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Buying Guide

Investing in properties is a big step for anyone, even if it is not the first time. It needs careful planning and research. There is a host of questions that need to be answered about everything regarding the sale, property, the seller, the agency and everything else relevant to the transaction.

This section is our way to providing you with the most we can offer in terms of information regarding what to do, what to expect and what to prepare in buying a property in Portugal. This is practically a step-by-step guide to what you have to do in purchasing real estate in a country like Portugal. We recommend that you go through this section of the site first before anything else.

On the menu on the left, you can find access to the answers you are looking for – whether it’s in finding professional agents, reliable financial institutions, money-saving tips in getting the best rates of exchange, among others.

The Before You Buy section will respond to your questions on finding the perfect location (to help you go through the Location Guide), the suitable agent to assist you, and what to prepare in terms of paperwork.

The Buying Process provides the mechanics of buying a property in Portugal – the legalities, papers to process and their corresponding fees, permits to obtain, and taxes. This will also guide you on what help you’ll need, be it a lawyer’s, an agent’s or a financial advisor.

The Post Completion issues are addressed in the last section. These cover such activities as opening bank accounts, paying the bills and furnishing your new Portuguese property, among others.

For any other information, you can also check out the Useful Information section. More assistance regarding financial matters are addressed by the experts in the Financial Advice section. And any other specific concern regarding your purchase can be attended to by the section Ask the Experts.