Lisbon neighborhood guide
Marvila property guide for foreign buyers (2026)
Marvila is the east-riverside post-industrial district, gentrifying steadily since 2018 with craft breweries, art galleries, and new-build residential. Lowest entry price among Lisbon districts attracting foreign buyers.
Median price / m²
€4,200
Rental / m² / month
€16.5
Gross yield
4.7%
Foreign-buyer share
18%
Who buys in Marvila
Younger foreign buyers and yield-focused investors. Average ticket €380k-€720k for new builds.
Transport and access
Metro Marvila under construction (Red line extension); current access via bus 728 and trains from Santa Apolónia. 12 minutes to airport.
Lifestyle, services, and amenities
Fábrica Braço de Prata cultural centre, Underdog, Dois Corvos and 8th Hill breweries; emerging contemporary art galleries; Tejo riverfront promenade reaching towards Parque das Nações.
Property types in Marvila
New construction predominates: 2018-2026 developments in renovated warehouses and converted industrial sites. Typical 80-160 m² apartments with parking and shared amenities.
Cost-to-buy: IMT + Stamp Duty + notary
Use the calculator below to model the exact IMT, Stamp Duty (0.8%), and notary estimate for your specific purchase price in Marvila. The calculator uses the 2026 mainland Portugal brackets and handles primary residence vs other and resident vs non-resident scales.
Portugal IMT calculator (2026 brackets)
Property transfer tax + Stamp Duty + notary estimate on a Portuguese urban residential purchase. AT 2026 mainland brackets.
Estimated total transaction tax
€18,317
5.45% on top of the purchase price
- IMT (property transfer tax)
- €14,429
- Effective IMT rate
- 4.29%
- Marginal IMT bracket
- €324,058 – €648,022 @ 8.0%
- Stamp Duty (0.8%)
- €2,688
- Notary + registry (estimate)
- €1,200
Estimates based on Autoridade Tributária (AT) 2026 mainland brackets. Real IMT charged at escritura may differ if the assessed tax value (VPT) exceeds the purchase price, in which case AT charges on the higher number. Confirm with your Portuguese lawyer before closing.
Next steps
For the full buying process from offer to keys, see our complete buyer guide for foreigners. For mortgage rates and LTV for non-residents, see our mortgage guide. For the Portuguese tax-residency framework see our NHR / IFICI guide.
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