Portugal project reviews

How these reviews are written

Every review separates the developer's render from the registered plan. We cover location context, unit mix, delivery status, acquisition cost for a non-resident, and the specific checks to run before a deposit leaves your account. Portugal recorded 169,812 transactions worth €41.2 billion in 2025 with prices up 17.6% (INE), while non-resident purchases fell 13.3% to 8,471, a market where supply narratives and buyer demand are moving in opposite directions, which is exactly when project-level due diligence pays.

What to verify before a deposit

Any payment before escritura on off-plan stock requires independent legal review. Decreto-Lei 67/2003 mandates a bank guarantee or insurance equal to sums paid where the licença de utilização does not yet exist. Confirm the seller's legal name against the land registry, the calendar longstop date and its refund mechanics, the condominium position on short-term rental, and model IMT at the flat 7.5% non-resident rate if you complete after 1 September 2026. Start with the off-plan guide and the developer profiles.