European real estate in 2026 enters a new phase, marked by greater regulatory demands, changing demand patterns, and evolving investment models. The sector remains a pillar of the continent's economy, but faces challenges such as a scarcity of land for new construction, rising construction costs, and the need to adapt to increasingly stringent environmental and energy efficiency criteria. Sustainability is no longer a competitive advantage but a minimum requirement. Stricter

The Portuguese housing market is experiencing a period of adjustment after several years of strong appreciation. Recent data shows that sale and rental prices continue to rise, but at a less aggressive pace than in the recent past, especially in some district capitals outside the major urban centers. In 2023 and early 2024, there was an increase in the average time properties were on the market, a sign that buyers and sellers are testing new price equilibrium. At the same tim

The construction sector in Portugal recorded a 3.9% increase in costs for new housing construction in July 2025 compared to the same...