Houses, places and the Portuguese property market, written by us

Estate agent fees in Portugal are agreed, not fixed. How the mediation contract works: exclusivity, when commission is due, VAT, renewal and notice.

Before buying a quinta or a plot in Portugal, check the land registry and BUPi. What changed in 2026, what it costs now, and what to verify on the ground.

National monuments, public and municipal interest: what a heritage classification changes when you buy a listed building in Portugal, from pre-emption to tax.

Granite, schist, lime and timber, and the licensing rules revised in 2026: what to check before renovating a house in Portugal, from the survey to the tax side.

What the caderneta predial is, how to obtain it free online, how to read its codes and values, and what it says, and does not say, about an old house in Portugal.