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Buying property abroad in the era of higher interest rates
With the increase in globalisation and more people travelling than ever before, buying property abroad has become an increasingly popular option. International Property organisations have reported a steady rise in overseas property purchases over the past decade.This surge in popularity has been driven by factors such as lower i... Read More
Buying Property in Portugal: the how-to Legal Guide
Welcome to the Advocate Abroad® guide to buying property in Portugal! This property guide will give you an overview of the conveyancing process in Portugal, including information on both your and the seller's legal rights and obligations as well as pitfalls to avoid. This will be of particular use of course to those who are bu... Read More
Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner
As a percentage of the population, Portugal has an unusually high number of homeowners, standing at about 75% of the population. This is about 10% higher than the US and the UK. A large number of foreigners already live in Portugal. Some are expat professionals, some are retirees, while others are digital nomads. Many of them ... Read More
Property Buying Costs in Portugal
Aggregate costs can ruin a good plan; accordingly, you should spend time familiarising yourself with the costs related to buying property in Portugal. While costs are not the only pitfalls when buying property in Portugal, before putting in an offer on a house, it is important to be aware of the aggregate costs of buying a pr... Read More
Pitfalls buying Property in Portugal
If you are interested in buying property in Portugal, you should be aware that some issues could potentially arise, which we detail below: Who owns the property to be sold? First, you must find out if the owners of the property are the real owners and that the property has no debts or else you could find yourself respons... Read More
Property Tax in Portugal
Take into account Property Tax in Portugal if you are thinking about buying a House or a Land there, it is important to understand the costs involved - including government taxes. The first step before buying a property is to get a NIF (Portuguese Fiscal Identifier Number) to be able to sign the public deed and to facilitate ... Read More
Buying Property in Portugal after Brexit
To begin with, it should be made clear, buying property in Portugal after Brexit is certainly possible. Despite the fact that we deep into Brexit "territory"; more than 3 years after the referendum that decided Brexit, the United Kingdom left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020, after which the Exit Agreement negotiated b... Read More
Buying a House in Portugal
Whether you are an investor looking for a good deal or a non-resident individual looking to buy a house in Portugal, there are many good reasons to do so, however, there are also many pitfalls that you need to be careful of. Below you will find a general overview of the correct steps to take, while we provide more details on spe... Read More
Portuguese Property Law
The conveyancing process in Portugal can be quite straightforward - as long as you receive appropriate independent professional guidance. If you have searched online for the ideal property then you may know that the first thing you will need to do is to get your Portuguese NIF number (fiscal number). This is quite straightfor... Read More
Selling Property in Portugal
Many buyers and sellers are unaware of their obligations with regard to the costs of the process of buying and selling property in Portugal. This can lead to stress and tension between the parties and even influence the decision to buy or sell a property.Whether you are a Buyer or a Seller, both parties have associated costs:Neg... Read More
NHR Status Portugal
The Non-Habitual Residents Tax Regime (NHR)New residents can benefit from the Non-Habitual Residents Tax Regime (NHR). Requirements for NHR Status PortugalNot having been a Portuguese tax resident in the five years prior to the request. And,Become a Portuguese tax resident. (i.e: remain for more than 183 days in Portugal during ... Read More
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