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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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New Build 3 bedroom Penthouse for sale with sea view in Lagos, Algarve

Brand new, modern and contemporary 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment with communal gardens, gym, sauna and pool, enjoying panoramic sea views from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in......

710,000 EURREF: 232075

Traditional recently built 3 bedroom Portuguese villa, situated in a quiet setting close to Caldas da Rainha. South-facing and with an A+ energy certificate, this lovely home is located on a quie......

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Stunning new 3 bedroom modern villa with pool and garden, enjoying breathtaking sea views from its sought after location near Nazare. With luxury finishes and views overlooking the sea and the bea......

698,000 EURREF: 246474

Enjoying panoramic sea views from the roof terrace, is this bright and spacious 3 bedroom apartment with communal pool, garden and tennis court, ideally located near the beach and all amenities in ......

695,000 EURREF: 249215

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 ......

695,000 EURREF: 240299

New Build 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Porto de Mos, Algarve

Bright new 3 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 124m2 compri......

695,000 EURREF: 244172

Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in Fuseta, is this stunning 2 bedroom modern apartment with communal pool. This bright and spacious propert......

695,000 EURREF: 251008

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......

695,000 EURREF: 242982

Stunning new 2 bedroom modern apartment with communal pool, enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after location near a golf course, the beach and all amenities in Santa Maria, Lagos. The a......

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A luxurious penthouse apartment in a prime location facing Ria Formosa, perfectly blending nature with comfort. This 1 bedroom property features spacious, light-filled open-plan living areas wit......

690,000 EURREF: 251042

Character 4 bedroom farmhouse, set within 6,250m2 o land, situated in a quiet and privileged location in a village very close to Vila Nogueira de Azeitao. With great potential, this property is se......

690,000 EURREF: 247376

Beautifully presented new 2 bedroom penthouse in a select and highly desirable residence of just 10 apartment in Carcavelos, offering an excellent income opportunity with rental plans. The 117m2 ......

686,808 EURREF: 247781

Ideally located within walking distance of all amenities in Almancil, is this well presented and spacious 4 bedroom villa with garden. A paved driveway leads to a single-car garage and access to......

685,000 EURREF: 249100

4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve

Full of charm and character is this traditional style 4 bedroom single storey villa with gardens and pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenitie......

680,000 EURREF: 237210

Stunning new 4 bedroom luxury villa with garden, enjoying breathtaking countryside and sea views from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in Lourinha. This superb property is one o......

680,000 EURREF: 250612

Traditional 4+1 bedroom villa in Alto de Alcabideche in Cascais, in a residential and very quiet area with panoramic views of the sea and the mountains of Sintra. The property comes with living s......

680,000 EURREF: 249675

Spacious 3 storey, 3 bedroom villa with garden, enjoying panoramic views across the Obidos Lagoon from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in Caldas da Rainha. The property consist......

675,000 EURREF: 248779

Luxurious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment situated just 100 metres from the beautiful Porto de Mos Beach, with fabulous views of the beach. The property of nearly 100m2 is sold completely furnish......

670,000 EURREF: 251261

Beautifully nestled right in the heart of the picturesque hills near Sao Bras de Alportel, this typical Portuguese 4 bedroom home, which was completely renovated in 2016, offers the perfect blend o......

670,000 EURREF: 247430

Wonderful opportunity to acquire two typical Portuguese Quintas nestling in nearly 7.5 acres of glorious land with fruit and olive trees and a pool, located in a peaceful area near Moncarapacho and......

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Authentic 3 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve

Ideally located in a quiet area near the heart of Sao Bras de Alportel, is this charming traditional 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden enjoying sea views from the roof terrace. Situated 4 km f......

665,000 EURREF: 244784

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

Nicely presented two bedroom apartment, just 100 metres from the beach and close to a beautiful protected lagoon, a haven for birds and wildlife. With interior space of 120m2, the property comes ......

575,000 EURREF: 248508

Enjoying panoramic sea views from its location near Sao Bras de Alportel, is this charming 4 bedroom villa with 1 bedroom cottage nestling in a secluded mature garden with pool. The main house ha......

650,000 EURREF: 248780

Spacious 4 bedroom villa located in the heart of the Natural Park and close to the market town of Vila do Bispo, offering a perfect combination of space and comfort in an ideal location for those w......

650,000 EURREF: 251454

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

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a stylishly renovated 6 bedroom Guest House with Jacuzzi, enjoying panoramic views from its sought after location near all amenities in the heart of Historical Elva......

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Spacious new 4 bedroom single storey Quinta nestling in 5.5 acres of glorious land with landscaped gardens and pool, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its location in Santarem. This exc......

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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

Bright and spacious 3 bedroom fully furnished modern apartment with communal pool and facilities, ideally located near the award winning beach at Porto de Mos, golf course and all amenities in Sao ......

620,000 EURREF: 251733

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

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, 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

Unique opportunity to acquire an ongoing business ideally located in the charming village of Espiche. This is an attractive traditional Algarvian building with an elevated position just 10 minutes......

599,950 EURREF: 249383

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

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

Enjoying panoramic sea views from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in Praia da Luz, is this stylishly renovated 2 bedroom townhouse with pool and garden. Situated in an elevated......

595,000 EURREF: 251210

Ground Floor Apartment - The Apartment comprises: • Large Living Room/Dining Room with 2 terraces, 1 straight out from the dining area and the other shared with the 2 bedrooms • Fully fitted moder......

584,000 EURREF: 250676

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Loule, this exceptional top floor apartment offers an exclusive vantage point overlooking the stunning coastline. Boasting four bedrooms, including a lavish en-sui......

580,000 EURREF: 250750

Bright and spacious 3 bedroom apartment ideally located near all amenities and the Marina in Lagos. This fabulous property offers a large living and dining room with lots of light, a terrace of al......

575,000 EURREF: 248879

Attractive and bright 2 bedroom new apartment in a private residence with a Southerly aspect and unobstructed views of the Jamor valley and sea views in the background. The property includes: 3m2......

560,000 EURREF: 251536

Stylishly renovated 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden ideally located near the beach and all amenities in the sought after area of Montinhos da Luz. This traditional property has easy access t......

550,000 EURREF: 251211

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

Enjoying panoramic views from the roof terrace, is this stunning new 2 bedroom single storey villa with garden, ideally located near all amenities in Sao Bras de Alportel. This modern and bright ......

550,000 EURREF: 250719

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

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

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New Build 3 bedroom Penthouse for sale with sea view in Lagos, Algarve

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

4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve

Authentic 3 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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