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
Book online — confirmation within 24 hours
Engineer visits within 3–7 business days
47 checkpoints · bilingual report in 48 hours
No financial commitment — free to withdraw if needed
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
Secure right to withdraw with deposit returned double
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 CPCV is when you have full freedom to withdraw, full negotiating leverage, and zero financial commitment. This is when to book Simplex Safe (€450).