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Legalities
The number 1 rule to buying a property in Portugal is to make sure you have a lawyer. You
wouldn’t buy a property in the UK without a solicitor would you? Within this area we have a
selection of articles that relate to the legal facets of property in Portugal.
The role of a notary
8th February 2012 - 10:15If you plan to buy property in Portugal, it is important to understand the role of a notary in the transaction. Notaries are widely used in the Portuguese legal system and although they need a law degree and are trained in the same way as private lawyers (avagodos), their role is to represent the truth and the state, rather than either party involved in a transaction. In Portugal, it is often necessary for documents to be signed in the presence of a state authorised notary for more...
Legal tips for renovating in Portugal
7th December 2011 - 07:39If you have been browsing the web for property in Portugal, you are sure to have seen a few of those adverts that seem too good to be true. Adverts that say things like “habitable three-bedroom property, set in several acres of land, complete with natural stream and hundreds of olive and lemon trees,” and then go on to mention a laughably tiny price that wouldn’t buy you a lock-up garage in some parts of the UK. Quite rightly, many people see these bargain more...
Buying land to build on in Portugal
26th October 2011 - 09:17Properties of all sizes and styles abound in Portugal’s Algarve but perhaps you have considered the possibility of building your own? The thought of a dream home in the sun, designed to precise requirements and specifications is a compelling proposition to many prospective expats or holiday homeowners. Despite its consistent popularity, the Algarve is still rather sparsely populated in some areas. Plots of land are therefore easy to find, but it’s important to do more...
Lessons to be learned: a buying story from Portugal
14th September 2011 - 06:12When Steven and Claire Peters decided to move to Portugal they were hoping that the move would be all their dreams come true. With two children in tow, Steven and Claire began researching the move online. They discovered that Portugal works on a notary system – the notary being the government’s legal representative who checks that the correct formalities and are carried out for property transactions, including the overseeing of the signing of contracts. Due to the role of the more...
How to find a good solicitor in Portugal
3rd August 2011 - 11:53Portugal has long been a favourite destination for Britain’s moving abroad. Many reasons see people flock there each year; it is the weather, the slower pace of life, and the proximity to the UK which attracts people to its shores. Buying a property in Portugal is easy as the UK has a reciprocal agreement with all the other countries in the EU, meaning you do not need a visa to move and live there. Property can be purchased and at the moment is very cheap when compared to more...