Nordeste has a Red Flag composite risk score of 10/100, indicating low overall risk, but the profile is shaped by construction pressure at 29/100, the highest of the listed factors. Flood risk is also present at 6/100, while aviation noise is negligible at 0/100. Market data remains limited: average price and gross rental yield are not yet available, and transaction volume is insufficient to support a reliable price trend. Infrastructure and walkability score 39/100, suggesting room for improvement despite the relatively low risk backdrop.
Red Flag Index composite across four dimensions, plus inherited Azores crime context.
Red Flag Breakdown
10 / 100
Very Low Risk
Composite is impact-weighted: flood 30%, air quality 25%, aviation noise 25%, construction pressure 20%.
Construction Pressure29Low
Flood6Very 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.
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI
39
Car-Dependent
Walkability Score
7
Grocery
11
Schools
5
Hospitals
1
Pharmacies
7
Transit Stops
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Nordeste'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.
Reported at district level — the finest official Portuguese crime aggregation (RASI annual report), inherited by every municipality in Azores. RASI 2025 report ↗
Nordeste Real Estate FAQ
The average property price data for Nordeste is not yet available; price collection is still in progress.
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