Real estate investment in Southern Europe rose 20% in the period up to September, offsetting declines in Europe's largest markets. Growth across the continent is being sustained by Central and Eastern Europe, the Nordic countries, and Southern Europe.
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Read today’s briefingThe Modo de Ler bookstore in Porto is set to close next year following an eviction order. The Porto City Council welcomes the move, framing it as part of a broader policy to protect historical city centres from “facade shops.”
Data from Idealista shows that 88% of rental listings in Portugal are priced up to €2,300, a segment that has seen a 13% increase in available properties compared to 2025. However, the average size of these properties has decreased by 12%, with smaller T1 apartments gaining market share at the expense of larger units, particularly in major cities like Lisbon and Porto.
The Lisbon City Council is handing over the first 60 keys of a 132-unit affordable housing development in the Flamenga neighborhood of Marvila. The units range from studios (T0) to four-bedroom (T4) apartments, and the project includes additional commercial spaces and parking.