15/06/2021
ADVANTAGES OF HIRING A LAWYER TO BUY A HOUSE IN PORTUGAL
In recent years, Portugal has become a country of choice for foreign investors. In addition to the growth of tourism, initiatives promoted by the Portuguese Government, such as the Golden Visa Program and other urban renewal projects, helped to establish Portugal as an attractive destination for foreign investors.
Hiring a lawyer allows:
Remote handling of bureaucratic procedures;
Verification of property documentation;
Confirmation of the real owner of the property;
Confirmation of the legality of the constructions, the existence of burdens or charges on it; and
The guarantee that the contract of the promise of purchase and sale protects your interests and meets all legal requirements while facilitating any procedure, since in Portugal lawyers have the power to perform certain notary acts, such as powers of attorney, signature acknowledgments, certification of translations, etc.
Representation through a lawyer not only allows you to negotiate peacefully but also avoids the frequent problem of additional trips for simple signatures, through a PoA.