Document Gathering
Before making an offer, verify the paper trail
Request Caderneta Predial and Certidão de Teor from seller
Verify valid energy certificate (ADENE registry)
Verify valid gas inspection certificate (DGEG registry)
Request approved architectural project from municipality
Flags discrepancies early, before any financial commitment
Simplex Safe Inspection
After accepted offer, before CPCV signature
Engineer visits within 3–7 business days
150+ checkpoints · bilingual report 3 to 5 days after the visit
No CPCV deposit at stake yet
Maximum protection + maximum negotiating power
CPCV Clause Protection
If inspection must happen after signing the promissory contract
Include suspensive condition clause tying escritura to findings
Specify who bears legalisation costs for any irregularities
Agree what happens to the deposit if serious irregularities are found
Clarify what constitutes a serious irregularity in writing
Without these clauses, options after CPCV are legally limited
Optimal
The 7–14 day window between accepted offer and CPCVis when findings can still shape price, repairs and contract terms.. This is when to book Simplex Safe.