Is Mafra a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield data is not available for Mafra, while prices are up 18.7% year on year. That indicates strong recent price growth, but the absence of yield data limits a full return assessment.

What property taxes apply when buying in Mafra, 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 Mafra.

How liquid is the Mafra real estate market?

Mafra’s market liquidity score is 35/100, which indicates relatively low liquidity and suggests properties may take longer to trade than in more liquid markets.

What are the main property investment risks in Mafra?

Mafra’s Red Flag composite risk score is 57/100. The dominant risk factor is construction pressure at 95/100, with aviation noise also elevated at 73/100.

Municipality

Mafra

Lisbon, Portugal PT

Mafra’s average residential price stands at €2,960/m², while prices have risen 18.7% year on year, indicating clear momentum. Infrastructure and walkability score 64/100, which supports day-to-day usability, but market liquidity is only 35/100, suggesting slower turnover. Risk is elevated at 57/100, led by construction pressure at 95/100; aviation noise is also notable at 73/100.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

291.8 km²

District

Lisbon

Country

Portugal

INE — verified prices & volumeListed asking pricesJRC EFAS — flood riskEEA — air qualityRASI — crime statisticsOpenStreetMap — POI

Verified Price · €/m²

€2,920/m²

YoY+15.5%

Gross Rental Yield

5.6%

Verified rent · annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

57 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Mafra Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Mafra, Lisbon.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price (Verified)	€2,920/m²	+15.5%
Asking Price (Listed)	€2,967/m²	—
Gross Rental Yield	5.6%	—
Liquidity Score	36 / 100	Moderate
Short-Term Rental Licenses	1,150	cumulative

Is Mafra Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

57 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Construction Pressure95Very High

Aviation Noise73High

Air Quality51Moderate

Flood24Low

4/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM

Crime (district-level): Lisbon averaged 38.0 crimes and 2.20 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

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.6%

Appreciating market — +15.5% sale-price YoY

Established short-term rental market — 1,150 AL licenses

Construction Pressure risk is Very High (95/100)

Insights are generated from Mafra's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Walkability & Amenities in Mafra

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

64

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

10

Grocery

16

Schools

1

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

48

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Mafra'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 Lisbon 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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Lisbon Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	38.0	2.20	+4.5%
2024	36.4	2.28	-7.6%
2023	39.4	2.32	+6.6%
2022	36.9	2.29	+14.8%
2021	32.2	2.06	+3.1%

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

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