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NHR 2.0 Explained: Portugal’s New Tax Incentive for Newcomers (IFICI)
Portugal's old NHR tax regime has closed to new applicants, but IFICI, nicknamed NHR 2.0, offers a flat 20% rate for ten years to people in qualifying professions. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
Property Due Diligence in Portugal: The Unlicensed Pools and Mystery Annexes to Catch Before You Buy
Lovely pool, handy annex, a garage that's quietly become a studio. Then the lawyer pulls the paperwork and none of it's licensed. Here's what actually goes wrong with Portuguese property records, the documents that expose it, and how to check before you sign, not after.
Internet and Mobile in Portugal: Who to Use and What to Expect
Portugal's internet is genuinely excellent, often faster and cheaper than what you left behind. The catch isn't the network, it's the paperwork and the 24-month lock-ins. Here are the four main providers, real prices, the NIF trap, and what to do if your new place is rural.
Living in the Algarve Year Round: The Honest Version
Most people fall for the Algarve in June. But June isn't a year, and the biggest reason people move here and leave again is that they bought a holiday and got a life instead. Here's what twelve months actually feels like, including the bits nobody warns you about.
AIMA Appointments: How to Get One, How Long You'll Wait, and What to Do When You Can't
Ask anyone who's moved to Portugal what the hardest part was and almost nobody says the house or the language. They say AIMA. Here's how appointments really work in 2026, what the waits actually look like, and what your options are when the system leaves you stuck.
Portugal's Rental Rules Are Changing (But Not Yet): The 2026 Advance Rent and Deposit Reform Explained
Heard that Portuguese landlords can now demand three months' rent in advance and unlimited deposits? It's based on a real reform, but it isn't law yet. Here's what the July 2026 changes actually say, and what still applies to your lease right now, in plain English.