Knowing whether to rent or buy a property can be tricky, and will be completely up to you. If you look over a longer time horizon, purchasing property may be better, as you can receive a steady return on your investment, and Lisbon is a thriving real estate market. Who knows, in ten years or so, you may be kicking yourself to think that you did not buy a property and chose to rent instead. Nonetheless, we know that buying property is a major investment, and renting may be better suited to your current needs.