Thinking about purchasing a property in Portugal? Discover which documents you’ll need to apply for a mortgage as a foreign buyer and how to prepare for a smooth process. Purchasing property abroad can be complex, especially navigating different legal and financial systems.

It is increasingly common to find properties with multiple owners - resulting from inheritances, joint acquisitions or shares - a situation legally known as co-ownership. How does Renting work? Learn how to proceed with important decisions and understand your rights as a shareholder. Even if each consort has equal rights over the property, its share may vary and by law important acts (such as leasing) always require the consent of all owners

Gains from the sale of a second property are only exempt from tax if they are invested in the purchase of a permanent home for the person's residence located in Portugal

If you live outside the EU, regardless of your nationality, you can get back the VAT of the products you buy and take back to your country of residence.

The recent Land Law changes in Portugal focus on promoting public and affordable housing by allowing easier reclassification of rustic land into urban land for residential construction. This shift aims to address the need for more housing, particularly for middle-class families, while also ensuring environmental protection and social equity.