Publications - Real Estate
Simplification in real estate transactions in Portugal: what changes
The set of measures proposed by the Government for parliamentary approval is ambitious and bold, with a view to simplifying processes in carrying out urban development operations and executing real estate transactions. It is important to understand…
REITs or SIGIs: an alternative for investment in real estate assets in Portugal
Garrigues Portugal offers a detailed analysis of the legal regime of Real Estate Investment and Management Companies (SIGI) in the latest edition of the EPRA Global REIT 2021 Study. The firm's experts explain the key factors to take into…
COVID-19: Main legislative or regulatory initiatives that have been taken in Portugal
Pandemic has entered the world’s daily vocabulary in the most dramatic and unexpected way. As the severity of the situation worsens, a growing number of legislative initiatives attempt to address the needs of citizens and society in the face…
COVID-19: Portuguese Government draft bill establishes an exceptional regime for deferral of rental payments
On March 26, 2020, the Government approved and submitted to Parliament a proposal for exceptional legislation (Draft Bill nº 21/XIV) that will allow for the deferral of the payment of rents due under lease agreements, during the emergency…
SIGI – New vehicle in Portugal for real estate investment
10 main features of Portuguese REITs