Portugal has introduced a new scheme aimed at helping young people purchase their first home. Unlike many countries that offer programs specifically for first-time buyers, Portugal’s initiative focuses on buyers under the age of 35. Traditionally, borrowers in Portugal need …
A major step in the Portuguese property buying process is putting down a deposit and signing the promissory contract. You’ve already made an offer, but the promissory contract confirms you want to go ahead with the sale. Although putting down …
The last big step in the buying process is the signing of the Deed of Purchase and Sale or Escritura de Compra e Venda (commonly referred to as the escritura). This is the point where you hand over the final …
Over the past few years, more and more people have bought properties in Portugal. This begs the question: can foreigners buy property in Portugal? And, if they can, do they have to be a resident to do so. According to …
Thanks to its warm weather, low cost of living, and beautiful beaches and countryside, Portugal has become an incredibly desirable place to own a holiday home or vacation rental, particularly in areas like Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. It’s also …
Dreaming of owning a sun-soaked villa in the Algarve or a charming apartment in Lisbon’s historic center? We’ve got you covered! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about buying property in Portugal, from legal requirements …
Every country has its own property portals, such as Zillow or Realtor.com in the US and Rightmove or Zoopla in the UK. Naturally, Portugal has its own property websites as well. Although you may find some listings on the international …
Perhaps you’ve made an offer on a property in Portugal and now you’re wondering what happens if the seller accepts your offer. Will they take the property off the market? Are they morally or legally obliged to accept your offer? …
The Portuguese property market has a few quirks and if you’ve been browsing property websites for a while you may have noticed that sometimes when a property sits on the market for a long time, it is suddenly re-listed – …
Brexit has left many people scratching their heads, especially those who dreamed of spending more time in Europe. It’s natural to have questions about how this change might affect your plans, particularly when it comes to buying property abroad. If …