‘Your Portuguese Property Beckons’ - The Book

A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Buying Property in Portugal

Read by over 300 expatriates up to this point. Purchase Property in Portugal with our guide.

(UPDATED SEP 2024)

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Hi, prospective Portuguese property owners!

This guidebook is your go-to guide for navigating the Portuguese real estate market and avoiding the common pitfalls and mistakes that can occur when buying or renting a property in a foreign country.

Providing you with essential insights, tips, and step-by-step advice, this book can save you thousands in avoided mistakes.

More than just a simple guide, this book offers a clear roadmap and personalized mentorship, personal experiences, insider tips, and recommendations for valuable contacts to ensure a smooth transition to your new Portuguese home.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Essential guidance to avoiding the common pitfalls and mistakes of Portuguese property purchasing.

The only book you’ll need to buy, rent, finance, and renovate property in Portugal written by our co-founders, real estate investors, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and Portuguese property experts.

Just some of the topics we can help you with (scroll down the page for the full contents):

PORTUGUESE PROPERTY MARKET OVERVIEW

  • Macroeconomic analysis

  • Property historical analysis and forecasting

  • Region-specific data and trends

UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS OF BUYING A PROPERTY

  • Step-by-step roadmap for buying a property

  • Best practices to bypass common pitfalls and mistakes

  • Practical examples and required documents

NAVIGATE THE PORTUGUESE PROPERTY TAXES

  • Description of every property tax

  • Breakdown and calculation of each tax

  • Presentation of official property tax sources

NAVIGATE THE PORTUGUESE PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION

  • Description of every property document

  • How to take the most out of each document

  • Official sources to request the documents

FINANCE YOUR PORTUGUESE PROPERTY

  • Mortgage landscape in Portugal

  • Requirements, application process, and fees

  • Mortgage broker recommendation

RENOVATE YOUR PORTUGUESE PROPERTY

  • Property renovations in Portugal overview

  • Property rehabilitation rules, implications, and costs

  • Best practices and variables to consider

BENEFITS

  • Take it from us - learning by doing can be very costly, confusing, and frustrating. The information in this book will save you time and a lot of headaches.

  • We possess first-hand experience navigating the Portuguese real estate market, enabling us to provide an array of invaluable insights. In a market where relationships often take precedence over transactions, a guided hand can make all the difference.

  • Portugal's real estate market is currently a seller's market where sellers and landlords are likely to impose their conditions. Add to this the lack of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which makes the home hunting process potentially confusing without prior knowledge or a step-by-step guide.

  • Buying a property in Portugal is not like buying in Northern Europe, or North America. For example, in Portugal, real estate agents often represent specific properties exclusively, so you might end up interacting with multiple agents to get a diverse look at what's on the market.

Why do I need a book about Portugal’s real estate market?

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Designed specifically to remove your stress, overwhelm and confusion

  • We work you through structured chapters with practical examples to ensure you work methodically through the often confusing processes, tasks, and bureaucracy of buying and financing a house in Portugal.

  • Insights into the Portuguese property market; In-depth analysis for potential property investors; Step-by-step guides on buying, renting, and avoiding common pitfalls; A detailed guide to navigating the property tax landscape, with practical examples and calculations; Useful advice on financing your dream home, renovating, and setting up utilities.

  • As one of our readers, you have the opportunity to schedule a free consultation with us where we’ll assess your needs and property requirements.

  • Throughout the book and upon consultation, we recommend and connect you with builders, interior designers, lawyers, according to your needs and desired locations.

FULL BOOK CONTENTS

Clear, practical sections, each covering a specific aspect of the buying process:

  • A comprehensive analysis of the real estate landscape in Portugal, including region-specific data and trends.

  • A deep dive into investment opportunities and strategies tailored for potential property investors.

  • From the initial property search to signing the final documents, this guide walks you through every stage of the purchasing process.

  • The authors’ expertise helps you bypass common pitfalls and navigate smoothly toward your property ownership goals.

  • It provides a detailed guide to understanding and navigating the property tax landscape in Portugal, ensuring no surprise costs catch you off guard.

  • Offering a roadmap on renting a house, avoiding risks, and maximizing your chances to stand out from the crowd when competing for rental properties.

  • Master the paperwork! The book simplifies the often-complicated documentation process to make your purchase stress-free.

  • It covers everything from understanding mortgage options to dealing with Portuguese banks, making the financial aspects of buying property in Portugal transparent and manageable.

  • From working with architects to sourcing materials, the book offers insights into making your new property truly feel like home.

  • Practical advice on setting up essential services in your new property, so you can move in without a hitch.

PRICING

Purchase ‘Your Portuguese Property Beckons: A Complete Step-by-Step Roadmap for Buying Property in Portugal’

  • Remove all the confusion and overwhelm of buying and owning a property

  • A clear roadmap structured into clear, practical sections

  • Available in PDF format

  • Supporting materials, guides and examples

  • Essential links, resources and useful services

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What our Clients are Saying

  • "Your Portuguese property beckons” is a great book if you’re planning to buy property in Portugal, but not sure (just like me) about everything you need to check before signing that final paper. Spoiler: you’ve got a lot to check and if you do your due diligence, you won’t regret it(...) Thank you for the book."

    Julia

  • "João not only offered exceptional service in facilitating the credit transfer but also meticulously reviewed proposals from multiple banks, considering aspects such as spread and insurance. His thorough analysis ensured that I made the best financial decision. Highly recommend his services!"

    Rafael, Portugal

  • "Thank you! This is a very comprehensive guide and I wish I had it months ago, when I was planning. My D7 was recently approved and I'll be moving soon. I especially appreciate you addressing difficult questions and encouraging people to answer them before moving. Well done!"

    Vanessa, USA

  • "Thank you Matt & Joao! I have downloaded the book and look forward to reading it. I have spent hours researching online, reading books, and watching videos. It's a journey for sure—I feel lucky to be a part of yours. To be continued..."

    Tessa, USA

  • "I’m just going through your guide and this is AMAZING! I’m sure it was a labor of love putting all of this information together in such a clear, concise and organized way. This is so helpful! Thank you so much!!"

    Vera, USA

  • "I sent you a message yesterday that's its absolutely wonderful and I really appreciate your hard work: I read some of the report today. Its amazing so far! You guys really put a lot of work into it! I honestly can't believe how helpful it is."

    Anya, USA

FAQs

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  • Absolutely! The book is designed to accommodate participants with varying levels of familiarity with real estate and property.

  • Yes, our book is in PDF format and is compatible with desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, so you can access the content wherever you like.

  • The book is designed to be comprehensive and cover various scenarios that expats may encounter.

    While of course the book cannot address every unique circumstance, we conduct introductory calls to provide resources and guidance to help you make the best decisions for your situation, answer any questions and provide further assistance.

  • Yes! Our team possesses real estate buyer’s agents and a mortgage broker to help our clients to buy and finance their properties, considering different locations and scenarios.

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