New 7.5% IMT Law in Portugal: What Changes for Non-Resident Buyers?

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The Portuguese real estate market is evolving. Under Decreto-Lei n.° 97/2026, which came into force on May 20th, Portugal introduced a flat 7.5% IMT rate for non-resident buyers acquiring urban residential property. For anyone looking to buy a home in Portugal as a non-resident — whether it is a holiday home, an investment property, or […]