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CPCV in Portugal: what it is, deadlines and key clauses
CPCV in Portugal: what it is, deadlines and key clauses
The CPCV is the binding promissory contract that locks a Portuguese property deal. Deadlines, deposit rules, default penalties and key clauses explained.
Documents to Sell a House in Portugal: 2026 Checklist
Documents to Sell a House in Portugal: 2026 Checklist
Every document you need to sell a house in Portugal in 2026, with where to get each one, what it costs and how long it takes. Full seller checklist.
Estate agent commission in Portugal 2026: a seller's guide
Estate agent commission in Portugal 2026: a seller's guide
What estate agents charge to sell your home in Portugal, how the 5 to 6 percent fee plus VAT works, when it falls due, and how to negotiate it down.
How to choose a real estate agent in Portugal: 10 criteria
How to choose a real estate agent in Portugal: 10 criteria
Selling a home in Portugal? Use these 10 criteria to vet an estate agent, from the AMI licence check on IMPIC to commission and agency agreement terms.
How much is my house worth in Portugal? 2026 valuation guide
How much is my house worth in Portugal? 2026 valuation guide
Bank, estate agent or online valuer: the three ways to find out what your house in Portugal is worth in 2026, with the pros, cons and what moves the price.
Portugal Short-Term Rentals 2026: Contention Zones, Sale Cancellation and Tax
Portugal Short-Term Rentals 2026: Contention Zones, Sale Cancellation and Tax
How Alojamento Local (AL) works in 2026: contention zones in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal, automatic licence cancellation on sale, Cat. F vs Cat. B taxation, and what DL 76/2024 changed.
Portugal Rent Update Coefficient 2026 (NRAU): How to Apply It as a Landlord
Portugal Rent Update Coefficient 2026 (NRAU): How to Apply It as a Landlord
The 2026 NRAU coefficient is 1.0224 (+2.24 %). Complete guide for landlords: how to apply at the contract anniversary, exceptions, Cat. F taxation, mandatory notification and tenant pre-emption right.
IFICI vs NHR (RNH) in 2026: What Changed for Foreign Professionals in Portugal
IFICI vs NHR (RNH) in 2026: What Changed for Foreign Professionals in Portugal
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident regime closed to new applicants in 2024. The successor is IFICI. Here's what changed, who qualifies, and the critical gap for foreign pensioners.
Portugal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sale 2026: How It Works
Portugal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sale 2026: How It Works
How capital gains on the sale of a Portuguese primary residence are taxed in 2026: Article 10 CIRS, reinvestment exemption, deductible expenses, and three worked examples including the post-2023 non-resident regime.
Property Transfer Tax (IMT) and Stamp Duty in Portugal 2026: Rates, Exemptions and Worked Examples
Property Transfer Tax (IMT) and Stamp Duty in Portugal 2026: Rates, Exemptions and Worked Examples
How to calculate IMT (transfer tax) and Stamp Duty in 2026 when buying property in Portugal: updated brackets, young-buyer exemption, primary residence vs investment, three worked examples.
Market & InvestmentBraga Real Estate Guide 2026: Market, Areas, Taxes and How to Sell
Selling in Braga in 2026: prices by area, updated taxes, how to verify an AMI-licensed agent and what's special about the Braga market. With official sources.
Market & InvestmentFaro Real Estate Guide 2026: Market, Areas, Short-Term Rentals and How to Sell
Selling in Faro in 2026: prices by area, the impact of Alojamento Local, updated Portuguese taxes and how to verify an AMI-licensed agent. With official sources.
Market & InvestmentPorto Real Estate Guide 2026: Market, Areas, Taxes and How to Sell
Selling in Porto in 2026: prices by area, AL contention zones, updated taxes and how to verify an AMI-licensed agent. With official Portuguese sources.
Market & InvestmentLisbon Real Estate Guide 2026: Market, Areas, Taxes and How to Sell
Selling in Lisbon in 2026: prices by area, updated taxes, how to verify an AMI-licensed agent, NHR closure and Golden Visa changes. With official sources.
Market & InvestmentCascais Real Estate Guide 2026: Market, Areas, Taxes and How to Sell
Selling in Cascais in 2026: prices by area, international buyer profile, updated Portuguese taxes and how to verify an AMI-licensed agent. With official sources.