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Portugal's New Rental Rules: Where to Invest Now

Lisbon's Ban Reversal

Lisbon recently reversed its ban on short-term rentals, but the best investment opportunities are no longer there.

The New Lisbon Rules

New licenses are limited to ten percent of housing per parish, with historic neighborhoods remaining completely off-limits.

Porto: Still Restricted

In contrast, Porto maintains its ban in the city center and now requires seventy-five thousand euros in mandatory insurance.

Where to Invest Now

For higher yields and fewer rules, smart investors are now turning to the Algarve and interior cities like Évora.

Warning: €40,000 Fines

Before you invest, know that operating without a license now carries automatic delistings and fines up to forty thousand euros.

Get the full city-by-city breakdown of Portugal's new rental laws in our complete guide.

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