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Portugal's real estate market offers exceptional opportunities for investors who can navigate evolving conditions and capitalise on emerging trends. Whether scaling portfolios, deploying capital, or seeking strategic positioning in Portugal's growing economy, achieving success requires more than market knowledge—it demands a trusted partner with deep local expertise and global reach.

With offices in Lisbon and Porto, we connect institutional and private investors to intelligent capital strategies that deliver superior outcomes across market cycles. Our team provides sharp insight, creative thinking, and strategic guidance, ensuring every transaction maximises value while minimising risks.

From understanding Portugal's regulatory environment to accessing active capital sources, we offer solutions tailored to your goals. Beyond transactions, we build enduring relationships that support investors through cycles and across continents. That's why more investors trust us to deliver better outcomes, every deal, every time.

What Sets Us Apart

Access to active capital

No matter what the market conditions, we maintain deep relationships with active capital sources across Portugal and internationally. Our established network includes local Portuguese investors, international funds, and cross-border capital seeking opportunities in Portugal's resilient market, ensuring we can maximise value for our clients regardless of economic cycles.

Creative capital solutions

With extensive experience in Portugal's diverse regulatory landscape and a comprehensive understanding of local investment structures, we create bespoke solutions across all asset classes. Our expertise spans Portuguese real estate investment funds (FII), SIGI structures, and international investment vehicles, giving our clients a distinct edge in this sophisticated market.

Research & insights

Our market intelligence supports clients in navigating Portugal's unique investment cycles through detailed market attractiveness analysis, forecasting, and regulatory impact assessments. We provide essential insights into structural changes affecting Portugal's built environment, from urban regeneration initiatives to sustainability requirements under Portuguese and EU legislation.

Proprietary investor data & technology

Our advisors leverage cutting-edge technology platforms specifically calibrated for the Portuguese market, combining local market intelligence with global investment data. This powerful combination enhances investment performance and enables informed decision-making for any asset type across Portugal's diverse regions.

Specialisation

Industry-Focused Service Portfolio



Office Investment


Portugal's office market continues to evolve as Lisbon and Porto establish themselves as European technology and business service hubs. We provide sophisticated investment advisory services that capitalise on Portugal's growing appeal to international corporations and the country's position as a gateway to European markets. Our deep understanding of Portugal's flexible labour laws, competitive operating costs, and government incentives for foreign investment enables us to identify prime opportunities in emerging business districts and established commercial centres. From traditional office buildings in Lisbon's financial district to modern technology campuses in emerging areas, we deliver strategic guidance that maximises returns while positioning assets for long-term value creation. 

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Logistics & Industrial Investment


Portugal's strategic location as Europe's gateway to Africa and Latin America, combined with its advanced port infrastructure and EU membership, creates exceptional opportunities for logistics and industrial investment. We leverage our comprehensive understanding of Portugal's logistics ecosystem, from the Port of Sines to emerging distribution centres serving the Iberian Peninsula, to identify high-value investment opportunities. Our expertise encompasses traditional warehousing, last-mile delivery facilities, and advanced manufacturing sites that benefit from Portugal's skilled workforce and competitive operational costs. We provide investors with strategic insights into Portugal's evolving supply chain dynamics and the infrastructure investments driving long-term growth in this critical sector. 

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Hospitality Investment


Portugal’s hospitality sector is among Europe’s most dynamic investment markets, driven by record tourism growth, government support, and increasing international recognition of its destinations. We provide expert guidance across all hospitality asset classes, from luxury resorts in the Algarve to boutique hotels in Porto’s historic centre. Our deep understanding of the Golden Visa programme, tourism incentives, and hospitality regulations enables us to identify exceptional opportunities that benefit from both domestic and international demand. We also account for seasonal variations, emerging destinations, and the growing importance of sustainable tourism in creating long-term value for investors. 

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Retail Investment


Portugal’s retail landscape is transforming, driven by domestic consumption growth, tourism expansion, and evolving consumer preferences that favour experiential concepts. We provide comprehensive investment advisory services for shopping centres, high street properties, and mixed-use developments that capitalise on strong consumer fundamentals and increasing international visitor numbers. Our expertise covers traditional retail formats, outlet centres, and innovative concepts integrating leisure and entertainment. With deep insight into ongoing urban regeneration programmes and their influence on property values, we help investors identify opportunities in both established commercial areas and emerging retail destinations nationwide.

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Agency Leasing


Our integrated approach combines capital markets expertise with leasing intelligence to optimise investment performance. We provide investors with detailed tenant market analysis, lease structure guidance, and strategic positioning advice that enhances asset value and minimises vacancy risk across Portugal's diverse commercial markets.

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Asset Services


We deliver comprehensive asset management strategies that maximise investment returns through active portfolio optimisation, strategic repositioning, and performance enhancement initiatives tailored to Portugal's regulatory environment and market dynamics. 

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Project & Development Services


Our development expertise supports investors seeking value creation through strategic property enhancement, adaptive reuse projects, and ground-up development opportunities that align with Portugal's planning regulations and sustainability requirements. 

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Valuation & Advisory


We provide precise valuation services and strategic advisory support that enables informed investment decisions across all asset classes, incorporating Portugal's unique market characteristics and regulatory considerations into every assessment. 

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Team

David Lopes
David Lopes

Partner, Head of Capital Markets
Lisbon, Portugal


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Research

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Portugal Office Fit Out Cost Guide

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Inclusive Cities Barometer

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European Outlook 2024

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Iberian Real Estate Investment Guide

Get an in-depth analysis of the real estate market and its outlook, with the legal and tax framework and analysis regarding the development, management and transaction of real estate assets in the Iberian Peninsula.
Paulo Sarmento • 06/04/2023
Carros eléctricos, Lisbon, Portugal
Insights • Economy

Portugal Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in Portugal.
20/12/2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A capital markets team consists of professionals specializing in investment sales, debt advisory, and strategic transaction management across all asset classes. At Cushman & Wakefield, our team applies in-depth market knowledge and transaction expertise to guide investors through acquisitions, dispositions, and capital structuring. We connect clients to active capital sources—both domestic and international—and deliver tailored strategies that maximise returns and minimise risk within the evolving regulatory environment.

New investors should start by understanding market fundamentals, regulatory frameworks, and key investment drivers. Cushman & Wakefield offers market insights, educational resources, and advisory services designed to help beginners explore asset types, identify risk factors, and define investment objectives. By partnering with our local experts, investors benefit from step-by-step guidance, due diligence support, and introductions to strategic opportunities in the commercial property sector.

Identifying attractive investment opportunities requires market intelligence, strong industry relationships, and access to both on- and off-market assets. Cushman & Wakefield leverages a proprietary network and comprehensive databases to match clients with suitable investments across office, logistics, retail, and hospitality sectors. Our advisors facilitate the loan process by aligning clients with established domestic and international lenders, structuring debt solutions that reflect project requirements, and ensuring straightforward navigation of financing regulations.

Comprehensive analysis incorporates financial modeling, market trend evaluation, asset benchmarking, and regulatory review. Cushman & Wakefield’s advisors combine advanced analytics, proprietary data, and local expertise to assess performance, evaluate location dynamics, and determine optimal investment strategies. This approach delivers clear risk-reward profiles and supports informed decision-making suited to the country’s unique economic and regulatory conditions.

Our professionals possess in-depth expertise in the national legal and regulatory framework. We provide advisory on compliance, market-specific tax structures, and evolving policy requirements to ensure clients meet obligations and mitigate regulatory risks. Through proactive engagement with key authorities and up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes, we safeguard client interests throughout every transaction.

Successfully navigating a dynamic economic environment requires vigilant market monitoring and the ability to respond proactively to shifting conditions. Our advisors continuously assess trends across economic cycles, enabling clients to capitalise on opportunities and protect investments. With tailored strategies, robust analytics, and a strong local network, we help clients achieve resilient, long-term outcomes within the commercial real estate market.

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