Find Your Second Home in Portugal From $50,000

Yes, foreigners can actually buy houses in Portugal

No visa required. No residency requirement. No restrictions on foreign buyers at all. Portugal is one of the most open property markets in the world, and Americans, Canadians, Brits and Australians buy there every year.

You’ll need a Portuguese tax number and a local bank account. Both are straightforward, and most purchases complete within two to six months.

The hard part isn’t the paperwork. It’s finding the house.

€139,000

Murtosa · Aveiro

Move-in ready cottage with a pergola, 10 minutes from the beach

2 beds · Move-in ready 10 min to Torreira beach

3-bed house with garage, terrace and land 6km from Coimbra, Almalaguês

€159,000

Almalaguês · Coimbra

Family house with garage and garden, 6km from Coimbra

6km from Coimbra Rural plot included

€50,000

Aguiar da Beira · Guarda

Countryside house with land, 10 minutes from a river beach

3 beds · 544 m² plot 10 min to river beach

€150,000

Casal da Serra · Tortosendo

Three-unit building with valley views, two already renovated

3 units · Investment property Renovated · Part furnished

176 m² villa with ocean views on São Jorge island, Azores

€55,000

Santo António · São Jorge · Azores

Island villa with ocean views and an approved renovation plan

176 m² · 2,182 m² land Ocean views · Azores

€170,000

Aljubarrota · Alcobaça

Stone house on a large plot, with rural tourism potential

3 beds · 1796 m² plot Rural tourism potential

€125,000

Alvaiázere · Leiria

Stone house on the Camino de Santiago, with panoramic views

3 beds · 2,400 m² plot On the Camino de Santiago

€69,000

Nespereira · Cinfães · Viseu

Village house with land and direct road access

2 beds · 633 m² plot Renovation project

€127,500

Maçussa · Azambuja

Two-floor renovation project in a village centre

2 floors · Full renovation 8km from Cartaxo

Who’s behind Cheap Houses Portugal?

Hi, I’m Jesse. I run Cheap Houses Portugal with my partner and co-founder, Summer.

I grew up in Sydney, one of the most expensive housing markets in the world, where owning a house was never going to happen for me. Ten years ago I left to travel, and I’ve lived in quite a few countries since. It still amazes me that in Portugal you can buy a house for fifty thousand dollars.

We fell in love with Portugal. The stunning coastal towns, the rich history, and the friendly locals. Then I learned that foreigners can buy there with no restrictions at all, and I started digging into the market properly.

That’s where I hit a wall. The genuinely affordable places weren’t on the international property sites. They were listed in Portuguese, by private sellers, on local portals that most English speakers never find.

So we built a process to get past that. Every week Summer and I go through thousands of Portuguese listings between us, and shortlist the best houses in the best locations. The 20 that survive go out to subscribers every Tuesday.

If you’ve ever looked at house prices where you live and thought there must be somewhere better, that’s exactly why this exists.

Jesse & Summer

Co-founders, Cheap Houses Europe

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20 handpicked Portuguese homes every week. Cancel anytime.

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What makes us different

Cheap houses in towns you’d actually want to live in

Search for cheap Portuguese property and you’ll find plenty of it. Roofless stone shells. Ruins down an unpaved track. Houses that are cheap for a very good reason, in places you’d never actually want to live.

We do the opposite. We start with ten of Portugal’s most liveable towns, places with supermarkets, restaurants, doctors and people around all year, and then we find the most affordable properties in them.

Tavira

Algarve

Best for: Retirees and couples wanting a quieter Algarve lifestyle

Nazaré

Silver Coast

Best for: Budget-conscious buyers wanting authenticity over tourism

Lagos

Algarve

Best for: Active expats and retirees who want energy, beaches and amenities

São Martinho do Porto

Silver Coast

Best for: Retirees and families wanting calm, affordable coastal living

Cascais

Lisbon Area

Best for: Expats wanting a premium lifestyle and easy access to Lisbon

Figueira da Foz

Coimbra District

Best for: Buyers who want city amenities with a beach on the doorstep

Caldas da Rainha

Silver Coast

Best for: Anyone who wants a proper working town with everything close by

Óbidos

Silver Coast

Best for: Buyers drawn to history, charm and a walled medieval centre

Peniche

Silver Coast

Best for: Surfers, and anyone wanting an authentic working port town

Aveiro

Central Coast

Best for: Buyers who want a lively university city with great transport links

A cheap house in the wrong place isn’t a bargain. It’s a problem you paid for.

Common questions

How does it actually work?

Every week we scan the Portuguese-language listing sites that most overseas buyers never find, because they aren't in English and the best deals never reach the international portals. We focus on ten of Portugal's most liveable towns and pick the 20 best properties we find.

Every Tuesday those 20 land in your inbox, written up in plain English with the price and the location. Each one links straight back to the original listing so you can contact the seller directly, and we show you how to translate that page in one click. Every property is also pinned on your private map alongside everything we've featured before.

Can Americans actually buy property in Portugal?

Yes, with no restrictions. Portugal places no limits on property purchases by non-EU citizens. You'll need a Portuguese tax number (NIF), a local bank account, and a notary to complete the sale. The process typically takes 2–6 months from offer to completion.

Are these properties real? What's the catch?

They're real listings sourced from Portuguese private sellers and local sites. We cover all of Portugal, from the Algarve and Silver Coast to Madeira, the Azores, and the inland regions where the best value hides.

Being straight with you about what to expect: most of our finds are in villages and smaller towns, often within 20 to 45 minutes of the coast rather than on it. Truly beachfront properties exist but they're rare, and we include them when we find them. We note the condition clearly for each listing, whether that's move-in ready, light updating, or a structural project. Higher-priced picks tend to offer more space, better condition, or a stronger location.

Where in Portugal are these properties?

All across Portugal, including places most buyers overlook. The Algarve interior (Silves, Loulé, Monchique) sits far from the tourist-price coastline. Madeira has exceptional value for island living. The Azores are Portugal's best-kept secret for affordability. The Silver Coast (Caldas da Rainha, Óbidos, Peniche area) is 90 minutes from Lisbon. Central Portugal (Viseu, Fundão, Santarém) regularly has solid family homes at surprisingly affordable prices. We cover all of these every week, and always include the distance to the nearest airport.

What exactly do I get with a subscription?

One email every Tuesday with 20 new property picks. Access to the private Google Map with all current and past listings pinned. Access to the full archive of all past newsletters. Both the monthly ($9/month) and yearly ($79/year) plans include everything. The yearly plan just works out to 3 months free.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from your billing dashboard with one click, no questions asked. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

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20 properties every Tuesday. Written up in English and pinned on a private map. No contracts, cancel anytime.

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Find Your Second Home
In Portugal From $50,000

Yes, foreigners can actually buy houses in Portugal

Every property, pinned on a private map

Who’s behind Cheap Houses Portugal?

Start finding properties this Tuesday

Cheap houses in towns you’d actually want to live in

Common questions

Start finding your Portuguese home today

We're not an agency, and we don't take commission

How do I cancel?

Find Your Second HomeIn Portugal From $50,000

Yes, foreigners can actually buy houses in Portugal

Every property, pinned on a private map

Who’s behind Cheap Houses Portugal?

Start finding properties this Tuesday

Cheap houses in towns you’d actually want to live in

Common questions

Start finding your Portuguese home today

We're not an agency, and we don't take commission

How do I cancel?

Find Your Second Home
In Portugal From $50,000