Legal Services
We handle contract reviews, conduct thorough due diligence, and safeguard your interests during negotiations.
Documentation Analysis
Our team conducts comprehensive reviews of all property documentation, including title deeds, encumbrances, and planning permissions, ensuring your potential purchase is legally sound.
Purchase & Sale Advisory
We draft and review purchase contracts to protect your interests, explaining all terms and conditions in clear language to ensure you fully understand your commitments.
Real Estate Tax Guidance
Navigate Portugal's tax landscape with expert advice on property transfer taxes (IMT), stamp duty, property tax (IMI), and potential tax benefits available through programs like the Non-Habitual Resident status.
Property Regularization
We assist with legalizing properties with architectural modifications or permits that require regularization, ensuring your investment meets all legal requirements.
Meet Our Legal Team
At Residential Advisory Portugal, our legal team provides comprehensive support and expertise in Portuguese real estate law, ensuring all transactions comply with local regulations.
With over 30 years of experience in real estate law, Sónia leads our legal team with expertise. Her comprehensive knowledge of Portuguese property transactions ensures our clients receive the highest standard of legal protection.
With extensive experience in Portuguese real estate law, Bianca specializes in property transactions for international clients. Her expertise compliance with all local Portuguese regulations.
João brings decades of experience in Portuguese real estate contract law and due diligence procedures. His detailed approach protects client interests and privacy throughout the property acquisition process.
Property Purchase Process
· Promissory Contract This preliminary agreement outlines the terms of the purchase.
· Due Diligence Our legal team conducts comprehensive checks on the property’s legal status.
· Final Deed The official transfer of ownership, executed before a notary.
· Registration We handle the registration of your property with the Land Registry.
Legal Compliance Assurance
At Residential Advisory Portugal, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance in all transactions. Our services include:
Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures
Data protection compliance under GDPR
Ethical business practices in all negotiations
Visa & Residency Programs
Our legal team provides up-to-date information on Portugal’s residence permit programs, including:
· Current investment thresholds and qualifying property types.
· Documentation requirements for application.
· Renewal procedures and compliance obligations.
· Pathways to permanent residency.
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What our clients say
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"We highly recommend Cristina Pereira to anyone looking for a buyers agent who is professional, attentive, and committed to finding the right solution for you."
"They are a trustworthy, talented, dedicated and hard working team in whom one may lay one's confidence. Whenever something additional was needed they always delivered."
"I highly recommend Marta Lourenço for anyone looking for a dedicated and professional real estate agent.
Thank you, Marta!"
"They took us through the whole process from start to finish including attending many visits to the property, negotiating the offer price and conditions and of liasing with the selling agents."
"Cristina made our moving process to Cascais seamless when it came to finding a home and setting it up. All it took was one call and they understood and found what we needed."
"Working with Cristina remotely was an extremely easy and reassuring experience and I would unequivocally recommend her to any of my family, friends or colleagues."
"We feel it is important to work with someone who is motivated to help you accomplish your dream and Cristina did that for us. We would highly recommend her."