Many people arrive in Portugal with solid experience in purchasing property in their home country. They are familiar with the existing relevant documents, confirmation of rights, lawyers, mortgages, and from there, things usually move forward. In Portugal, some stages may look similar, but behind the scenes, the system operates very differently: more authorities, more documents, and very few assumptions in favor of someone who does not know the local framework.

one of the most critical pillars of a resilient and legally compliant enterprise is often treated as an afterthought: mandatory insurance.

A must-read for tenants and landlords in Portugal. We break down the critical clauses of a Portuguese rental contract using real-life stories of tenant anxiety and a landlord's €20,000 nightmare. Learn how to protect yourself.