On the 25th August, Law no. 18/2022 was published in the Portuguese official journal, Diário da República, amending the legal regime for the entry, stay, exit and expulsion of foreigners from the national territory.

With many of our clients dreaming about their unique properties and looking for legal support throughout construction projects, we’ve decided to share some food-for-thought on this matter.

With the idea of reducing regional asymmetries by attracting investors to inland territories and non-housing real estate, the Portuguese Government made significant adjustments to the Golden Visa legal framework.

With the purpose of reviewing and updating the sectional title regime, Law no. 8/2022 was published on the 10th January, introducing changes in matters such as the operation of condominium assemblies, the powers and obligations of the condominium manager and the constitution of sectional title regime.

In order to follow the general trend towards decreasing social contacts and interactions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Decree-Law no. 126/2021 was published on 30 December 2021.

Buying a future property based on its plans and drawings may be a bit daunting, but off-plan property purchases are becoming more and more attractive amongst international clients. Indeed, it can be a thrilling experience being part of a tailor-made turn-key project.

With over 20,000 British citizens currently living in Portugal and numbers increasing on account of Brexit, what does 2021 and beyond hold in store for property buyers looking to put down more permanent roots?

Portugal is well-known for being one of the best tourist destinations in Europe, as well as a safe country offering great food and sun throughout most of the year.

Joana Neto Mestre, Portuguese lawyer and Managing Partner of MATLAW, explains what the Portuguese lifestyle has to offer, and why this old country is much more than beach and golf.

Considering the measures approved by the Portuguese Government to control the economic pandemic caused by COVID-19, the sector of urban lease (residential and non-residential leases) was no exception.

According to FORBES, Portugal is the First Option for Living And Retiring Overseas after the Coronavirus.

Many of us wonder about the best and safest way to invest our money and save it for our own future and our loved ones’. Shall we keep it in a savings account, do some financial investments (more or less risky), or even buy a property?

Após ter vencido, pela sexta vez, o título de Melhor Destino de Praia da Europa, em junho deste ano, o Algarve está agora nomeado na categoria "World's Leading Beach Destination 2019".