Practical advice to get the most from your property.
Short-term rentals, long-term letting, licensing and returns in Portugal, explained by the BnBird team.
Web Summit, MotoGP and Other Events That Affect Your Autumn Rental Rates
Use the Lisbon Marathon and Web Summit dates to adjust rates, minimum stays and cleaning for your short-term rental (alojamento local) in Lisbon, Cascais and the Algarve.
October 2026 · 8 min read Read article →
How to register a short-term rental in Portugal (2026 guide)
The documents, deadlines and requirements to register a short-term rental (alojamento local) in Portugal in 2026, following the changes in Decree-Law 76/2024.
September 2026 · 8 min read
Short-term rental management costs in Portugal (2026)
Market commissions, what is included, what is charged separately and what to ask before handing your short-term rental in Portugal to a manager.
September 2026 · 8 min read
Short-term rental income in Portugal (2026): estimates by area
Estimate your property's revenue in Lisbon, Porto, Cascais, Sintra, the Algarve and Comporta, the costs to deduct and what pushes rental income up.
September 2026 · 5 min read
Short, mid or long-term rental in Portugal: which earns more?
Revenue, operational challenges, licences and risk: we compare short-term rental (alojamento local) with mid-term and long-term letting to help you choose.
September 2026 · 6 min read
Short-term rental in Portugal for non-residents: remote management
Tax obligations, regulations, local operations and reporting: what you need to run a profitable short-term rental in Portugal while living in another country.
September 2026 · 5 min read
How to increase short-term rental occupancy: 12 steps
Dynamic pricing, optimised listings, reviews and small details: the measures that do the most to boost the occupancy and revenue of a short-term rental.
September 2026 · 4 min read