Independent · every figure traceable to its official source · free 20-min orientation · a human replies within 1 business day
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What you need
Get a clear, data-backed answer about buying property in Portugal
Tell us what you need and we'll map your real costs, taxes and next steps — then a human advisor follows up personally. Free, no obligation.
What brings you here?
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What a consultation covers — and what it does not
Three different people help you buy in Portugal and their jobs do not overlap. This is the division of labour, stated plainly, so you can tell which one you actually need.
| Task | Estates Portugal consultation | Buyer’s agent | Portuguese lawyer (advogado) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work out your all-in purchase cost | Yes — we walk your numbers through the published cost model with you | Sometimes, usually as a rough estimate | Not normally — engaged after a property is chosen |
| Explain which taxes and fees apply to your situation | Yes — general orientation, with every rate traced to its official source | Rarely, and not in a form you can check | Yes — and only a lawyer or accountant can advise on YOUR case |
| Find and shortlist properties | No — we publish data, we do not list or sell property | Yes — this is the core of the role | No |
| Negotiate the price with the seller | No | Yes | No |
| Check title, charges and licensing before you sign | No — we can tell you the checks exist and their sequence | Partially, and without professional liability | Yes — this is the check you should never skip |
| Draft or review the CPCV (promissory contract) | No | No | Yes |
| Sit at the deed and register the transfer | No | Sometimes attends | Yes — with the notary or Casa Pronta desk |
| Tell you the region-by-region market numbers | Yes — from our published warehouse, with provenance on every figure | From their own experience, unsourced | No |
What it costs and what you get
- Cost: nothing. The 20-minute orientation call is free and carries no obligation.
- Duration: about 20 minutes — long enough to scope a purchase, not a substitute for professional advice.
- Delivered: your all-in cost picture, the paperwork sequence in order, and which specialist you actually need next.
- How to book: email the consultation desk below. There is no form, no account and no booking engine — a human replies, usually within one business day.
- What we are not: we are not a brokerage and not a law firm. We publish the data; we do not list, sell or represent property.
When a consultation is not worth your time
Four situations where you should skip the call and go somewhere else — including somewhere that is not us.
- You already know your region, budget and property, and just need the tax numbers — the cost calculator and the statutory pages answer that for free, with the same sources we would read to you.
- You need advice on YOUR specific case — a title problem, a visa strategy, a tax residency question. That is regulated work: go straight to a licensed Portuguese lawyer (Ordem dos Advogados) or accountant (OCC). An orientation call cannot substitute for it.
- You want someone to find or negotiate the property. That is a buyer’s agent, not us.
- You are still 18 months from buying and want a market view — read the regional pages instead; nothing we say on a call would be fresher than the published data.
Consultations provide general orientation and information, not case-specific legal, tax or visa advice. For advice on your specific situation, confirm with a licensed Portuguese lawyer (OA) or accountant (OCC).
Common questions
- How do I book a Portugal property consultation?
- Email the Estates Portugal consultation desk at [email protected] with your budget, target region and rough timeline. There is no form and no account to create; a human advisor reads it and replies personally, usually within one business day. The first 20-minute orientation call is free and carries no obligation.
- What does a Portugal property consultation actually cover?
- An orientation call covers three things: your realistic all-in purchase cost (transfer tax, stamp duty, notary and registration, legal and mortgage fees), the paperwork sequence from NIF through CPCV to deed, and which specialist you genuinely need next. It does not cover finding, shortlisting or negotiating a property, and it is not case-specific legal, tax or visa advice.
- Is a paid Portugal property consultation worth it?
- Often it is not, and we will say so. If you already know your region, budget and property and only need the tax numbers, the free cost calculator and statutory pages on this site give you the same figures from the same official sources. If you need advice on your own case — a title defect, a visa strategy, a residency question — that is regulated work and belongs with a licensed Portuguese lawyer or accountant, not with a consultation. A call is worth having when you do not yet know what your purchase will really cost or in what order the steps happen.
- What is the difference between a consultation, a buyer’s agent and a Portuguese lawyer?
- A consultation orients you: costs, sequence and which specialist you need. A buyer’s agent finds, shortlists and negotiates property on your behalf. A licensed Portuguese lawyer (advogado, registered with the Ordem dos Advogados) checks title, charges and licensing, drafts or reviews the CPCV, and attends the deed. The three roles do not overlap, and only the lawyer can advise on your specific legal position.
- Do I have to give personal details to ask a question?
- No. Email the consultation desk with only what you want to share — budget, region and timeline are enough for a useful first reply. There is no account, no form and no booking engine, and we do not share your details without your consent.
Research it yourself first
Every figure we would walk you through is already published here, with its official source attached:
- Buying-cost calculator — your all-in purchase cost, itemised.
- The buying-process guide — the paperwork sequence from NIF to deed.
- IMT for non-residents (2026) and the non-resident IMT refund — the transfer-tax rules, pinned to their primary sources.
- Mortgage rules (2026) — the Banco de Portugal limits that decide what you can borrow.