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• How to Buy Property in Cape Verde: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Buyers

  Cape Verde allows foreign nationals to purchase property with full freehold ownership and no restrictions on nationality. The legal framework is rooted in Portuguese law, which ...

• Which Cape Verde Island Should You Buy Property On? A Data-Driven Comparison

  Cape Verde's ten islands each have distinct characters, infrastructure levels, and property markets. Choosing the right island is arguably the most consequential decision you'll...

• Cape Verde's 2026 Property Tax Reform: What Changed and What It Means for Buyers

  On January 1, 2026, Cape Verde implemented its most significant property tax reform in over 25 years. The old Imposto Único sobre o Património (IUP) — a single tax covering both...

• Cape Verde Rental Yields: What to Realistically Expect in 2026

  Rental yield claims in Cape Verde property marketing range from conservative to wildly optimistic. If you're buying property as an investment, you need to understand what drives...

• Cape Verde Green Card: How to Get Residency Through Property Investment

  Cape Verde's Green Card program offers permanent residency to foreign nationals who invest in real estate on the islands. It's one of the more accessible residency-by-investment...

• 7 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Property in Cape Verde

  Cape Verde's property market is accessible, the buying process is relatively straightforward, and the legal framework provides solid protections for foreign buyers. But "relativ...

• Sal vs Santiago: Which Cape Verde Island Makes Sense for Property Buyers?

  Sal and Santiago are Cape Verde's two most active property markets, but they serve fundamentally different buyer profiles. One is built around tourism; the other is the country's...

• Buying Off-Plan Property in Cape Verde: Risks, Protections, and What to Check

  Off-plan purchases — buying a property before or during construction — are common in Cape Verde, particularly in resort developments on Sal and Boa Vista. The potential advantages...

• Managing Property in Cape Verde Remotely: A Guide for Foreign Owners

  Most foreign buyers in Cape Verde do not live on the island where their property is located. Managing a property from another country adds a layer of operational complexity...

• How to Finance a Property Purchase in Cape Verde as a Foreign Buyer

  Cash transactions dominate the foreign buyer market in Cape Verde. Local mortgage options exist but are expensive and difficult to access as a non-resident. Understanding your...

• Boa Vista Property Guide: What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

  Boa Vista is Cape Verde's second major tourism island and its second most active property market. It's often positioned as the growth alternative to Sal — lower entry prices...