House Prices in Madeira Rise 12.6% in 2024
Funchal has become Portugal's third most expensive city for buyers seeking to buy a house, with prices reaching €3,542 per square meter in December 2024
Funchal has become Portugal's third most expensive city for buyers seeking to buy a house, with prices reaching €3,542 per square meter in December 2024
Rental prices in Madeira soared by 20.2% in Q3 2024, reaching €10.66/m². Funchal saw a 25.9% increase, ranking fourth-highest nationwide, acording to DREM.
Madeira's housing market surged 13.6% annually by November 2023, driven by Santa Cruz's 21.4% growth. Funchal remains the priciest, echoing Portugal's national trends.
The figure comes from search data on Idealista.pt and should be interpreted with caution. Local buyers, who are often better informed and rely on alternative sources, may not use Idealista.pt as frequently for real estate searches.
In October 2024, Madeira’s housing bank valuations surpassed €2,000/m² for the first time, reflecting the highest growth in Portugal. The increase was mainly driven by rising apartment valuations and strong market activity.
Prices for houses are rising further. São Vicente is taking the lead with a massive 46% increase in prices over the last 12 months.
The market shows no signs of cooling, as a concerning real estate trend continues to impact society: limited housing supply, low interest rates, and high demand are likely to keep housing prices rising in 2025.
A new law in Portugal grants municipalities the power to regulate short-term rental accommodations (AL), marking a shift towards decentralization.
With the sharpest decline in rental rooms across Portugal, Funchal now ranks as the second most expensive city for tenants.
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