Purchase roadmap · Foreign buyer · Portugal 2026
The correct sequence for a safe purchase - step by step
Every step has a purpose. Reversing the order reduces protection. The critical window is between offer acceptance and CPCV signature.
Inspect OS
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Before making an offer - remote
Document verification
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Certidão de Teor - predialonline.pt (€15–20) - verify ownership, mortgages, court actions
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EPC class - sce.pt (free) - verify validity and energy class
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Request Caderneta Predial from vendor - verify registered area vs physical
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Request approved architectural project from Câmara Municipal - 5–15 working days
All four can be done remotely before any financial commitment
2
After offer accepted, before CPCV - 7–14 day window
Independent physical inspection ← maximum protection point
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Book InspectOS - available in 3–7 working days across mainland Portugal
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InspectOS engineer visits without buyer needing to be present
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Bilingual EN/PT report delivered within 48 hours of site visit
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If results unfavourable: negotiate price reduction, require rectification, or withdraw with no penalty
Simplex Safe · Pre-Purchase Inspection · Report in 48h
This is the window where you have full freedom and full leverage - before the deposit is paid
3
CPCV negotiation - weeks 1–2
CPCV with protective clauses
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Suspensive condition: escritura conditional on absence of serious irregularities found at inspection
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Document delivery list: vendor declares all certificates valid, approved project to be provided
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Urban planning conformity declaration by vendor
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Define "serious irregularity" threshold in writing - typically legalisation cost exceeding agreed amount
4
Escritura - weeks 4–8
Deed of sale - sign with confidence
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Verify all CPCV documents have been delivered by vendor
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Confirm EPC still valid (sce.pt)
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Confirm any inspection-flagged certificates have been renewed
Ready for Step 2? Book your inspection online
Simplex Safe · Pre-Purchase Inspection · Available 3–7 working days · Report in 48h · All mainland Portugal
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DL 10/2024 · CPCV - Contrato-Promessa de Compra e Venda · Código Civil Art.º 913.º
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