Property Inspection
Explore our guides on property inspection: essential information for anyone buying, selling or renovating property in Portugal.
CPCV signing deadline in Portugal: what a compressed window actually costs a buyer
The CPCV date is set for this week. Some checks compress into a day, others run on a Câmara or a bank clock you do not control. What to do first. Updated September 2026.
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 purchases. What IMPIC regulates, what an OE licence confers, and where RICS fits.
Home inspection for an apartment in Lisbon: the complete guide (2026)
A Lisbon apartment inspection covers structural integrity, moisture, MEP systems and DL 10/2024 compliance. What buyers must know before the CPCV.
Property Inspection Before the CPCV in Portugal
The CPCV binds you the moment you sign and your deposit is at risk from that point. What to inspect before signing, and how long you actually have.