Is Macedo de Cavaleiros a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield is not available, and the price trend is considered insufficient for a reliable assessment. The market can be assessed only cautiously at this stage because transaction volume is limited.

What property taxes apply when buying in Macedo de Cavaleiros, 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 Macedo de Cavaleiros.

How liquid is the Macedo de Cavaleiros real estate market?

The market has insufficient transaction volume for a reliable price trend, which indicates limited liquidity and makes valuation signals harder to confirm.

What are the main property investment risks in Macedo de Cavaleiros?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 31/100, and the dominant risk factor is flood risk at 59/100. Construction pressure is also notable at 46/100, while aviation noise is 0/100 and air quality risk is 17/100.

Municipality

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Braganca, Portugal PT

Macedo de Cavaleiros currently has no published average price or gross rental yield, and price trend analysis is limited by insufficient transaction volume. The municipality’s infrastructure and walkability score is 61/100, which is a relative strength. Risks are moderate overall, with a Red Flag composite score of 31/100, led by flood risk at 59/100 and construction pressure at 46/100. Aviation noise is negligible at 0/100, while air quality risk is comparatively low at 17/100.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

699.0 km²

District

Braganca

Country

Portugal

Listed asking pricesJRC EFAS — flood riskEEA — air qualityRASI — crime statisticsOpenStreetMap — POI

Verified Price · €/m²

—

YoY—

Gross Rental Yield

—

Verified rent · annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

31 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Macedo de Cavaleiros Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Macedo de Cavaleiros, Braganca.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Asking Price (Listed)	€929/m²	—

Is Macedo de Cavaleiros Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

31 / 100

Low Risk

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

Flood59Moderate

Construction Pressure46Moderate

Air Quality17Very Low

Aviation Noise0Very Low

4/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM

Crime (district-level): Braganca averaged 33.4 crimes and 0.66 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 — 31/100 composite

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Walkability & Amenities in Macedo de Cavaleiros

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

61

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

9

Schools

9

Hospitals

4

Pharmacies

0

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Macedo de Cavaleiros'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 Braganca 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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Braganca Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	33.4	0.66	+9.2%
2024	30.6	0.65	-6.3%
2023	32.7	0.65	+6.7%
2022	30.6	0.42	+6.7%
2021	28.7	0.51	+1.0%

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

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