Guides to building in Portugal
What to know before you sign, with sources you can check. Where we found no reliable data, we say so.
Building a house in Portugal
The full route, from plot to moving in.
Cost to build a house
Public figures per m² and what they leave out.
Buying land in Portugal
Urban or rural land, documents and purchase taxes.
LSF, concrete or modular
What to compare, and what has no independent answer.
How long it takes to build
Legal deadlines and what delays a build.
Building permits
Permit or prior communication, after the 2026 reform.
Turnkey or contractor
Three ways to build, and who carries the risk.
NIF and taxes for foreigners
Tax number, tax representative, VAT and purchase taxes.