Is Santiago do Cacem a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield data is not available, and the price trend is described as insufficient transaction volume for a reliable trend. That makes a balanced investment assessment difficult, with limited market visibility.

What property taxes apply when buying in Santiago do Cacem, 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 Santiago do Cacem.

How liquid is the Santiago do Cacem real estate market?

The market appears thinly traded: the data says there is insufficient transaction volume for a reliable price trend, which indicates limited liquidity and reduced price transparency.

What are the main property investment risks in Santiago do Cacem?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 37/100, with air quality identified as the dominant risk factor at 68/100. Other listed risks include construction pressure at 55/100 and flood risk at 29/100, while aviation noise is 0/100.

Municipality

Santiago do Cacem

Setubal, Portugal PT

Santiago do Cacem currently lacks published average price and rental yield data, and its price trend is marked as insufficient transaction volume for a reliable reading. The municipality’s infrastructure and walkability score is 56/100, which suggests a moderately functional local environment, while the Red Flag composite risk score stands at 37/100. Risk is led by air quality at 68/100, partly offset by relatively low flood risk at 29/100 and zero aviation noise risk.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

1059.5 km²

District

Setubal

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

37 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Santiago do Cacem Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Santiago do Cacem, Setubal.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Asking Price (Listed)	€2,641/m²	—

Is Santiago do Cacem Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

37 / 100

Low Risk

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

Air Quality68High

Construction Pressure55Moderate

Flood29Low

Aviation Noise0Very Low

4/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM

Crime (district-level): Setubal averaged 38.1 crimes and 1.83 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 — 37/100 composite

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Walkability & Amenities in Santiago do Cacem

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

56

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

10

Grocery

14

Schools

1

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

19

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Santiago do Cacem'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 Setubal 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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Setubal Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	38.1	1.83	+1.7%
2024	37.4	1.76	-5.1%
2023	39.5	1.88	+12.9%
2022	35.0	1.49	+9.0%
2021	32.1	1.38	+1.5%

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

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