Can foreign nationals take out mortgage loans in Silver Coast?

Yes, non-residents can be issued a mortgage loan to buy property in Silver Coast. Special terms of mortgage lending for non-residents — the loan term up to 75 years of age for the eldest borrower and a down payment of 40–50%. The mortgage rate is a floating one, of 3% for residential properties and 5% for the commercial ones.

How does the property purchasing process take place in Silver Coast?

Before the purchase, it is necessary to hire a lawyer who would help you get the paperwork done. Having chosen the property, you need to open a local bank account and receive a tax identification number. First, a preliminary sales agreement is signed, a deposit equalling to 10–30% of the property value is placed, and the municipal taxes are paid. The deposit is non-refundable if the buyer decides not to purchase. All agreements ought to be notarised. Between signing the preliminary and main sales agreements, the lawyer completes the property Due Diligence and checks the availability of all the documents for the property. When signing the main agreement, the remaining transaction amount is paid, after which the property can be registered with the land registry office and a title deed can be obtained.

What property taxes are there in Portugal?

Property buyers pay a stamp duty (Imposto do Selo, IS) — 0,8% and a title deed transfer tax (Imposto Municipal sobre Transmissões, IMT) — 6,0 – 6,5%. After the purchase, an annual real estate tax (Imposto Municipal sobre os Imóveis, IMI) ranging from 0.3 to 0.8% across property types and municipalities, has to be paid. These three taxes — are everything that is paid by property owners. When selling real estate, non-resident owners pay the capital gain tax, chargeable from the difference between the purchase price and the sales price at a rate of 28%. The inheritance and gift taxes are not levied from spouses, children, parents and grandchildren, the other categories pay them at a rate of 10% (which is considered low).

How expensive are the utilities in Silver Coast?

The utility costs vary across locations. For example, an average bill for an 50–60 m² apartment totals about € 100-130 per month.

How can a property buyer obtain Portuguese citizenship?

It is possible to apply for permanent residency after five years of residence in the country. After six years of residence it is possible to apply for citizenship. But these procedures are not interrelated. Holding a temporary residence or permanent residence permit does not lead to obtaining citizenship. Only following the rules of stay in the country (over 183 days per year for six years) can give hope for obtaining Portuguese citizenship.

Can foreign nationals lease real estate in Portugal?

Yes, of course. The owner's right to administer their property is not limited in any way.

What types of Portuguese property are better to invest in for rental purposes?

The most suitable for rental purposes are the flats and apartments located in the resort areas, such as the Algarve, Faro, Lagos, on the entire southern coast and the capital of the country, Lisbon.

Why do I need to own real estate in Portugal?

The Portuguese property market is one of the European real estate markets that have been growing most actively over the past few years. Therefore, real estate investments are very profitable in the country.

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3-bedrooms villa 185 m² in Leiria, Portugal for 1,500,000 €

3-bedrooms villa 185 m² in Leiria, Portugal

1,500,000 €

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Total area 185 m²Land area: 1,059 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3-bedrooms villa 190 m² in Leiria, Portugal for 1,500,000 €

3-bedrooms villa 190 m² in Leiria, Portugal

1,500,000 €

£1,256,000

Total area 190 m²Land area: 881 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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9-bedrooms villa 3712 m² in Mafra National Palace, Portugal for 1,700,000 €

9-bedrooms villa 3712 m² in Mafra National Palace, Portugal

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£1,423,000

Total area 3,712 m²Land area: 3,712 m²7 bathrooms

5-bedrooms villa 1240 m² in Bombarral, Portugal for 1,560,000 €

5-bedrooms villa 1240 m² in Bombarral, Portugal

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£1,306,000

Total area 1,240 m²Land area: 1,240 m²5 bathrooms

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Four-room new apartment overlooking the Tagus River, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal

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Elite villa with a pool and ocean views, 500 meters from the beach, Praia da Luz, Faro, Portugal

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Elite villa with a pool with a 5% yield, Algarve, Portugal

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Total area 486 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Elite apartment in a gated complex with a golf course, Cascais, Portugal

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Apartments overlooking the Tagus River in a new complex, Belen, Lisbon, Portugal

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5-bedrooms apartment 309 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

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6-bedrooms villa 374 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

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3-bedrooms villa 170 m² in Alcabideche, Portugal

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Total area 170 m²Land area: 370 m²3 bedrooms5 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 130 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

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Total area 130 m²Land area: 160 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3-bedrooms villa 170 m² in Alcabideche, Portugal

1,590,000 €

Total area 170 m²Land area: 340 m²3 bedrooms5 bathrooms

4-bedrooms apartment 260 m² in Cascais, Portugal

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Total area 260 m²Land area: 315 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

6-bedrooms villa 695 m² in Evora, Portugal

1,500,000 €

Total area 695 m²Land area: 1,758 m²6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

6-bedrooms villa 475 m² in Cascais, Portugal

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Total area 475 m²Land area: 900 m²6 bedrooms7 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 186 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

2,500,000 €

Total area 186 m²Land area: 251 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

3-bedrooms apartment 179 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

2,500,000 €

Total area 179 m²Land area: 254 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

3-bedrooms apartment 179 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

2,500,000 €

Total area 179 m²Land area: 254 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

3-bedrooms apartment 177 m² in Lisbon, Portugal

2,500,000 €

Total area 177 m²Land area: 228 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

3-bedrooms apartment 161 m² in Parque das Nações, Portugal

2,200,000 €

Total area 161 m²Land area: 170 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

4-bedrooms apartment 244 m² in Parque das Nações, Portugal

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Total area 244 m²Land area: 270 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

4-bedrooms apartment 274 m² in Parque das Nações, Portugal

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