Real Estate Due Dillingence support

Real Estate Due Diligence support

Legal representation and assistance is particularly necessary in Portugal when purchasing or selling the property. The conveyancing process involves different degrees of participation by the various parties involved: the seller, their legal representative, the real estate agent, the public notary, the registrar, utility companies, the town hall where the purchase is being made, the banks and in some cases, the local courts, regional authorities and even the seller’s neighbours (they may even have something to say).

The lawyer will ensure that all parties are appropriately coordinated and followed up, and will perform an investigation to ensure that the property is purchased without any previous charge or liability that could incur additional costs or reduce the property’s value.

We provide all the services to clients who are buying and/or selling property in Portugal, to help clients calculate their budget from the outset. We can also assist clients in putting them in touch with local estate agents, local banks and mortgage brokers so that all aspects of their transaction can be covered.

Our services include:

1. Obtain the NIF (taxpayer’s number)
2. Complete all necessary searches on the legal status of the property and the developer/vendor, informing the buyer/s of any issues discovered that may influence the decision or conditions of the purchase.
3. Liaise and agree with vendor/s and/or lawyers in respect of the terms and conditions of the purchase, ensuring compliance with current laws. In the event that the vendors are non-resident in Portugal, a lawyer ensures that any amount paid prior to completion is lodged safely.
4. Make preparations at the Public Notary for completion of the purchase or any further preparations required relating to the purchase such as; preparation of the power of attorney for individuals abroad (duly legalized and translated) which give authority to a physical person/s to act on behalf of the buyers.
5. Assist in the completion process and ensure title deeds are properly registered in the appropriate local Land Registry, and that the property (ies) is free from all charges and encumbrances, free from occupants and tenants, as well as payment of the relevant taxes associated with the purchase.
6. Assist in locating, negotiating and obtaining a mortgage loan to finance the purchase of the property. The obtaining of the mortgage may be in the form of an approval in principle prior to the signing of the private purchase contract and is understood without prejudice to any other mortgage facility provided by the developer or the vendor.