Porto Santo currently lacks published price and rental data, and the market shows insufficient transaction volume for a reliable trend read. The municipality’s Red Flag composite risk score is 48/100, with aviation noise as the dominant factor at 92/100, while flood risk is relatively low at 8/100. On the positive side, infrastructure and walkability score 52/100, suggesting a moderate baseline for day-to-day access. Overall, the profile is mixed: usable infrastructure, but limited data transparency and a notable noise-related risk.
Red Flag Index composite across four dimensions, plus inherited Madeira crime context.
Red Flag Breakdown
48 / 100
Moderate Risk
Composite is impact-weighted: flood 30%, air quality 25%, aviation noise 25%, construction pressure 20%.
Aviation Noise92Very High
Construction Pressure52Moderate
Flood8Very Low
Air Qualityn/an/a
3/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM
Crime (district-level): Madeira averaged 26.4 crimes and 0.84 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
52
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability Score
10
Grocery
7
Schools
2
Hospitals
1
Pharmacies
29
Transit Stops
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Porto Santo'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 Madeira 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 Madeira. RASI 2025 report ↗
Porto Santo Real Estate FAQ
Average property price data is not yet available for Porto Santo, and the market data is still being collected.
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