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| Mealhada | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium35 | 66 | View → |
| Vale de Cambra | €1,319 | — | ↑ +28.6% | Low | Low24 | 61 | View → |
| Sever do Vouga | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium45 | 57 | View → |
| Anadia | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium45 | 55 | View → |
| Oliveira do Bairro | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium49 | 52 | View → |
| Agueda | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium54 | 51 | View → |
| Albergaria-a-Velha | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium52 | 51 | View → |
| Ilhavo | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium55 | 49 | View → |
| Oliveira de Azemeis | €1,411 | — | ↑ +26.1% | Low | Medium60 | 49 | View → |
| Vagos | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium52 | 49 | View → |
| Sao Joao da Madeira | €1,625 | — | ↑ +14.7% | Low | Medium52 | 48 | View → |
| Aveiro | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium61 | 47 | View → |
| Arouca | €1,044 | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium55 | 45 | View → |
| Castelo de Paiva | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium56 | 44 | View → |
| Santa Maria da Feira | €1,642 | — | ↑ +19.1% | Medium | High81 | 43 | View → |
| Estarreja | — | — | Insufficient data | — | High69 | 36 | View → |
| Murtosa | — | — | Insufficient data | — | Medium66 | 35 | View → |
| Espinho | €2,834 | — | ↑ +15.5% | Low | High90 | 32 | View → |
| Ovar | — | — | Insufficient data | — | High91 | 20 | View → |
District-wide averages across all municipalities. Lower scores indicate lower risk.
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| Year | Crimes / 1,000 | Violent / 1,000 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025LATEST | 27.4 | 0.71 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 26.8 | 0.66 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 28.0 | 0.64 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 26.2 | 0.64 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 24.2 | 0.54 | — |
Data from: RASI 2025 Annual Report ↗
Crime data is reported at district level only (20 districts). Municipality-level breakdown is not available in official Portuguese statistics.
Walkability scores reflect access to schools, hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets, transit, and coworking spaces within each municipality.
Best for livability and infrastructure:
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Transfer Tax (IMT)
IMT (transfer tax): 0–7.5% of purchase price. Primary residence exempt up to €104,261 (threshold updated annually). ↗
Source: AICEP Portugal Global — IMT
Annual Property Tax (IMI)
IMI (annual property tax): 0.3–0.45% of assessed value (VPT) for urban properties. Rate set by each municipality. ↗
Source: AICEP Portugal Global — IMI
Stamp Duty (IS)
Stamp duty (IS): 0.8% on purchase price + 0.6% on mortgage (≥5 years) or 0.5% on shorter-term mortgage. ↗
Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains: non-residents taxed on 50% of gain at progressive IRS rates (same as residents, per Law 24/2022). Reinvestment exemption applies. ↗
IFICI Tax Regime (replaces NHR)
IFICI (replaces NHR, 2024): 20% flat rate on Portuguese income for 10 years. Must not have been tax resident in Portugal in prior 5 years. ↗
Source: Portal das Finanças — IFICI
Golden Visa (ARI)
Golden Visa (ARI): residential property no longer qualifies since Oct 2023. Fund investment from €500K or cultural heritage from €250K still valid. ↗
Source: AIMA — ARI Golden Visa
Short-Term Rental Moratorium
AL licence (short-term rental): moratorium active in Lisbon — no new licences for apartments since Feb 2023 under DL 76/2023. ↗
Source: Decreto-Lei n.º 76/2023
Buying Costs
Buying costs: notary + registry via Casa Pronta from €375 (purchase) or €700 (with mortgage). Legal fees typically 1–2% of price. ↗
⚠️ This information is for general guidance only. Tax laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed lawyer or tax advisor before making investment decisions.
Common questions from expats and investors considering Aveiro.
Aveiro offers a range of investment opportunities across its municipalities, from urban centres with strong rental demand to coastal areas with tourism potential. Investors should assess each municipality's price trends, yield potential, and risk factors individually before committing.
Property prices vary significantly across municipalities within Aveiro District. Urban and coastal municipalities tend to command premium prices per m², while inland areas often offer better yield potential at lower entry prices. Check the municipality rankings above for current per-m² data.
Key risks vary by municipality and may include flood exposure in low-lying or riverside areas, aviation noise corridors near airports, construction activity pressure on prices, and air quality considerations in industrial zones. Review the Risk Overview section above for district-level averages.