Rental guides
Practical guides, with official sources, for anyone renting out and managing property in Portugal.
The law that is changing
Rents and payments
Rent increases in Portugal 2026: the coefficient, the maths and the notice
The expected 2027 coefficient is 1.0256 (+2.56%); for 2026 it is 1.0224 (+2.24%). Learn how to calculate the new rent, which rules apply and how to notify the tenant.
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Tenant not paying rent in Portugal: what to do, step by step
Deadlines, the 20% penalty, contract termination and eviction: the current law and the 2026 reform cutting the eviction threshold to 2 months of arrears.
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The lease
Lease agreement template for Portugal: download and fill it in properly
A free Word template, what the lease must contain by law, the 5 most common mistakes when filling it in, and what to do after signing.
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Lease terms in Portugal: duration, renewal and termination deadlines
Minimum duration, automatic renewal and the landlord’s (240/120/60 days) and tenant’s opposition deadlines, including the 3-year trap and a worked example.
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Taxes and receipts
Electronic rent receipts in Portugal: the complete landlord guide
Who must issue them, who is exempt, how to issue one on the tax portal step by step and what happens if you fail to.
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Tax on rental income in Portugal: rates, deductions and Anexo F
10% rate for rents up to €2,300 (2026–2029), 25% as the general rule, reductions down to 5% for long leases, what you can deduct and the Anexo F return.
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Foreign owners
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