Is Vila Franca do Campo a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield is not available, and the price trend is insufficient for reliable analysis. That makes a balanced investment assessment difficult, although the overall risk score of 17/100 is relatively low.

What property taxes apply when buying in Vila Franca do Campo, 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 Vila Franca do Campo.

How liquid is the Vila Franca do Campo real estate market?

A liquidity score is not provided in the data. Transaction volume is insufficient for a reliable price trend, which suggests limited market visibility and weaker evidence for near-term liquidity assessment.

What are the main property investment risks in Vila Franca do Campo?

The Red Flag composite risk score is 17/100, and the dominant risk factor is construction pressure at 43/100. Flood risk is lower at 14/100 and aviation noise is 0/100, but construction pressure is the primary area to monitor.

Municipality

Vila Franca do Campo

Azores, Portugal PT

Vila Franca do Campo currently lacks published average price and gross rental yield data, which limits direct valuation and income analysis. Transaction volume is insufficient for a reliable price trend, indicating low visibility on market direction. The municipality’s Red Flag composite risk score is 17/100, with flood risk at 14/100 and aviation noise at 0/100, which is a relative strength. Construction pressure scores 43/100 and is the dominant risk factor, while infrastructure/walkability is moderate at 50/100.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

78.0 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

Very Low

17 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Excellent

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Vila Franca do Campo Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Vila Franca do Campo, Azores.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Asking Price (Listed)	€2,236/m²	—

Is Vila Franca do Campo Safe? Environmental Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

17 / 100

Very Low Risk

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

Construction Pressure43Moderate

Flood14Very 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.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Low environmental risk — 17/100 composite

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Walkability & Amenities in Vila Franca do Campo

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

50

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

8

Schools

3

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

5

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Vila Franca do Campo'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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