Property Market · Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Buying Property in Cascais
— Real Market Data 2026

Bank valuation prices (VMAB), historical trends since 2015, transactions and rents for Cascais. Data from official public sources INE — no estimates, no advertising.

Key Indicators · Cascais · INE Data 2026-02
3 904
€/m²
Median VMAB
3 164
transactions/yr
Market Volume
11.9%
per year · 2015–2026
Historical Appreciation
9.2%
per year · 2020–2026
Recent Cycle CAGR

Fonte: INE Portugal — Valor Mediano de Avaliação Bancária (VMAB) · Estatísticas de Preços da Habitação. Dados mais recentes disponíveis (2026-02).

Median Price Evolution · Cascais · 2015–2026
2015 1 134 €/m²
2026 3 902 €/m²
▲ +244% em 11 anos
20151 134 €/m²
20161 280 €/m²
20171 510 €/m²
20181 820 €/m²
20192 092 €/m²
20202 240 €/m²
20212 315 €/m²
20222 702 €/m²
20232 945 €/m²
20243 131 €/m²
20253 509 €/m²
20263 902 €/m²

Source: INE — VMAB. Annual median values. Total CAGR 2015–2026: 11.9%/yr.

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Municipality Profile · Cascais

Prices by Property Type

New build3 982 €/m²
Resale5 793 €/m²
T0–T13 876 €/m²
T24 176 €/m²
T3+4 243 €/m²

Rental Market

Median rent/m²570 €/m²
Transactions/yr3 164
Completed units/yr340
Building permits/yr573

Accessibility

Lisboa30 km
Porto356 km
Nearest airportLisboa (LIS)
Distance to airport31 km

Demographics

Population218 019 hab.
Foreign residents42 824
Higher education35.1%

Buying Property in Cascais: What you need to know

Cascais insere-se na região Lisbon Metropolitan Area e is one of the most sought-after municipalities in Portugal for both domestic and international buyers. The median bank valuation price (VMAB) stands at 3 904 €/m² (INE data 2026-02), reflecting the current dynamics of the local market.

Between 2015 and 2026, median prices in Cascais increased by +244%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%/ano. The most recent cycle (2020–2026) shows a CAGR of 9.2%/ano, driven by post-pandemic demand pressure and a shortage of new supply.

The purchase process in Portugal

Buying property in Portugal involves several steps: market research and analysis, property viewings, negotiation, legal due diligence, signing the CPCV (preliminary purchase agreement) and notarial deed. For non-resident buyers, the process can be complex without specialist local support.

How SISO works in this region

SISO works on the side of whoever hires it, with access to real market data and a trusted network of specialists at every stage — from analysis to delivery.

Frequently asked questions about Cascais

  • What is the average price per m² em Cascais? The median VMAB is 3 904 €/m² (INE 2026-02).
  • What is the transaction volume? 3 164 transactions in the last 12 reported months.
  • What is the nearest airport? Lisboa (LIS), a 31 km.
  • Can I buy as a non-resident? Yes. Foreign nationals can buy property in Portugal without restrictions. You must obtain a NIF (Portuguese tax identification number) beforehand.
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