Is Angra do Heroismo a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield data is not available, and transaction volume is insufficient for a reliable price trend. That makes a full investment assessment limited, although infrastructure is strong at 84/100.

What property taxes apply when buying in Angra do Heroismo, Portugal?

In Portugal, buyers pay IMT (municipal property transfer tax, sliding scale 0–8% depending on property value and buyer type), IMI (annual municipal property tax, 0.3–0.8% of tax assessed value), and stamp duty at 0.8% of the purchase price. These rates apply nationally, including Angra do Heroismo.

How liquid is the Angra do Heroismo real estate market?

Liquidity is difficult to assess because transaction volume is insufficient for a reliable price trend. This indicates limited recent market data for judging how quickly properties may trade.

What are the main property investment risks in Angra do Heroismo?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 37/100, and the dominant risk factor is aviation noise at 73/100. Construction pressure is moderate at 47/100, while flood risk is low at 1/100.

Municipality

Angra do Heroismo

Azores, Portugal PT

Angra do Heroismo currently lacks published average price and gross rental yield data, and transaction volume is insufficient to establish a reliable price trend. The municipality does show a strong infrastructure and walkability score of 84/100, which supports day-to-day usability. However, the Red Flag composite risk score is 37/100, with aviation noise the dominant risk factor at 73/100. Flood risk is low at 1/100, but construction pressure is moderate at 47/100.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

239.2 km²

District

Azores

Country

Portugal

Listed asking pricesJRC EFAS — flood riskRASI — crime statisticsOpenStreetMap — POI

Verified Price · €/m²

—

YoY—

Gross Rental Yield

—

Verified rent · annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

37 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Angra do Heroismo Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Angra do Heroismo, Azores.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Asking Price (Listed)	€1,693/m²	—

Is Angra do Heroismo Safe? Environmental Risk

Red Flag Index composite across four dimensions, plus inherited Azores crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

37 / 100

Low Risk

Composite is impact-weighted: flood 30%, air quality 25%, aviation noise 25%, construction pressure 20%.

Aviation Noise73High

Construction Pressure47Moderate

Flood1Very Low

Air Qualityn/an/a

3/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM

Crime (district-level): Azores averaged 36.1 crimes and 0.77 violent per 1,000 residents in 2025 (RASI). Official Portuguese statistics report crime at district level only.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Highly walkable municipality — score 84/100

Low environmental risk — 37/100 composite

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Walkability & Amenities in Angra do Heroismo

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

84

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

26

Grocery

33

Schools

10

Hospitals

14

Pharmacies

27

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Angra do Heroismo's municipal boundary, scored against the walkable urban center.

Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner

Tax & residency facts for non-resident buyers, plus official Azores safety statistics.

Buying as a Foreigner

PT Tax & Residency

IMT Rate

IMT (transfer tax): 0–7.5% of purchase price. Primary residence exempt up to €104,261 (threshold updated annually). · AICEP Portugal Global — IMT (verified 2026-04)

IMI Rate

IMI (annual property tax): 0.3–0.45% of assessed value (VPT) for urban properties. Rate set by each municipality. · AICEP Portugal Global — IMI (verified 2026-04)

Stamp Duty

Stamp duty (IS): 0.8% on purchase price + 0.6% on mortgage (≥5 years) or 0.5% on shorter-term mortgage. · AICEP Portugal Global — Stamp Tax (verified 2026-04)

Capital Gains

Capital gains: non-residents taxed on 50% of gain at progressive IRS rates (same as residents, per Law 24/2022). Reinvestment exemption applies. · Portal das Finanças — Código IRS, Art. 10 (verified 2026-04)

IFICI Regime

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. · Portal das Finanças — IFICI (verified 2026-04)

Golden Visa

Golden Visa (ARI): residential property no longer qualifies since Oct 2023. Fund investment from €500K or cultural heritage from €250K still valid. · AIMA — ARI Golden Visa (verified 2026-04)

AL Moratorium Lisbon

AL licence (short-term rental): moratorium active in Lisbon — no new licences for apartments since Feb 2023 under DL 76/2023. · Decreto-Lei n.º 76/2023 (verified 2026-04)

Buying Costs

Buying costs: notary + registry via Casa Pronta from €375 (purchase) or €700 (with mortgage). Legal fees typically 1–2% of price. · Justiça.gov.pt — Balcão Casa Pronta (verified 2026-04)

General guidance only — rules change. Always consult a licensed Portuguese tax lawyer before making investment decisions.

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Azores Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	36.1	0.77	-8.8%
2024	39.6	0.98	-1.9%
2023	40.3	1.05	+0.5%
2022	40.1	0.96	-2.6%
2021	41.2	0.91	+7.9%

Reported at district level — the finest official Portuguese crime aggregation (RASI annual report), inherited by every municipality in Azores. RASI 2025 report ↗

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