Energy certificate and the new EPBD directive: what is already mandatory and what is coming
The energy certificate is already mandatory for sale and letting. And the new European directive (EPBD) points to stricter rules that will affect the value and the rentability of the worst-rated properties.
Buying property in 2026: the precautions to take under the new RJUE before signing
The new RJUE (Decree-Law No. 108/2026) reduces prior council control and shifts responsibility to private parties, making buyer verification more decisive, not less. The essential precautions before buying. (Entry into force postponed to 1 October 2026.)
The use permit: the document that can block your purchase, mortgage and letting
The use permit (licença de utilização) confirms a property can be used for its intended purpose. Its absence or non-conformity can block financing, letting and resale. What to check before buying.
Real estate due diligence: what to check before buying a property
A legal audit of the property before purchase avoids costly and irreversible contingencies. A practical guide to what to confirm — registry, charges, permits, areas and rights of first refusal — before the deed.