It is always advisable to seek independent advice, from a lawyer, solicitor of another specialist.
It is important to verify of the plans approved of your house by the local Town Council are in line what is really build. An object destined for permanent living needs to have the following documents.
Property Developers often sell some or all of their properties before they have finished building them. This is known as selling “Off Plan”.
The main attraction for members of the public to buy “Off Plan” is to save money. Property in Portugal is still growing in value and, by paying a deposit to secure today’s prices rather than paying a higher price at completion, profits can appear to be certain. But beware.
The legal regulations are very specific when buying a property in Portugal; however, it is always advisable to use qualified legal advice from a lawyer, solicitor or experienced person in this field.
