US buyers remain a major driver of Portugal’s €1m+ home market, with demand concentrated around Greater Lisbon. Here’s what the latest figures suggest, and how premium buyers can reduce risk with a calmer, more structured buying plan.

Many people arrive in Portugal with solid experience in purchasing property in their home country. They are familiar with the existing relevant documents, confirmation of rights, lawyers, mortgages, and from there, things usually move forward. In Portugal, some stages may look similar, but behind the scenes, the system operates very differently: more authorities, more documents, and very few assumptions in favor of someone who does not know the local framework.

A deep dive into the real journey of launching a business in Portugal. We cover the emotional and practical steps of the D2 visa, funding, and finding your community.