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Notes for international buyers

Short notes on buying, owning and selling property in Portugal, written for buyers from abroad.

1. 29 Jan 2026Technical Survey vs. Legal Due Diligence: Do You Need Both?
2. 27 Jan 2026Buying Property in Portugal: Is a Corporate Structure Right for You?
3. 24 Jan 2026The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) Program: A New Reality for 2026
4. 18 Dec 2025Buying a House… or Buying Debt?
5. 16 Dec 2025The Agent Sells the Dream. I Protect Your Reality.
6. 12 Dec 2025Thinking Ahead: Inheritance Laws in Portugal
7. 11 Dec 2025Buying a New Build? You Are Protected for 10 Years
8. 10 Dec 2025Selling for a Profit? Don't Forget the Taxman
9. 9 Dec 2025Moving to Portugal? Buying a House Does Not Automatically Grant Residence
10. 8 Dec 2025Buying Off-Plan? High Reward, but Watch the Risks
11. 5 Dec 2025Buying to Rent? The Rules for Alojamento Local Have Changed
12. 4 Dec 2025Buying an Apartment? Meet the Condomínio
13. 3 Dec 2025Need Finance? Yes, Foreigners Can Get a Mortgage in Portugal
14. 2 Dec 2025Owning a Home Comes with an Annual Bill: the IMI
15. 1 Dec 2025The Most Important Document You Never Heard Of
16. 28 Nov 2025The Big Day: the Escritura (Public Deed)
17. 27 Nov 2025The Price Tag Is Not the Final Cost: Let's Talk About Taxes
18. 26 Nov 2025Before You Buy: the NIF and the Bank Account
19. 25 Nov 2025Buying in Portugal? The Promissory Contract Is Not Just a Formality
20. 24 Nov 2025Buying Property in the Algarve? Make Sure Your Pool Is Legally Registered