Legal and paperwork
Tax numbers, powers of attorney, contracts and checks to make before you pay for a home in Portugal.
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Portugal CPCV Contract: Deposits and What to Check
How the Portuguese CPCV promissory contract works: the sinal deposit, what you lose if you withdraw, what the seller owes, form requirements and the clauses to check.
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Buying a Quinta or Rural Property in Portugal: Risks
Risks to check before buying a quinta or rural property in Portugal: rustic vs urban land, the municipal master plan, licences, wells and boreholes, boundaries, BUPi, fire zones and costs.
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Portugal NIF Number for Property Buyers: How to Get One
The Portuguese NIF tax number explained for foreign buyers: who needs a fiscal representative, documents, the three ways to apply, cost, timing and penalties.