Lisbon neighborhood guide
Príncipe Real property guide for foreign buyers (2026)
Príncipe Real is Lisbon's small-square-led design and gastronomy district, immediately north of Bairro Alto. Most concentrated boutique-shop and chef-driven-restaurant density in the city.
Median price / m²
€7,400
Rental / m² / month
€27
Gross yield
4.4%
Foreign-buyer share
38%
Who buys in Príncipe Real
Foreign couples 40s-60s, often dual-income tech or finance, buying for primary or secondary residence. Average ticket €800k-€2M.
Transport and access
Metro: Rato (Yellow line) 5-min walk. Trams 24E and 18E. Easy walk to Avenida da Liberdade and Bairro Alto.
Lifestyle, services, and amenities
Jardim do Príncipe Real with the famous 100-year-old cedar tree; Embaixada shopping gallery; some of the city's most expensive restaurants (Lisboeta, JNcQUOI, Sea Me).
Property types in Príncipe Real
Restored 18th-19th century townhouses, 70-180 m², many with private terraces or roof access. Limited new build.
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 Príncipe Real. 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
€40,845
6.90% on top of the purchase price
- IMT (property transfer tax)
- €34,909
- Effective IMT rate
- 5.90%
- Marginal IMT bracket
- €324,058 – €648,022 @ 8.0%
- Stamp Duty (0.8%)
- €4,736
- 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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€6,900/m²
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€7,600/m²
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€6,400/m²
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