic Centre: café shutters opening, seagulls circling above the bay and fragments of Portuguese mixing with several other languages on the first terraces of the day. But living here is different from spending a weekend in Cascais.
Portugal entered 2026 after a record year for residential property. Prices rose sharply, transaction value reached a new high and international demand remained visible. Yet buyers looking above €1 million in Lisbon or Cascais are not operating in exactly the same market as the average Portuguese buy
Yes. In most cases, a registered co-owner can ask a Portuguese court to bring the co-ownership to an end, even when another owner refuses to sell or agree to a buyout.
Yes, you can sell a property with a tenant in Portugal. However, the sale does not normally end the tenancy. The buyer usually becomes the new landlord and must respect the existing lease, including its rent, duration, renewal conditions and any legal protections held by the tenant. For the seller,
You can sell a property in Portugal even when it still has an active mortgage. However, the outstanding loan must be settled and the mortgage charge must be cancelled as part of the transaction. This normally requires early coordination with the bank, an accurate settlement statement and the docume
When selling a property in Portugal, the figure that matters most is not necessarily the advertised price or even the price accepted from the buyer. It is the amount that will remain available after repaying the mortgage, paying the estate agency commission, resolving legal and administrative expens
