Tenants

McDonald's sells hamburgers... but it also built a real estate empire

May

22

2026

In fact, a very important part of the company's success is not just in selling hamburgers. It is in the location of the restaurants, on the land where they are built, and in the contracts that link the brand to its franchisees.

The curious question: is McDonald's a food company or a real estate company?

The most honest answer might be: it is both.

McDonald's became famous for...

Real Estate Market in Portugal – January 2026 Snapshot

Jan

07

2026

There are several new developments this year, primarily in the fiscal and regulatory landscape. The Government has launched an extensive package of measures aimed at rebalancing the market, with further changes expected in the coming months.

In this January 2026 Real Estate Snapshot, I will provide a more comprehensive summary as we start the year, covering the latest...

Portugal, a country of homeowners - Why and where are we going?

Jan

24

2025

According to recent data from Eurostat, about 77% of Portuguese families own their homes. This impressive number places us well above the European average, which is around 69%. But how did we get here and what does the future hold for us? Let's explore!

Statistics and Comparisons

When we compare Portugal with other European countries, the difference is remarkable....

Anxiety and frustration: how housing can affect mental health

Nov

29

2023

Index What are, nowadays, and very briefly, the main difficulties for those who want to buy or rent a house? What is the root of the problem in Portugal? For a young person who wants to buy their first home, what barriers are there? Are there any incentives missing? Which? And what future challenges does the new generation face... View more

"Mais Habitação" Program

Jul

20

2023

The program aims to increase the supply of affordable housing in Portugal, fight real estate speculation and promote foreign investment in the housing sector.

Measures of the "Mais Habitação" Package

The program contains several measures, among which the following can be highlighted:

Creation of support for the promotion of affordable rental housing; Promotion of a new... View more

Tenants' right of first refusal was considered unconstitutional

Jul

13

2020

The agreement of the Constitutional Court , decided for the unconstitutionality of the rule contained in paragraph 8 of article 1091 of the Civil Code - Right of Preference for Tenants. Among other arguments, the TC concludes that:

This law excessively sacrifices the right to free transferability of the building, without fulfilling the objective of housing stability...

Debts to the Condominium

Mar

15

2017

This type of debt has been increasing in recent years according to Deco, to which more and more complaints have come:

One of the main reasons for this situation is the fact that the owners / joint-owners sell their fractions without paying dues in arrears and, in most cases, without informing the new owner of the existence and amount of these debts. As the courts have understood that...