Relocating to Portugal: Expert Support to Empower Expats and End-to-End Journeys

Portugal Homes is a company that offers package solutions for moving to Portugal, including housing and legal needs. 

Unlike standard agencies, we handle more than just real estate and our in-house experts offer a personalised, end-to-end service designed to help international clients settle in 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. It is a complex process, it involves a lot more than just packing your bags and moving, but if you are truly committed, we are here to make it happen.
Find out below what Portugal Homes’ relocation services can do for you.

Instead of asking yourself why you should choose Portugal, it is better to ask yourself why you wouldn’t. 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.

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.

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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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.

Portugal offers one of the most straightforward and rewarding routes to European Union citizenship. After 10 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.

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:

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:

This ensures your relocation journey begins on a strong, legally compliant foundation, avoiding costly delays or denials.

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:

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:

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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.

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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

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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.

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.