Housing
One in eight homes in Portugal sells within a week
An analysis by property platform idealista shows that 12% of homes listed for sale during the third quarter of 2026 sold in under seven days. Another 18% sold within a month, 27% took between one and three months, 37% took between three months and a year, and 6% took longer than a year. Speed varies by location, with Ponta Delgada recording 16% of homes selling within a week, Aveiro at 15%, Porto at 14%, and Lisbon at 7%.
Why it matters
If you are looking to buy property in Portugal, expect homes in high-demand areas like Ponta Delgada, Aveiro, and Porto to sell within days, while properties in Lisbon and the Algarve tend to take longer on the market.The Portugal NewsRead original ↗
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