The New Land Law: when rural land can be reclassified as urban
The new Land Law (Decree-Law No. 117/2024, in force since 29/1/2025) allows rural land to be reclassified as urban — with mandatory urban contiguity, 70% for controlled-cost housing and exclusion of the National Ecological Reserve. What to confirm before buying.
Housing Tax Package (2026): 6% VAT, capital gains and income tax — what changes in practice
Decree-Law No. 97/2026 cuts construction VAT to 6%, excludes capital gains reinvested in rental housing, and raises income-tax deductions. What changes for those who build, renovate and invest — in force until 2029.
Urban-planning licensing in 2026: what changes under the new RJUE (Decree-Law No. 108/2026)
On 3 August 2026, Decree-Law No. 108/2026 comes into force — the most significant overhaul of urban-planning licensing in years. Prior notification, deadlines, buyer protection and nullities: what changes in practice.
Promissory contract of purchase and sale (CPCV): the deposit and the clauses that protect you
The promissory contract is the moment when the deal is decided. What the deposit (sinal) is, how its regime works (Article 442 of the Civil Code), specific performance and the clauses that protect your position.
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.