Is Sao Roque do Pico a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield is not available, and the price trend is insufficiently established because transaction volume is too low for a reliable trend. That makes the investment case harder to assess on fundamentals alone.

What property taxes apply when buying in Sao Roque do Pico, 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 Sao Roque do Pico.

How liquid is the Sao Roque do Pico real estate market?

Liquidity is limited, as indicated by insufficient transaction volume for a reliable price trend. This suggests a thin market with fewer comparable sales to support rapid price discovery.

What are the main property investment risks in Sao Roque do Pico?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 42/100, and the dominant risk factor is aviation noise at 78/100. Other components are flood risk at 12/100 and construction pressure at 42/100, so the risk profile is driven mainly by noise rather than flooding.

Municipality

Sao Roque do Pico

Azores, Portugal PT

Sao Roque do Pico currently has no published average price or gross rental yield, and the price trend cannot be assessed because transaction volume is insufficient. Risk is moderate overall, with a Red Flag composite score of 42/100, but the profile is uneven: flood risk is low at 12/100 while aviation noise is elevated at 78/100. Infrastructure and walkability are limited at 22/100, which may constrain day-to-day convenience despite the relatively contained flood exposure.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

142.4 km²

District

Azores

Country

Portugal

Listed asking pricesJRC EFAS — flood riskRASI — crime statisticsOpenStreetMap — POI

Verified Price · €/m²

—

YoY—

Gross Rental Yield

—

Verified rent · annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

42 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Sao Roque do Pico Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Sao Roque do Pico, Azores.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Asking Price (Listed)	€1,579/m²	—

Is Sao Roque do Pico Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

42 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Aviation Noise78High

Construction Pressure42Moderate

Flood12Very 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.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

3/4 environmental dimensions scored

Walkability index 22/100

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Walkability & Amenities in Sao Roque do Pico

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

22

Minimal

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

2

Schools

2

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

21

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Sao Roque do Pico'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.

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Azores Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	36.1	0.77	-8.8%
2024	39.6	0.98	-1.9%
2023	40.3	1.05	+0.5%
2022	40.1	0.96	-2.6%
2021	41.2	0.91	+7.9%

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

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