Property Inspection
Explore our guides on property inspection: essential information for anyone buying, selling or renovating property in Portugal.
Property condition report and survey in Portugal: what's inside
What a property condition report and survey covers in Portugal, how findings are graded, and how buyers use it to renegotiate or walk away before the CPCV.
Pre-Purchase Property Inspection in Portugal (2026)
A pre-purchase property inspection checks structure, damp, gas and electrics before you sign. Since DL 10/2024, defect liability is the buyer's at the deed.
Home inspection standards in the UK, US, and Australia: what buyers in Portugal should know
RICS Level 1/2/3, ASHI SOP, InterNACHI SOP, AS 4349.1. How home inspection works in the markets where most buyers in Portugal come from, and what that means when buying here.
Property inspection standards in Portugal: what exists, what doesn't, and what OE certification means
Portugal has no mandatory inspection standard for residential property purchases. Here is what IMPIC regulates, what the OE licence confers, and where InterNACHI and RICS fit into the Portuguese market.
Home inspection for an apartment in Lisbon: the complete guide (2026)
A professional home inspection for a Lisbon apartment covers structural integrity, moisture, MEP systems, and DL 10/2024 legal compliance. This guide explains what buyers need to know before signing the CPCV.
Property inspection before signing the CPCV in Portugal: what buyers must do first
Before signing the CPCV in Portugal, buyers need an independent inspection. DL 10/2024 transfers full liability at deed. Here's what to do, and when. Updated April 2026.