Is Lajes do Pico a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield is not available, and price trend data is insufficient due to low transaction volume. That makes a balanced assessment difficult; the area shows a low Red Flag score of 8/100, but market data is limited.

What property taxes apply when buying in Lajes do Pico, 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 Lajes do Pico.

How liquid is the Lajes do Pico real estate market?

Liquidity is limited by insufficient transaction volume for a reliable price trend, which indicates a thin market and makes rapid price discovery harder.

What are the main property investment risks in Lajes do Pico?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 8/100, and the dominant risk factor is construction pressure at 22/100. Flood risk is 5/100 and aviation noise is 0/100.

Municipality

Lajes do Pico

Azores, Portugal PT

Lajes do Pico currently lacks sufficient market data for a reliable price or yield estimate, which limits underwriting clarity. The Red Flag composite risk score is 8/100, indicating low measured risk overall, with flood risk at 5/100 and aviation noise at 0/100. The main weakness is infrastructure and walkability, scored 9/100, while construction pressure at 22/100 is the dominant risk factor. Transaction volume is also too thin to support a dependable price trend.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

155.4 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

Very Low

8 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Excellent

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Lajes do Pico Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Lajes do Pico, Azores.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Asking Price (Listed)	€1,176/m²	—

Is Lajes do Pico Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

8 / 100

Very Low Risk

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

Construction Pressure22Low

Flood5Very Low

Aviation Noise0Very 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

Low environmental risk — 8/100 composite

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Walkability & Amenities in Lajes do Pico

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

9

Minimal

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

4

Schools

3

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

0

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Lajes do Pico'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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