Interest in moving to Portugal leaps by a third in six months

“Demand is enormous,” comments Christina Hippisley, General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, which organises the free-to-attend Moving to Portugal Shows.

“We’re seeing strong appetite across the board, with everyone from families to retirees keen to find out about starting a new life overseas. Interest in entrepreneurial opportunities in Portugal is also very strong right now, with the Portuguese government keen to attract talented and creative businesspeople.”

Official figures back up the leap in demand for living in Portugal. According to the Association of Real Estate Professionals and Companies of Portugal, foreign buyers accounted for around 12% of sales volume in 2024, with an average annual price growth rate of 8% between 2019 and 2024. Portugal is highly welcoming to international audiences, with over 47,000 British citizens now living in the country. The foreign population grew by 37% between 2011 and 2021.

The Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars is the UK’s foremost and longest-standing relocation, property and investment show focused on Portugal. Seminar presentations, expert panel discussions and a carefully curated selection of exhibitors means that attendees have all the insights they need at their fingertips.

The event covers visas and residency options, taxation, property, healthcare, schooling and more, with experts on hand to answer questions about living in Portugal and making a seamless move.

The April 3 Moving to Portugal Show will run from 10:30am to 7:30pm at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel in London SW11. Attendees can reserve places at the show for free online. They can also arrange one-to-one meetings with exhibitors in advance of the Show, either in person or via video call. The flexible format ensures that everyone who attends can get the most out of the event, enabling sound planning and preparation for all those considering a new life in Portugal.

“Portugal offers a raft of visa options designed to provide a pain-free moving experience, plus taxation policies that take a wide range of movers’ motivations into account. It means people can enjoy financial as well as lifestyle benefits when they make the move to Portugal – something which the Moving to Portugal Show enables attendees to explore in depth," said Christina Hippisley, General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK

Exhibitors at the April Moving to Portugal Show will include property developers, financial advice firms, a law firm, currency specialists, real estate agents, visa specialists and business advisors. Their presence provides access to a wealth of expertise and insights on diverse aspects of moving to and living in Portugal.

Visitor data from the last Moving to Portugal Show in October 2024 highlighted an already growing appetite to leave the UK behind. 31% of registrants were considering moving within 12 months, with 66% of attendees aged 60 or under. The Algarve topped registrants’ list of areas of interest, followed by Lisbon and Porto. Learning about residency visas, accessing tax-related information and learning about house prices were the top three reasons people cited for attending the Moving to Portugal Show.

Anyone wanting to find out more about life in Portugal can reserve their free place at the April 2025 show online.

For more information, contact the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK: www.portuguese-chamber.org.uk or www.movingtoportugal.org.uk, tel 00 44 7463 689666.