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Guides for buying property in Portugal
Practical buyer-side guides on CPCV, due diligence, reservation agreements, mortgage, remote purchase, off-plan risks, final deed, handover and post-completion steps.
- Written for property buyers
- Portugal-focused
- Legal and technical topics
- Linked to buyer checks
Choose a topic
Choose a topic
Start with the stage or risk that matches your situation. Each guide explains what buyers should understand before signing, paying or completing the purchase.
Buying in Portugal
Start here if you are still understanding the Portuguese purchase process or deciding whether you need buyer-side legal support.
CPCV and deposit
For buyers who have received a reservation agreement or CPCV and want to understand deposit, deadlines, contract risk and next steps.
Remote purchase, mortgage and POA
For buyers who are abroad, buying with financing or authorising someone else to sign documents in Portugal.
Off-plan and new-build
For buyers considering a project under construction, staged payments, developer risk or new-build handover.
Final deed and completion
For buyers approaching escritura, final payment, Casa Pronta, key handover or post-completion tasks.
Apartments and technical checks
For buyers who need to understand physical condition, condominium costs, building works or apartment-specific risks.
Where to start
Not sure what to read first?
If you are close to signing or paying, start with the document or decision in front of you. If you already have a CPCV, read the CPCV guide and the CPCV Review page. If the property documents are still unclear, start with legal due diligence. If you are buying off-plan, start with developer, SPV and staged-payment risk.
I have a CPCV
Start with the CPCV guide, then check whether CPCV Review is enough or whether you need wider buyer-side representation.
I have not checked the property documents
Start with legal due diligence before accepting deposit, seller and completion obligations in the CPCV.
I am buying off-plan
Start with off-plan buyer risks and then review the developer, SPV, staged payments, delivery and handover conditions.
I am close to final payment
Start with the final payment and completion guides before sending the balance or accepting handover.
Guides and buyer checks work together
The guides explain what buyers should understand. The buyer checks are paid services for reviewing documents, risks, deadlines, property condition or completion steps.
Frequently asked questions
Buying property in Portugal?
Use the guides to understand the process. Use buyer checks when a document, deadline, deposit or payment needs independent review.