Portugal Homes prides itself in being more than just a real estate company. Unlike standard agencies, our in-house experts offer a personalised, end-to-end service designed to help international clients settle into Portugal with confidence and ease. At the end of the day, we don’t just sell you a house. We make your entire relocation to Portugal possible. We’re not going to lie—it's a complex process. It involves a lot more than just packing your bags and coming here, but if you’re truly committed, we’re here to make it happen. Find out below what Portugal Homes’ relocation services can do for you.
Why Choose Portugal for Relocation?
Instead of asking yourself why you should choose Portugal, better to ask it the other way around. Why shouldn’t you pick Portugal to resettle? No country is perfect, and Portugal has its own drawbacks and flaws, but it’s genuinely one of the best places in the world to live in.
7th Safest Country in the World
Portugal consistently ranks among the safest countries on the planet. In 2025, for the third year in a row, it retained its spot as the 7th safest country in the world and the 5th in Europe. This classification reflects the nation’s low crime rates, political stability, and overall social peace.
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Affordable, High-Quality Healthcare and Education
Portugal offers a universal public healthcare system (SNS) that provides residents with low-cost access to quality medical services, from emergency care to routine check-ups. For those who prefer private healthcare, clinics often have shorter waiting times and English-speaking professionals, all at a fraction of the cost compared to the U.S. or U.K.
Families relocating to Portugal can also benefit from an education system that includes free public schooling and a wide range of private schools offering international curricula.
At the university level, Portugal is home to globally recognised institutions such as Nova SBE and Católica Lisbon, ranked among the best in Europe. These universities attract international students with their academic excellence and affordable tuition, making Portugal a smart choice for long-term planning.
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Access to the European Schengen Zone
Holding Portuguese residency gives you visa-free access to the European Schengen Area, which is comprised of 29 countries with no internal border controls. This means you can travel freely for business or leisure across much of continental Europe, including destinations like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, without needing a visa or facing passport checks.
Pathway to EU Citizenship
Portugal offers one of the most straightforward and rewarding routes to European Union citizenship. After just 5 years of legal residency, without the need for permanent physical presence via investment programs, you become eligible to apply for a Portuguese passport. For international investors and families, EU Citizenship is a life-changing gateway to long-term security, economic opportunity, and true global mobility.
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Our Portugal Relocation Services
At Portugal Homes, we do more than just helping you buy your property. In fact, we offer a complete, comprehensive relocation package, spanning your entire journey. This includes the moment you first start considering Portugal, to the moment you have the passport in hand and integrated into Portuguese society. Here’s what we do:
Immigration & Visa Guidance
Portugal Homes has a specialised team dedicated to helping you navigate residency visa landscape. Our expertise extends especially to the Golden Visa, as well as the D2 Visa. Our complete process includes:
- Eligibility screening
- Legal and document support
- Structured investment options to fulfill all criteria
- Partnership with licenced immigration lawyers
- Updates on evolving visa legislation
- Coordination with AIMA appointments
This ensures your relocation journey begins on a strong, legally compliant foundation, avoiding costly delays or denials.
Property Search & Legal Support
We are proud to work with both commercial and private partners, as well as having our own selection of properties to fit all tastes and preferences. Whether you’re seeking a buy-to-let unit in Lisbon, a family home in Cascais, or a luxury apartment in the Algarve, our team will undoubtedly find something for you, as well as provide local insights and legal protection.
Our services include:
- Personalised property matching
- Due diligence and legal checks
- Support through the main three stages: reservation, promissory, and deed.
- Purchase negotiation and representation
- Legal registration of your property
Tax Representation & Property Management Services
In our team, we have members whose roles are exclusively to handle all your post-purchase needs. Need help with Portuguese taxes? Perhaps you’ve bought a property to let in Portugal, and aren’t really looking to live in the country? Not a problem. Our exclusive services ensure that the only thing you have to worry about your property in Portugal is if you’re enjoying it.
It includes:
- Bank Account Opening
- Full Tax Compliance: NIF, IMI, IRS and VAT declarations.
- Complete Property Management: Maintenance, cleaning, gardening, repairs, insurance setup, utility management, among others.
- Condominium & Tenant Support: We act as your representative in condominium meetings and manage tenant relations.
- Local Insurance Registration
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Language & Cultural Integration
We believe that successful relocation goes beyond paperwork. Integration into local culture, language, and community plays a major role in your long-term success and happiness in Portugal.
Portugal Homes helps with:
- Referrals to trusted Portuguese language schools
- Cultural orientation resources
- Local event recommendations
- Practical living tips for expats
Residency & Citizenship Planning
Our relocation services aren’t just for the short term. If your goal is to eventually become a Portuguese citizen, our investment options allow you to meet residency requirements and optimise your path to Citizenship
Our advisory team:
- Tracks your time in-country to meet minimum stay requirements
- Maintain your legal compliance year by year
- Prepare your citizenship application when eligible
Portugal Homes keeps you on track from day one through to the moment you qualify for a Portuguese passport. Whether you’re looking to connect with the local community or simply know how to handle grocery shopping in Portuguese, we’re here to ease your transition.
Why Portugal Homes?
Portugal Homes sits at the centre of the award-winning Harland & Poston Group, a company that has facilitated more than €500 million in real estate and visa investments and holds over €180 million in owned assets worldwide, including a large real estate portfolio that includes 3 hotels (two currently under construction, one already operating in the UK), a 1,200-unit brownfield regeneration project in Glasgow, dedicated student accommodation in Paisley, and 11 separate developments across Portugal.
With us, you get an all-in-one team under one roof: real estate agents, immigration advisors, tax representatives, property managers and interior-design specialists work side-by-side.
Our combined decades of combined market experience have guided thousands of families through Portuguese real-estate purchases and residency visas since 2018.
Our private-client portfolio extends past 50+ countries, repeat purchasers, and a 100 % approval record on residency applications handled by our legal partners.
From sourcing a compliant investment to filing your visa and managing the property afterwards, Portugal Homes delivers a true 360° service – turning relocation into a seamless life upgrade.
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