About Us

Restoring the livability of Portugal’s historic city centers

Portugal Development Co. was founded with a clear goal: to breathe new life into Portugal’s architectural heritage while expanding access to homes in the country’s most culturally rich and walkable neighborhoods. At a time when housing demand is becoming a major issue in Portugal, yet thousands of historic buildings remain vacant, we see an opportunity to do things differently and more responsibly.

We focus on unlivable, abandoned properties in historic urban cores, transforming them with care and respect for their architectural identity. Purchasing and restoring these once-proud buildings is often hindered by bureaucratic and legal challenges. Our approach is patient, committed, and rooted in long-term thinking. The result is well-designed homes that balance old-world character with modern comfort.

By doing this work, we make it possible for more people to live in vibrant city centers filled with culture, beauty, and connection. For residents, it means access to authentic, livable neighborhoods. For communities, it means a quiet but powerful form of revitalization — driven by restoration, not replacement.

This is not just about preserving the past. It is about making Portugal’s historic neighborhoods part of a thriving, livable future.