Buying Property in Portugal

by cj on December 22, 2009

Portuguese real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in the Algarve you may find it helpful to get to grips with what’s involved in purchasing property in Portugal.
The process of purchasing or selling any type of property or land is not as strictly regulated in Portugal as it is in Spain and France. However, the level of bureaucratic red tape and the Portuguese legal idiosyncrasies can make it a complex transaction. Therefore those with little knowledge of the country, language, legal and administrative system are recommended to hire a local lawyer to act as a broker in their interest. They will take care of the paperwork so that things can go more smoothly.

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