The real estate sector has shown notable improvement, with 20,000 new companies established over the past five years, reflecting clear dynamism in the field. In 2024, the sector recorded a 5% growth in sales volume, bringing total revenues to €8 billion, according to data released by Crédito y Caución on March 30.
Despite this positive development, challenges remain evident. Around one-third of companies operating in the sector are classified as high risk, while the majority (57%) fall into the medium-risk category. In terms of geographical distribution, Lisbon leads with 38% of companies, followed by Porto at 19%, then Braga at 8%, Faro at 6%, and finally Setúbal at 5%.
Regarding company age, 42% of firms have been established for less than five years. This is followed by companies operating between 6 and 10 years at 25%, then those founded between 11 and 15 years at 9%, while companies older than 16 years account for approximately 24%.
As for the export rate, it has remained stable at around 53%, supported—albeit indirectly—by the inflow of investments from international buyers and investors, which has contributed to expanding business volume and increasing real estate asset values.
