Guide
30 Jul 2026 · 6 min
How to buy property in Portugal: from CPCV to deed (step by step)
Reservation, promissory contract, deposit, deed and registration. The real buying process in Portugal, jargon-free — and where each step can go wrong.
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Financing
31 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Mortgages for non-residents in Portugal: what banks actually ask for
Yes, a foreigner can get a mortgage in Portugal. How much they lend, what rate to expect and which documents to prepare — with no easy promises.
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Investing
01 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Buying off-plan in Portugal: what to check before you sign
Lower price and a brand-new home — but also slipping deadlines and deposits at risk. What to confirm before buying a property under construction.
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Guide
02 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Buyer's agent: why it makes sense (especially from abroad)
Most agents work for the seller. A buyer's agent works for you — finding, checking and negotiating on your side of the table.
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Guide
21 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Buying property in Portugal as a non-resident? Start with the NIF (2026 guide)
The NIF is the first step — and the most forgotten. Without it you can't open an account, sign anything, or buy. What it is, how to get it (even remotely), and where people trip up.
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Taxes
08 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Portugal's new 7.5% IMT for non-residents in 2026: what changes
A flat 7.5% IMT rate for non-resident buyers. We explain what it is, who benefits, and where the fine print hides.
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Costs
05 Jul 2026 · 6 min
The hidden costs of buying a home in Portugal (the 6–8% nobody budgets)
The listing price isn't the final price. We open, line by line, the 6–8% that adds to the value of the house.
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Areas
02 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Gaia vs. Porto: which side of the river to buy (and why so many get it wrong)
Same view, same river, different prices. An honest guide to choosing the right bank of the Douro.
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