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Madeira has seen crucial changes in the real estate market. Property prices and rentals went through the roof and many are finding it increasingly difficult to find housing. Stay ahead with the latest property & real estate news on Madeira Island.
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Housing Prices in Madeira Rise 15.9%, Reaching Record Levels

Housing Prices in Madeira Rise 15.9%, Reaching Record Levels

Housing prices in Madeira continue to rise, with the average cost per square meter increasing by €306 - a year-on-year increase of nearly 16%.

Police Warn of Online Property Fraud in Madeira

Police Warn of Online Property Fraud in Madeira

In 2025, property fraud in Madeira continues with 18 cases recorded by the PSP in the first half of the year, involving scams on buying or renting homes through fake listings demanding high deposits.

Funchal Households Spend 89% of Income on Rent

Funchal Households Spend 89% of Income on Rent

The rent burden in Funchal remains extremely high. On average, households still spend 89% of their income on rent - the second highest rate in Portugal.

Portugal Leads Spain and Italy in Real Estate Costs

Portugal Leads Spain and Italy in Real Estate Costs

With a national median price of 2,898€/m², Portugal leads the way in property sale costs, surpassing both Spain and Italy.

43% of Madeiran Houses Under €750 Rented Within a Day

43% of Madeiran Houses Under €750 Rented Within a Day

Madeira has the highest express rental rate in Portugal for homes priced under €750 per month. In the second quarter of this year, 43% of these rentals were completed in less than 24 hours - well above the national average of 13%.

Portugal Outpaces All EU Countries in Rising Real Estate Prices

Portugal Outpaces All EU Countries in Rising Real Estate Prices

In early 2025, Portugal recorded the highest property price growth in Europe. With a 16.3% annual increase, the government must act to avoid further harm to democracy and lower to average-income families.

€1,725: Average Rent in Madeira Nearly Twice the Azores

€1,725: Average Rent in Madeira Nearly Twice the Azores

According to the real estate website Imovirtual, rental and property prices in Madeira continue to rise, with average rental prices reaching €1,725, nearly twice the level of the Azores.

Mortgage Payment Falls Below €400 for First Time Since 2023

Mortgage Payment Falls Below €400 for First Time Since 2023

Monthly mortgage payments keep falling, despite total loan amounts increasing.

Only 9% of Rustic Houses in Madeira Cost Under €100,000

Only 9% of Rustic Houses in Madeira Cost Under €100,000

Madeira’s rustic homes represent a tiny slice of Portugal’s market, with few priced under €100,000.

Madeira Creates Task Force to Speed Up Housing Projects

Madeira Creates Task Force to Speed Up Housing Projects

Madeira plans to invest €143 million in housing in 2025 and create a task force to speed up construction and help tackle the shortage of affordable homes.

Homes in Funchal Renting 3 Times Faster Than The National Average

Homes in Funchal Renting 3 Times Faster Than The National Average

Funchal is now the fastest city in Portugal to rent a home. One in four homes is rented in less than 24 hours.