Is Santa Maria da Feira a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield data is not available, but prices are up 19.1% year on year. That supports recent capital appreciation, though the lack of yield data limits a full income-based assessment.

What property taxes apply when buying in Santa Maria da Feira, 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 Santa Maria da Feira.

How liquid is the Santa Maria da Feira real estate market?

Santa Maria da Feira has a market liquidity score of 41/100, which indicates relatively limited liquidity and potentially slower transaction conditions.

What are the main property investment risks in Santa Maria da Feira?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 81/100, with air quality identified as the dominant risk factor at 98/100. Other elevated risks include construction pressure at 89/100 and aviation noise at 75/100.

Municipality

Santa Maria da Feira

Aveiro, Portugal PT

Santa Maria da Feira’s average asking price stands at €1,642/m², with a 19.1% year-on-year increase indicating strong recent price momentum. Market liquidity is moderate at 41/100, suggesting assets may take longer to trade than in more active markets. The infrastructure and walkability score of 86/100 is a clear strength, but the Red Flag composite risk score of 81/100 points to elevated risk, led by air quality at 98/100.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

215.9 km²

District

Aveiro

Country

Portugal

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

Verified Price · €/m²

€1,701/m²

YoY+22.2%

Gross Rental Yield

5.5%

Verified rent · annualized

Red Flag Index

Very High

81 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Santa Maria da Feira Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price (Verified)	€1,701/m²	+22.2%
Asking Price (Listed)	€1,785/m²	—
Median Rent (Verified)	€6/m²/mo	+14.7%
Gross Rental Yield	5.5%	—
Liquidity Score	38 / 100	Moderate
Short-Term Rental Licenses	108	cumulative

Is Santa Maria da Feira Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

81 / 100

Very High Risk

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

Air Quality98Very High

Construction Pressure89Very High

Aviation Noise75High

Flood65High

4/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM

Crime (district-level): Aveiro averaged 27.4 crimes and 0.71 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 5.5%

Appreciating market — +22.2% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable municipality — score 86/100

Established short-term rental market — 108 AL licenses

Air Quality risk is Very High (98/100)

Construction Pressure risk is Very High (89/100)

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Walkability & Amenities in Santa Maria da Feira

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

86

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

13

Grocery

80

Schools

25

Hospitals

7

Pharmacies

95

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Santa Maria da Feira'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 Aveiro 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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Aveiro Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	27.4	0.71	+2.2%
2024	26.8	0.66	-4.3%
2023	28.0	0.64	+7.0%
2022	26.2	0.64	+8.2%
2021	24.2	0.54	-0.7%

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

Santa Maria da Feira Real Estate FAQ

The average property price in Santa Maria da Feira is €1,642/m².

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