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The Golden Visa in Portugal now enables non-EU property investors to obtain a five year residence permit (the ‘Golden Visa’) enabling them to enjoy all the benefits that a Portuguese way of life can bring them and their families.

Effective since August 2012, as well as providing a way of obtaining Portuguese residency, the Golden Visa in Portugal provides non-EU citizens with many additional benefits. Once the residence permit is granted there is the flexibility to reside outside of Portugal providing that the property investor spends a minimum of 7 days in the first year of residence in Portugal, and 14 in each of the following 2-year periods. The Golden Visa in Portugal also provides free travel in the European Union and Schengen countries so there is no need to apply for a visa to travel to Europe anymore. In addition a family reunion visa enables family members to be granted a residence permit as well allowing families to live, study, travel and work freely in the entire European Union. The Golden Visa in Portugal also brings Portuguese citizenship; after 6 years of official residence, you can apply for a Portuguese passport. And finally, a Portuguese passport means that it will be much easier to go and live in another European country.

The main requirement to be eligible for the Golden Visa in Portugal is to buy property that has a value of at least 500,000 Euros; this can be done either individually or in co-ownership with other property investors as long as each individual co-owner invests at least 500,000 Euros. Once purchased the property can be rented out, which is a very attractive option as rental yields in Portugal on average still remain one of the highest in Europe; renting your property out over the summer will easily cover all or the majority of the property’s annual running costs.

Soak up the sun on the Silver Coast’s unspoilt golden beaches before wandering to one of the local seafood restaurants for a delicious dinner of barbecued sardines and shellfish and excellent local white wine; visit the sleepy landscape of Alentejo – the real Portugal that has remained practically unchanged for centuries, exploring empty roads, pretty white villages and sprawling fields of vines and olive groves; enjoy the rich medieval history of Lisbon by taking a trip on wooden tram No. 28 which rumbles through the city’s prettiest and most historic streets past ancient churches and ornate houses before enjoying an apéritif of chilled white port; with golden beaches, sparkling blue seas, gentle rolling hills and medieval towns and villages, Portugal provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a superb climate, a slow and easy pace of life and a stable economy.

From the glittering waters and beautiful fishing villages of the Silver Coast to the Algarve’s lush green world class golf courses and the chic bustle of Lisbon, Portugal is a country with something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a villa in the Algarve, a converted farmhouse in the country or an apartment in Lisbon, there is a great range of property in Portugal.

The Silver Coast is just one hour away from Lisbon and is a beautiful region of golden beaches, gentle rolling hills, ancient forests and vineyards. Property in the area is becoming increasingly sought-after with buyers attracted by the prospect of an excellent return on investment. There is a good range of property to choose from with modern luxury villas with fabulous sea views starting from 500,000 Euros with some being right by the beach!

For golfing enthusiasts, the Algarve beckons offering quintessential white-washed villas surrounded by vivid blue skies, turquoise waters and lush green grass. Investing in a property in the Algarve means you can enjoy luxury golf courses, great restaurants and a lively night life at the end of a long day spent on what are considered to be some of the world's most beautiful beaches. One new development, The Keys at Quinta do Lago provides contemporary luxury and glamour with a starting price tag of million Euros and offers stunning villas with waterfront views, multiple swimming pools, tiered-seating cinemas and championship golf courses on the doorstep.

For those wishing to discover the ‘real’ Portugal then looking in the wildly beautiful and unspoilt region of Alentejo could be a good choice. Property in Alentejo tends to be 18th or 19th century renovated country houses surrounded by olive groves and gardens although there are also modern villas built in the traditional style to keep cool rather than soak up the sun.

In Lisbon itself, property mainly tends to be apartments - some in converted 18th century town houses and others in a more modern style. For the best of both worlds try Cascais or Estoril – chic seaside resorts just a twenty minutes drive away from Lisbon which both offer an excellent long term property investment. The range of Cascais & Estoril property is diverse ranging from charming central traditional townhouses and modern apartments to beach front apartments and penthouses and stylish designer villas overlooking the beautiful bay.

The Golden Visa in Portugal provides a fast and relatively easy way for non-EU citizens to enjoy the benefits of living and working in a country which boasts a superb climate, friendly and charming people, a beautiful and diverse landscape and culture, wonderful food and wine and a transparent and open property market. Whether you choose a seaside penthouse, a luxury villa or a converted farmhouse, you can be sure that the Golden Visa in Portugal is your gateway to enjoying a wonderful way of life!

1. Signing a Letter of Intent

On finding a property you wish to purchase, your agent will draw up a 'Letter of Intent, this will be signed by both parties, vendor and buyer. Copies of this will be given to the legal representatives of both parties and will be used in preparing the Promissory Contract. Included in this letter will be the price, what is included in the sale, furnishings etc. and any conditions of the sale plus the dates for both exchange and completion.

2. Exchange of Promissary Contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda)

The buyers lawyers are responsible for drawing up the promissory contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda) and as part of the process they will have carried out the legal searches and made sure that there are no charges, e.g. utilities, property tax etc. against the property. The contract will contain details of both parties and include clear title of ownership, when payments are due to be made, the completion date and an inventory, if required. The Promissory Contract is legally binding and will generally be signed by both parties and witnessed by a notary/lawyer. The contract will include penalty clauses in case either party does not fulfill the terms of the contract. A 10%, non-refundable deposit is required at this point, this will be paid to the vendor, through the lawyer's client account. Once the contract has been signed, if the vendor pulls out of the contract, they will be obliged to pay back double the deposit to the purchaser. If the purchaser pulls out, they will lose their deposit.

3. On Completion

The amount of time between signing the Promissary Contract and Completion will vary and will have been agreed in the contract. Before Completion your lawyer will need to arrange with a fiscal representative for you to obtain a Portuguese Fiscal Number. The official Deed of Transfer of ownership (the Escritura) will be signed by you (or someone representing you with your Power of Attorney), this is signed at the Notary and they will retain the document. The Deed will be read aloud by the Notary before all participants sign it. Your lawyer will need to check to ensure that you understand what is being said if you do not understand Portugese. The Escritura, once it has been signed, will officially give you ownership of the property, but will still need to be registered in your name on the Land Registry (Registo Predial) by your lawyer. Your lawyer should obtain a copy of this for your records. Once you have completed, the new utility contracts can be transferred into your name by your lawyer.

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All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sao Sebastiao da Pedreira, Lisbon City, Central Portugal

This is a modern 2 bedroom apartment in an excellent location, close to the centre of Lisbon, with excellent facilities and a bright and well-planned living space. The apartment is located on t......

660,000 EURREF: 203574

Stylish 3 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Santa Barbara de Nexe, Algarve

Stunning 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden, enjoying sea and countryside views from its ideal location near all amenities in the heart of Santa Barbara de Nexe. Set in a very sought after peac......

650,000 EURREF: 240397

Spacious 4 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Vila do Bispo, Burgau, Algarve

Ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Vila do Hispo, Burgau, is this bright and spacious 4 bedroom single storey villa set in a beautiful landscaped Mediterranean garden with pool, en......

650,000 EURREF: 245038

Modern, contemporary 3 storey, 4 bedroom townhouse with garden and communal pool, ideally located near the beach, golf course and all amenities in Fonte Santa, near Almancil/Valedo Lobo and Vilamou......

650,000 EURREF: 246993

Spacious and bright new traditional Portuguese style 3 bedroom single-storey villa with pool and garage, located near all amenities in Caldas da Rainha. This property is one of a project of 4 tra......

645,000 EURREF: 246712

A most desirable turnkey apartment with 3 bedrooms and sunny terraces in Quarteira with a stunning view of the sea and only 500m from the beach. This 119m2 property comes with three bedrooms, on......

645,000 EURREF: 247521

Stunning new 4 bedroom single storey villa set in a beautiful landscaped garden with pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in the traditional village of Mouraria. Situated ju......

640,000 EURREF: 246768

Enjoying panoramic countryside and sea views is this new, modern 3 bedroom villa with garden, ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Sao Martinho do Porto. This contemporary property ......

640,000 EURREF: 247104

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a plot of land of over 1.5 acres with 2 ruins enjoying panoramic sea views from its peaceful location near Santa Barbara de Nexe This is a building project where o......

640,000 EURREF: 246980

Luxurious 3 bedroom apartment, situated within a prestigious golfing resort close to Obidos. Located in one of the most prestigious golf resorts on the Silver Coast, this superb apartment will ha......

635,000 EURREF: 247633

Example of a two bedroom apartment in an exciting new development offering space, green areas and modernity in a great location in Belas Clube de Campo, near Lisbon, Oeiras and Cascais This is the......

625,000 EURREF: 247981

Income Producing 3 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Vila do Bispo, Algarve

Great investment opportunity for a Golden Visa, located in Vila do Bispo and with a residence permit with a guaranteed income. Option 1 (600,000 euros) 1. Annual rental income of 3% of the prope......

620,000 EURREF: 244293

Inviting 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Praia da Luz, Algarve

Spacious 3 bedroom apartment in the resort of Mar da Luz, with its own private pool and views to the Black Rock in Luz. It is rare for apartments of this quality to come on the market. The res......

615,000 EURREF: 240960

Waterfront 3 bedroom Villa for sale with lake or river view in Alcacer do Sal, Alentejo Southern Portugal

Enjoying scenic river views from its Ideal waterfront location in a privileged area of Alcacer do Sal, is this charming refurbished 3 storey, 3 bedroom villa. With a lifting platform, this prope......

600,000 EURREF: 243418

Very well presented, spacious and bright 3 bedroom villa nestling in beautiful landscaped garden with pool while enjoying panoramic views from the roof terrace of its peaceful country location near......

600,000 EURREF: 246281

Excellent large plot with development potential for 2 villas in a rural South facing location with views reaching to the sea. On this plot, there currently exist 2 ruins with plans introduced, wh......

600,000 EURREF: 247080

Spacious 6 bedroom house, with its origins dating back over 100 years, originally used for the horses to be fed and watered. Now incorporated into a large living area with the original natural feat......

600,000 EURREF: 246538

Very well presented 3 bedroom single storey villa with pool, garden and Jacuzzi, enjoying panoramic views from the roof terrace, located near all amenities in Sao Bras de Alportel. This bright an......

595,000 EURREF: 246713

Nestling in nearly 2 hectares of glorious land is this charming 3 bedroom villa, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Santa Catarina de Fonte do Bispo. Electric ......

595,000 EURREF: 248005

New 3 bedroom apartment, in a stylish modern residence located in the desirable area of Buzano in Cascais, close to an abundance of amenities, businesses, services, schools and beaches. The devel......

595,000 EURREF: 248078

Bright, welcoming and traditional single-storey 3 bedroom country home, which is located in a picturesque location just 3km from the centre of Sao Bras de Alportel, making it ideal for enjoying the......

595,000 EURREF: 246160

Modern 2 bedroom Penthouse for sale with sea view in Porto de Mos, Algarve

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a bright and spacious fully furnished 2 bedroom Penthouse apartment with communal pool and gardens, enjoying breathtaking uninterrupted sea views from the roof terr......

595,000 EURREF: 245332

3 bedroom Villa for sale with Income Potential in Lagos, Algarve

Unique opportunity to acquire a beautiful 3 bedroom villa with pool and winery, surrounded by nearly 2 acres of land with fruit trees and vines, located near all amenities in Lagos. This charming......

595,000 EURREF: 244409

New Build 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Porto de Mos, Algarve

Bright new 2 bedroom modern apartment with communal pool, enjoying sea views from its location near the beach in Porto de Mos, Lagos. Set in a small condominium of 23 apartments, the 80m2 compris......

595,000 EURREF: 244171

Set in a wonderful orange grove and just a 10 minute drive from the village of Estoi or the popular market town of Sao Bras De Alportel. The property sits in large plot of over 7,000m2 of agricul......

585,000 EURREF: 246633

A bright and spacious furnished 3 bedroom apartment with large sunny terracing, in a great location close to all amenities and the marina. The 130m2 apartment is close to shops, supermarkets and ......

575,000 EURREF: 246263

Bright and spacious 3 bedroom typical Portuguese style villa with pool and garden, located near all amenities in Carvoeiro. This wonderful and welcoming property is situated in the Gramacho Reside......

575,000 EURREF: 246699

Stylish 3 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Serra do Bouro, Central Portugal

Stylish and modern 3 bedroom single storey villa with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic views from its location near all amenities in Sera do Bouro. Situated within the village in a rural area b......

575,000 EURREF: 242982

New Build 3 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Serra do Bouro, Central Portugal

Stunning new 3 bedroom single storey villa with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic countryside views from its ideal location in Serra do Bouro. Situated between the beaches of Foz do Arelho and ......

575,000 EURREF: 240299

Located close to the charming town of Bombarral, this superb recently built 4 bedroom villa has magnificent views over the Serra de Montejunto and the famous Eden garden. Excellent as a family hom......

560,000 EURREF: 246717

New Build 2 bedroom Villa for sale in Vila do Bispo, Algarve

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment, with a total living area of 115m2, plus a 181m2 private garden area, ideally situated within the highly sought after Martinhal Sagres Beach Resort area Vila do Bispo, wi......

550,000 EURREF: 240601

Modern 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Santo Antonio, Lisbon City, Central Portugal

Stylish one bedroom apartment with communal indoor pool and Spa, ideally located near all amenities in Santo Antonio, Lisbon. Situated next to Avenida da Liberdade, this property of 59m2 consist......

548,500 EURREF: 239575

New Build 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Praia da Luz, Algarve

Brand new apartment in an excellent location within a select residence in Praia da Luz. This modern and sunny first floor apartment with lift access comes with beautiful views to the sea and ov......

540,000 EURREF: 244878

Stylish 3 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Aldeia de Santo Andre, Santiago do Cacem, Alentejo Southern Portugal

Spacious and very well presented 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Santo Andre. When entering the property, there is a......

538,000 EURREF: 243140

Character 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Santo Antonio, Lisbon City, Central Portugal

Charming one bedroom apartment located near all amenities in Santo Antonio, Lisbon. The 59m2 consists of an entrance hall, equipped kitchenette, living room, bedroom and full bathroom. Situated ......

537,600 EURREF: 237601

Beautifully maintained south facing 2 bedroom villa, plus a 1 bedroom annex, located in a quiet and elevated setting in Sao Bras de Alportel with lovely countryside views. Features include, in th......

530,000 EURREF: 246675

Classic villa located close to the village of Santa Barbara de Nexe, only 2 kilometres from all amenities, shops and restaurants. The property is situated an acre of land with beautiful views tow......

525,000 EURREF: 247971

Fully furnished 5 bedroom villa, situated in a quiet residential setting close to the medieval town of Obidos, within an easy to maintain plot with a saltwater swimming pool. Features include, o......

525,000 EURREF: 247766

Ideally located near the Marina and all amenities in the heart of Lagos, is this bright and spacious 2 bedroom modern apartment with communal pool. Set on the elevated ground floor of Les Jardins ......

515,000 EURREF: 247501

Modern 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Vilamoura, Algarve

Modern, spacious 2 bedroom luxury apartment with communal pools, enjoying views of the garden from the roof terrace, located near the beach, golf course and all amenities in Vilamoura. Perfectly i......

525,000 EURREF: 242867

Located in a quiet village close to Caldas da Rainha and Obidos, this beautiful and unique 4 bedroom villa offers large living spaces, is in the calm of the countryside, yet at the same time not fa......

525,000 EURREF: 246242

Income Potential 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Foz do Arelho, Central Portugal

Charming 5 bedroom traditional Portuguese villa with tourist licence, pool and garden, ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Foz do Arelho. This authentic property consists of 2 li......

509,500 EURREF: 242979

New Build 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Portimao, Algarve

Luxury new development in Portimao, currently under construction, with communal facilities, due for completion by December 2024. Prices start at 380,000.00 for T2 and 495,000.00 for T3. The resi......

495,000 EURREF: 240723

Furnished 2 bedroom Townhouse for sale with sea view in Porto de Mos, Lagos, Algarve

Enjoying wonderful panoramic countryside and sea views from the roof terrace, is this bright and spacious 2 bedroom fully furnished townhouse with communal pools, gym and Spa, ideally located near ......

495,000 EURREF: 244470

Immaculately presented 3 bedroom townhouse, set beside the communal swimming pool, situated in the Baia da Luz area of Praia da Luz. With its own private staircase, this lovely townhouse has been ......

495,000 EURREF: 247656

Brand new, modern 3 bedroom single storey turnkey villa with pool and garden, located near Sao Martinho do Porto in Serra do Bouro. Built on a spacious plot of land, assuring maximum privacy, sun......

493,000 EURREF: 247262

Combining a unique traditional, rustic style with high quality modern interior, is this stylish new 3 bedroom architect designed villa with pool, garden and annex, located near all amenities in Ca......

490,000 EURREF: 246924

Beautifully presented and spacious 5 bedroom villa with heated swimming pool and annex in Fanadia, just a few minutes from the centre of Caldas da Rainha. This traditional-style detached propert......

490,000 EURREF: 247852

Bright 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with countryside view in Porto de Mos, Algarve

Spacious and bright 3 bedroom modern apartment with beautiful communal gardens and pool, located near all amenities in Porto de Mos. This 2+1 bedroom corner apartment with two bathrooms (one en-......

485,000 EURREF: 244704

Spacious 2 bedroom Ground Floor for sale with sea view in Porto de Mos, Algarve

Attractive two bedroom apartment in a good location on the ground floor of a popular residence just five minutes walk from the award winning beach at Porto de Mos. The spacious 96m2 property come......

485,000 EURREF: 245227

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