Buying process

During the state of emergency, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal, real estate activity in Portugal slowed down but certainly did not stop: business was developed mainly from home. Although face-to-face visits to real estate were not legally prohibited, professionals in the sector decided,

The health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus in Portugal and beyond has been paralysing house buying and selling globally. However, this period of confinement may be a good time to look for a new home and start preparing the buying process, all of which can done remotely.

idealista has added a new search filter to its portal that allows the user to view only those listings that have a "virtual tour". These are listings that use the latest technology and graphics,  along with photos, that allow you to view a property from your own home.

Do you want to buy a house at a lower price than those on the market? Then maybe properties pawned and sold at auction are a good option for you.

Buying the house of your dreams or selling your property can be the biggest challenge of your life. During these moments several problems usually arise, not only because of the lack of experience, but also because they are bureaucratic and sometimes complex processes.

Often after moving, be that because of having changed to another rental house or bought a house, the previous electricity and gas contracts are still in force. In these cases, since the contract is in another person’s name, it’s necessary to change the titleholder.

Buying a new house is as special and exciting as it is complex and frustrating. To make sure everything goes well, there’s nothing better than being properly informed.

Finding property for sale in Portugal direct from owners, whether in the Algarve, Alentejo or Lisbon is easier than ever before thanks to real estate websites and apps, but there are still lots of aspects of the Portuguese real estate market than can be a real headache for expats.

Buying a house is always something you have to think very carefully about, especially if it’s your first home and if you’re going to need a mortgage to buy it.

This week, real estate agencies and other companies operating in the Portuguese real estate sector will be subject to a new regulation that comes into force on 26th June 2019.