Can foreign nationals take out mortgage loans in Faro?

Yes, non-residents can be issued a mortgage loan to buy property in Faro. Special terms of mortgage lending for non-residents — the loan term up to 75 years of age for the eldest borrower and a down payment of 40–50%. The mortgage rate is a floating one, of 3% for residential properties and 5% for the commercial ones.

How does the purchasing process take place when buying a house in Faro?

Before the purchase, it is necessary to hire a lawyer who would help you get the paperwork done. Having chosen the property, you need to open a local bank account and receive a tax identification number. First, a preliminary sales agreement is signed, a deposit equalling to 10–30% of the property value is placed, and the municipal taxes are paid. The deposit is non-refundable if the buyer decides not to purchase. All agreements ought to be notarised. Between signing the preliminary and main sales agreements, the lawyer completes the property Due Diligence and checks the availability of all the documents for the property. When signing the main agreement, the remaining transaction amount is paid, after which the property can be registered with the land registry office and a title deed can be obtained.

What property taxes are there in Portugal?

Property buyers pay a stamp duty (Imposto do Selo, IS) — 0,8% and a title deed transfer tax (Imposto Municipal sobre Transmissões, IMT) — 6,0 – 6,5%. After the purchase, an annual real estate tax (Imposto Municipal sobre os Imóveis, IMI) ranging from 0.3 to 0.8% across property types and municipalities, has to be paid. These three taxes — are everything that is paid by property owners. When selling real estate, non-resident owners pay the capital gain tax, chargeable from the difference between the purchase price and the sales price at a rate of 28%. The inheritance and gift taxes are not levied from spouses, children, parents and grandchildren, the other categories pay them at a rate of 10% (which is considered low).

How expensive are the utilities in Faro?

The utility costs vary across locations. For example, an average bill for an 50–60 m² house totals about € 100-130 per month.

Can Portuguese residency be obtained through buying a house?

Yes, there is a residency by investment or Golden Visa programme in Portugal. Those buying newly or relatively recently built properties for at least € 500,000 and properties built over 30 years ago for at least € 350,000 become eligible for residency.

How can a house buyer obtain Portuguese citizenship?

It is possible to apply for permanent residency after five years of residence in the country. After six years of residence it is possible to apply for citizenship. But these procedures are not interrelated. Holding a temporary residence or permanent residence permit does not lead to obtaining citizenship. Only following the rules of stay in the country (over 183 days per year for six years) can give hope for obtaining Portuguese citizenship.

Can foreign nationals lease houses in Portugal?

Yes, of course. The owner's right to administer their property is not limited in any way.

What types of Portuguese property are better to invest in for rental purposes?

The most suitable for rental purposes are the houses located in the resort areas, such as the Algarve, Faro, Lagos, on the entire southern coast and the capital of the country, Lisbon.

Why do I need to own a house in Portugal?

The Portuguese property market is one of the European real estate markets that have been growing most actively over the past few years. Therefore, real estate investments are very profitable in the country.

Houses for sale in Faro, Portugal - Buy villas, homes in Faro

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Buy-to-let villa with a sea view, with a guaranteed yield of 3%, Algarve, Portugal for 800,000 €

Buy-to-let villa with a sea view, with a guaranteed yield of 3%, Algarve, Portugal

800,000 €

£714,000

Total area 184 m² / 1981 ft²Land area: 257 m² / 2766 ft²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Buy-to-let villa with a swimming pool, with a guaranteed yield of 3%, Algarve, Portugal for 500,000 €

Buy-to-let villa with a swimming pool, with a guaranteed yield of 3%, Algarve, Portugal

500,000 €

£446,000

Total area 176 m² / 1894 ft²Land area: 190 m² / 2045 ft²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Portugal's «Golden Visa»

Share in pending hotel development in Algarve with buy-out in six years

280,000 € · 70% shares already sold out

Legal for Russian citizens;
Residence permits for investor's spouse and children;
Application for citizenship in five years.

Elite villa with a pool with a 5% yield, Algarve, Portugal for 4,500,000 €

Elite villa with a pool with a 5% yield, Algarve, Portugal

4,500,000 €

£4,016,000

Total area 486 m² / 5231 ft²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

New villa with a pool and sea views in Lagos, Faro, Portugal for 2,300,000 €

New villa with a pool and sea views in Lagos, Faro, Portugal

2,300,000 €

£2,053,000

Land area: 731 m² / 7868 ft²5 bedrooms6 bathrooms

New villa with a swimming pool near golf courses and beaches, Almancil, Portugal for 1,250,000 €

New villa with a swimming pool near golf courses and beaches, Almancil, Portugal

1,250,000 €

£1,116,000

Total area 521 m² / 5608 ft²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a swimming pool, a garden and lounge areas, Galé, Portugal for 3,500,000 €

Luxury villa with a swimming pool, a garden and lounge areas, Galé, Portugal

3,500,000 €

£3,124,000

Land area: 8860 m² / 95369 ft²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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Contemporary
3 Bed. Villa Turnkey for 1,475,000 €

Contemporary 3 Bed. Villa Turnkey

1,475,000 €

£1,316,000

Total area 380 m² / 4090 ft²Land area: 1114 m² / 11991 ft²4 bathrooms

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Fabulous Quinta in large plot with Annex for 1,100,000 €

Fabulous Quinta in large plot with Annex

1,100,000 €

£982,000

Total area 334 m² / 3595 ft²Land area: 8000 m² / 86112 ft²5 bathrooms

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Villa – Almancil, Faro, Portugal for 595,000 €

Villa – Almancil, Faro, Portugal

595,000 €

£531,000

Total area 192 m² / 2067 ft²Land area: 2508 m² / 26996 ft²2 bathrooms

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5 Bed. Villa (V2+V3) with fantastic sea view for 720,000 €

5 Bed. Villa (V2+V3) with fantastic sea view

720,000 €

£643,000

Total area 277 m² / 2982 ft²Land area: 1608 m² / 17309 ft²5 bathrooms

3 Bedroom Villa with Sea Views for 745,000 €

3 Bedroom Villa with Sea Views

745,000 €

£665,000

Total area 197 m² / 2121 ft²Land area: 1090 m² / 11733 ft²2 bathrooms

Quality, spacious, modern villa, beautiful location for 1,300,000 €

Quality, spacious, modern villa, beautiful location

1,300,000 €

£1,160,000

Total area 488 m² / 5253 ft²Land area: 3226 m² / 34725 ft²5 bathrooms

2 Bed country house, annex, amazing views for 480,000 €

2 Bed country house, annex, amazing views

480,000 €

£428,000

Total area 290 m² / 3122 ft²Land area: 1650 m² / 17761 ft²2 bathrooms

2 months ago

8 Bed Farmhouse divided into 5 Cottages with sea view for 995,000 €

8 Bed Farmhouse divided into 5 Cottages with sea view

995,000 €

£888,000

Total area 334 m² / 3595 ft²Land area: 3230 m² / 34768 ft²6 bathrooms

2+1 Traditional Villa
with Annexes for 240,000 €

2+1 Traditional Villa with Annexes

240,000 €

£214,000

Total area 381 m² / 4101 ft²Land area: 1887 m² / 20312 ft²2 bathrooms

3 bedroom country house, annexes and workshop for 985,000 €

3 bedroom country house, annexes and workshop

985,000 €

£879,000

Total area 250 m² / 2691 ft²Land area: 15715 m² / 169156 ft²3 bathrooms

3 Bed Country Villa

280,000 €

£250,000

Total area 207 m² / 2228 ft²Land area: 621 m² / 6684 ft²1 bathroom

6 Bed Villa, ideal for B & B — near S. Brás for 645,000 €

6 Bed Villa, ideal for B & B — near S. Brás

645,000 €

£576,000

Total area 196 m² / 2110 ft²Land area: 3496 m² / 37631 ft²5 bathrooms

Villa with 2 annexes

595,000 €

£531,000

Total area 249 m² / 2680 ft²Land area: 2420 m² / 26049 ft²4 bathrooms

4 Bed Villa Turnkey — near S. Brás for 495,000 €

4 Bed Villa Turnkey — near S. Brás

495,000 €

£442,000

Total area 378 m² / 4069 ft²Land area: 478 m² / 5145 ft²3 bathrooms

3 Bed. Villa w/ Garage and Garden for 690,000 €

3 Bed. Villa w/ Garage and Garden

690,000 €

£616,000

Total area 242 m² / 2605 ft²Land area: 510 m² / 5490 ft²3 bathrooms

Building: 3+1 Bed Villa, 2 Commercial Spaces — Loulé/ EN125 for 750,000 €

Building: 3+1 Bed Villa, 2 Commercial Spaces — Loulé/ EN125

750,000 €

£669,000

Total area 310 m² / 3337 ft²Land area: 2200 m² / 23681 ft²6 bathrooms

1 Bedroom + Large Mezzanine
single storey renovated Villa for 112,000 €

1 Bedroom + Large Mezzanine single storey renovated Villa

112,000 €

£100,000

Total area 51 m² / 549 ft²1 bathroom

Villa – Faro (city), Faro, Portugal for 2,295,000 €

Villa – Faro (city), Faro, Portugal

2,295,000 €

£2,048,000

Total area 850 m² / 9149 ft²Land area: 11320 m² / 121848 ft²9 bedrooms15 bathrooms

Villa – Vila do Bispo, Faro, Portugal for 600,000 €

Villa – Vila do Bispo, Faro, Portugal

600,000 €

£535,000

Total area 128 m² / 1378 ft²Land area: 194 m² / 2088 ft²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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