Recommendations for areas to live in Lisbon

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8 years ago

Hi
I'm going to be moving to Lisbon in June with my wife and would like some recommendations for areas to live from people who already live there

Would like somewhere central but with a nice community feel. I noticed that Penha da Franca seems to be bit cheaper than some other centrally located areas and was wondering why? Like the look of Lapa but seems pretty expensive for a 2 bed place...

Anyway, any info/opinions appreciated.

Thanks
Adam

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Laper Member

18POSTS

8 years ago

Hello,
Yes, they have.
KR
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Cristinapg Active member

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8 years ago

Hi

Lapa is a very nice place where rich people lives and its very nice , glamorous and very well located and Penha de França is not s not so gallant and people of much lower incomes live.
Still is not very expensive, but a lot of people can not afford expensive houses are living there and buying apartments there for reabilitation

JMSP Active member

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8 years ago

I think you'll need to figure out your budget and what sort of house (rooms, living space, garden/balcony) and work from there. Housing costs in Lisbon grew 60% in Lisbon over the past 10 years, in some areas more than others. Campo de Ourique would definitely be my first pick for a number of reasons, but there are other valid options to pick from (e.g. Alvalade), all depending on budget and what you're looking for.

HelenIglar Member

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8 years ago

What are the areas of Marvila and Olivais like? New apartments there seem to be reasonably priced and have good metro access. What is it like to live there? We are looking outside the center for a family apartment to buy. Obrigada. Helen

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JMSP Active member

28POSTS

8 years ago

Olivais is somewhat better than Marvila, both of them are fairly close to Expo (currently one of the most premium areas in Lisbon, close to the river and with plenty of parks and amenities). Reason why they're not prime locations relate to the fact that Chelas (one of Lisbon's least secure areas) is part of Marvila and close to Olivais. There are plans to re-qualify Marvila, especially the zone close to the river, but that will likely take several years to happen.

alexa1105 New member

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8 years ago

Hi
i need a flat lisbon also and looking to rent or buy in a good area but dont want the most expensive. 100-150 sq m2.
want a newish modern building.
in aras like olivais and campo de ourique mentioned above what can i expect to pay per sq m2 for rent and for purchase?

JMSP Active member

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8 years ago

For Campo de Ourique and you'e looking for something in a newish modern building, you should expect to pay 5000€-6000€/sqm. Most of the existing offer is for older apartments /most buildings were built from 1930s to 1970s). I would say price would drop to around 4000€/sqm for a refurbished apartment. For rentals, expect something between 15€-20€/Sqm.

Olivais is a little bit tougher as it includes more premium areas (the ones closer to Expo) that can be much more expensive. My guess, is that rental cost on premium areas would cost pretty much the same as in Campo de Ourique and average purchasing cost per sqm for recent apartments should be lower (2500€-4500€), again depending on the area you pick.

On a side note, despite the fact that Olivais is closer to Expo and you get all the amenities, I would rather live in Campo de Ourique. Parkins is the main issue for those living there, but everything is pretty much walking distance including supermarket, stores, market and some of Lisbon's finest restaurants.

I would strongly advise you to check one of the main real estate portals to check what's available, since market is very competitive right now. Try: https://www.imovirtual.com/en/

Regards.

Cristinapg Active member

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8 years ago

#10

Dear Alexa

In fact, the houses in Lisbon are facing an exponential increase of price, either for purchase or for rental.

Olivais for sure is less expensive, is a nice area, with a lot of green areas and gardens, but the building construction is very old. and its not glamorous. I think you can find there quite nice/ comfortable apartments, but don’t expect nothing Glamorous.

Expo is indeed a very nice place with all the amenities , but also expensive.

Campo de Ourique is considered an residential area, nice and picturesque, but is terrible for parking, with a lot of traffic and the houses are also old, but most of the buildings have been rehabilitated. Nevertheless, is also an expensive area, because is near the centre of Lisbon.

At this moment I think you should be prepared for very Hight prices both for rental or purchase

Try the area of Ajuda, next to the River, a little bit far from Lisbon Centre but The prices aren’t still so Hight.

Cheers

jonnyq New member

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7 years ago

#11

Does anyone have anything positive to say about Mafra as a place to live?

digonalt Member

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7 years ago

#12

Hello,
Positive things about Mafra:
If you like a countryside and quiet area is a great place to be;
You will have lots of good beachs (a few are world know surf beachs) nearby like Ericeira for about 15min by car;
You area about 40min from Lisbon city center by car;
Cheap price of living if you compare with Lisbon;

cheers,
alex

jonnyq New member

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7 years ago

#13

Thank you,
I was looking at a villa outside of Mafra called Gonçalvinhos. Unfortunately, the realtor is not cooperating by giving me the address or more pics. From what I can see on Google Maps, it looks like a nice little village.

japfetmerchant New member

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last year

#14

@Laper

Good morning Sir. Please I need accommodation near ISCTE University institute of Lisbon Portugal. For the family of 4.

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Bhavna Team

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#15

@japfetmerchant

Hello and welcome !

Please post an advert in the Housing in Lisbon section of the website.

Thank you

Bhavna

japfetmerchant New member

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#16

Please, I need accommodation near ISCTE University institute of Lisbon Portugal for family. I'm a PhD student. How do you be of help?

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

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#17

Please, I need accommodation near ISCTE University institute of Lisbon Portugal for family. I'm a PhD student. How do you be of help? -@japfetmerchant

First of all, why do you need accommodation near ISCTE University institute of Lisbon?

In case you don't know, there is public transport: buses, underground, trains, free access to bicycles and scooters... etc etc... you can use it like anyone else. The fact that you're a student at that university doesn't mean you have to live nearby, does it? You can take out a monthly pass like any other Lisbon resident, right?

Do you know what the cost of rent is in that part of town? What is your budget? Check it first ...

japfetmerchant New member

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last year

#18

@JohnnyPT

Great! I am a novice. I just got an admission to ISCTE and I need a piece of advice on the affordable near by cities with lower accommodation even with a minimum of 30 minutes drive to the ISCTE, University institute of Lisbon Portugal.

I shall appreciate your ideas on the right way to follow. Regards

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

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last year

#19

You have here an idea (eur/m2) for rentals:

https://www.idealista.pt/media/relatori … to/lisboa/

You can filter your selection by choosing "concelho" and "freguesia" combo boxes, and then pressing "consultar relatorio" buttom.

Concelho = County

Freguesia = Parish

japfetmerchant New member

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last year

#20

Thank you gratefully. I shall do the needful now. Regards

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TGCampo Serial expat

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last year

#21

Everybody looking for accommodation in Lisbon should have a look at Flightradar24. The airport is very close to the city and planes are starting and landing in the direction of the only runway. Should you be living under the flight path you should expect planes flying above you every about 60 seconds for most of the day (from 5 am to about midnight). Tastes are different, but I personally would avoid areas under the flight path.