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Downloadable checklists for buying property in Portugal
Practical buyer-side checklists to help you prepare before signing, paying a deposit, issuing a power of attorney, accepting handover or completing the purchase.
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Checklists
Choose the checklist that matches your stage
Each checklist is designed for a specific buyer decision point. Use it to prepare your questions, collect documents and decide whether a buyer-side check is needed before the next signature or payment.
CPCV Buyer Checklist
Use this when you have received a CPCV and want to check deposit, deadlines, mortgage wording, seller obligations and buyer protections before signing.
Download checklistPre-CPCV Document Request Checklist
Use this before a large deposit or CPCV to request the property, seller, registry, condominium and transaction documents that should be reviewed.
Download checklistOff-Plan Buyer Risk Checklist
Use this before signing for an off-plan or new-build property with developer, SPV, staged payment, delay and handover risks.
Download checklistFinal Payment & Completion Checklist
Use this before sending the balance, signing the final deed, accepting keys or relying on seller mortgage cancellation.
Download checklistPower of Attorney Remote Purchase Checklist
Use this before signing a power of attorney for a remote purchase, especially if someone may sign CPCV, deed, mortgage or payment documents for you.
Download checklistCondominium Documents Checklist
Use this before buying an apartment to request and review condominium debts, minutes, approved works, extraordinary charges and reserve-fund information.
Download checklistTechnical Inspection Viewing Checklist
Use this when viewing a property or preparing for inspection, especially where damp, cracks, renovation quality, terrace, roof or handover defects may matter.
Download checklistForeign Buyer Purchase Timeline
Use this to understand the main steps from property selection to CPCV, due diligence, power of attorney, final deed, payment and post-completion actions.
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How to use these checklists
Start with the checklist closest to your current stage. If the checklist shows missing documents, unclear clauses, payment risk or seller-side uncertainty, open the related buyer check page before signing or paying.
Before signature
Use the checklist to prepare questions and collect documents before CPCV, POA or final deed.
Before payment
Use it to slow down before reservation fees, deposits, staged payments or final balance transfers.
Before handover
Use it to check repairs, visible defects, keys, parking, storage and completion items.
Before asking for help
Use it to send a clearer message when you contact Buyer Protection Desk.
Need the document or property checked?
The checklists help you prepare. The buyer checks are paid services for reviewing the contract, property file, developer, technical condition or final completion package.