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Everything you need to buy in Lisbon

Practical guides written by the Tago team. Taxation, due diligence, neighbourhood choice, market analysis — everything the listing portals don't tell you.

Practical guide

Buying a property in Lisbon as an expat: the 2026 guide

Complete guide to buying in Lisbon as an expat: IMT and IMI taxes, NIF, mortgage, notary fees, signing process (CPCV and escritura), common pitfalls. Updated 2026.

Read · 9 min read → Taxation

Portugal property taxes explained: IMT, IMI, Selo and capital gains

Understand Portuguese real estate taxation: 2026 IMT rates, IMI calculation, Imposto do Selo, capital gains (mais-valias), NHR/IFICI regime. Concrete figures and examples.

Read · 7 min read → Choosing a neighbourhood

Which Lisbon neighbourhood for an expat family?

Comparison of the best family neighbourhoods in Lisbon for expats: international schools, green spaces, quietness, accessibility. Estrela, Campo de Ourique, Lapa, Parque das Nações, Belém compared.

Read · 8 min read → Due diligence

The 7 pitfalls to avoid when buying property in Lisbon

The mistakes expats make in Lisbon: Renda Vitalícia, protected tenant, condominium debt, energy certificate, gross vs usable area, off-plan project, underreported IMT. Due diligence checklist.

Read · 6 min read → Market analysis

Lisbon real estate market 2026: state of play

Analysis of the Lisbon real estate market in 2026: median prices by neighbourhood, 2020-2026 evolution, impact of NHR end, AL freeze, supply and demand, outlook. Casafari + Microsir data.

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