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Before you start looking for a property  you should review your budget and decide on how you plan to finance your property purchase. 

If you need financing be aware that many Portuguese banks offer mortgages to international customers. 
If you are interested in more information we are happy to put you in contact with a local bank. 

1 . Financing

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2. What and where are you looking?

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 BUYING & SELLING

ALMA PROPERTY will help you with the entire process of buying or selling a property - from start to finish 

Steps to BUY

Remember to keep your wording friendly, approachable and easy to understand… you are writing this for lots of different types of people to read and you want to appeal to them all.

To narrow your search, it’s better to decide early if you are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment or a large villa with a private swimming pool, for exemple. Choose also your areas. Click HERE to read about the different areas in Lisbon or in Silver Coast.

When you know what you are looking for and how much you are prepared to spend, it’s time for you to let your ALMA Consultant know.

Remember to keep your wording friendly, approachable and easy to understand… you are writing this for lots of different types of people to read and you want to appeal to them all.

Remember to keep your wording friendly, approachable and easy to understand… you are writing this for lots of different types of people to read and you want to appeal to them all.

You can search for listed properties yourself, but most properties in Portugal can be sold by any real estate agent. It is therefore important to find a personal real estate agency who can help you with your search. ALMA PROPERTY is that real estate agency.

Remember to keep your wording friendly, approachable and easy to understand… you are writing this for lots of different types of people to read and you want to appeal to them all.

Steps to SELL

4. Finding Properties

5. Visit the Properties

When you & ALMA PROPERTY have found a couple of interesting properties it’s time to arrange a viewing schedule to suit your needs. 

6. Make an offer

When you and ALMA PROPERTY have found your dream property it’s time for ALMA's Consultant to contact the owner and make an initial offer on your behalf.

7. Reservation

If the offer is accepted, you can reserve the property until you have decided on your mortgage provider and given your lawyer enough time to legally investigate the property. Reservation fee makes sure the property is removed from the market.

You can also sign the purchase agreement straight away and pay a deposit (minimum 10%) to seal the deal.

6. Make an offer

It is strongly recommended that you choose an independent lawyer who is specialised in Portuguese real estates law. If you intend to leave Portugal before the purchase is completed, we recommend you to sign a power of attorney. This will enable your lawyer to complete the transaction on your behalf. The lawyer will also help you acquire your NIF number and to open a Portuguese bank account. 

8. Legal Representation

8. Legal Representation

9. Completion

The purchase will be completed in front of the Notário. Your ALMA PROPERTY's Consultant will be there as well as your lawyer. When the signing is finalized you will be the new legal owner of the property. Congratulations!

10. After sale

When you are the legal owner of the property there are a few more things to think about. Your lawyer will help you with the initial setup of things like paying purchase tax, getting home insurance, transferring the existing utility contracts of electricity and water and the IMI (town hall´s yearly property tax), etc.

1 . Contact ALMA PROPERTY

The first thing you should do is to contact us (call us, use WhatsApp, or send us an email). Let us know that you are interested in listing your property on the market. We will then contact you and tell you more about ALMA PROPERTY and what we have to offer you.

2. Visit and Valuation

A ALMA  Consultant will visit you in your home and we can further discuss your goals and decide on a timeline that suits you. At this meeting we will give you a free initial valuation and we will discuss more about how we can present your property on the market.

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3. Choosing ALMA to sell your proprety

This can be done in two ways: ALMA can represent through either an exclusive or non-exclusive contract. Ask us for the benefits of having an exclusive contract.

4. Gather information and documents

To start marketing your property we need copies of a few documents. Contact us to get a complete list of these documents.

5. Photography

We at ALMA PROPERTY often use a professional photographer to make sure your property can attract as many potential buyers as possible. In some circumstances this service can be free of charge.

6. Floor Plans

We believe it is important to have floor plans included in your marketing. It will help potential buyers to visualize the property. ALMA will create a floor plan either by using the existing one or we will create a completely new floor plan. In some circumstances this service is free of charge.

7. Marketing your propertys

7. Reservation

ALMA PROPERTY will market your property through the following channels:  Our own website, national and international real estate portals, and other social media. This will result in maximum publicity for your property.

8. Viewings

ALMA PROPERTY will bring potential buyers to view your property. ALMA will answer all the questions they might have and make sure your property is viewed in the best possible way. We will provide you with feedback after every viewing.

9. Managing offers

When an offer is received, ALMA PROPERTY will make sure that this offer is reasonable and as high as possible.

10. Completion of sale

ALMA PROPERTY will provide a contract and assist both parties on how to proceed further. The completion of sale is then finalized at the Notario. Congratulations!