Property Rights, Obligations & Disputes in Portugal

This service is ideal for English-speaking expats in Portugal, including property buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate developers who require legal assistance with property transactions, disputes, or regulatory compliance issues in the Portuguese real estate market.

1. Initial Consultation: A thorough understanding of the client's situation and legal needs within the Portuguese real estate market.
2. Document Review: Detailed examination of all documentation against the backdrop of Portuguese property law, including compliance and regulatory checks.
3. Legal Strategy Formulation: Development of a robust legal strategy to address the dispute, leveraging the Portuguese Civil Code as amended by Law 8/2022.
4. Representation: Active legal representation in negotiations, mediation, or court proceedings, emphasising resolution strategies that align with Portuguese legal standards.
5. Resolution Implementation: Assistance in implementing the agreed-upon or court-ordered solutions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance throughout the process.

• Expertise in the Portuguese real estate law, including the latest regulatory changes and legal precedents.
• Bilingual legal support, bridging the language and cultural gap for expats.
• Comprehensive service from contract review to litigation, if necessary.
• Emphasis on amicable resolution methods, in line with Portuguese legal practices, but prepared to robustly defend clients' interests in court.

• Comprehensive Legal Support: From initial legal advice to ongoing support through property transactions or disputes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assistance with property legalisation, licensing, and ensuring compliance with urban planning regulations.
• Investment Guidance: Expert advice for real estate investors on tax planning, maximising returns, and navigating the Portuguese property market.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Skilled representation in property disputes, including contract issues, boundary disputes, and tenant-landlord conflicts, with a focus on resolution through mediation or litigation when necessary