Termination of the Portuguese Golden Visa?
On February 16, 2023, the Portuguese Government announced its intention to discontinue the Golden Visa program. This residence-by-investment program allows non-EU citizens to obtain residency [...]
Rent hikes must be capped at 2% in Portugal
Due increase prices in rentals, interest rates and general inflation, the Portuguese Government limited the increase of rents to a 2% rise in 2023. Urban leases are regulated by the Civil Code [...]
GFDL contributes to Portuguese Real Estate Guide
Rodrigue Devillet Lima and Catarina Branco Valada co-signed the Mondaq Comparative Guide of Real Estate – Portugal, published by Mondaq. Click here to read the publication.
New York Times interview – Real Estate
João G. Gil Figueira, partner at GFDL, was interviewed by the New York Times in relation to the legal aspects of acquiring real estate in Portugal. The interview is available here.
Amendments to the Portuguese Golden Visa
Comprehensive amendments to the Portuguese Golden Visa Several Portuguese economic sectors looked with anticipation and dread to possible amendments to the Portuguese Golden Visa regime. The [...]
Legal aspects of buying property in Portugal
About Portugal Portugal has a rich seafaring past and is one of Europe’s well-preserved gems with its land of traditional villages, vibrant and tech-enabled cities, and a countryside strewn with [...]
New obligations for real estate companies in Portugal
Companies and realtors engaged in the sale, brokerage and mediation of properties have enhanced disclosure and identification obligations regarding the identity and control of entities involved [...]
