Essential Documents for Purchase in Portugal

Before you purchase any property in Portugal is it essential to ensure you all the relevant documentation is up to date and present for the Escritura.

Cardeneta Predial - supplied by owner

This is a document (obtained from the Fiscal department of the Finanças) detailing the property's size, location, boundaries and a brief description. In some cases there maybe a drawing outlining the plot size and buildings.

Certidao de Teor - supplied by owner

Is a document showing if there are any outstanding debts on the property and if the property is registered in the seller's name. some times it can take a while for debts to be logged and it is advisable to instruct your solicitor to check with the Conservatória do Registo Predial (land registry office) on the day of completion to ensure the property is free from debt.

Proof of Payment of IMT - supplied by purchaser

This applies to resale properties valued over 85,500€.

Identification documents - supplied by all parties

Both the buyer and seller must be able to produce identification documents (identity card and/or passport) as well as their tax numbers for the Escritura in Portugal.

Ficha Technica de Habitação - supplied by owner

Houses built or altered after 1 January 2003 in Portugal are required by law to have a Ficha Technica de Habitação. This document contains information about the property including builder details, materials used and so on.

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