Real estate in the Azores

Real estate purchase and sale

Specialized legal advice for buying and selling real estate in the Azores

Preparation for Purchase and Sale

  • Detailed analysis of legal documentation and certificates
  • Obtaining and organizing all legal and tax documentation
  • Professional property valuation
  • Verification of compliance with local regulations

Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA)

  • Thorough preparation and review of the PSA
  • Negotiation of favorable terms and conditions
  • Advice on legal implications of the deposit
  • Contract formalization with signature recognition

Financing and Mortgage

  • Assistance in preparing credit documentation
  • Analysis and advice on financing proposals
  • Review of mortgage contracts

Public Deed of Purchase and Sale

  • Preparation and review of the deed
  • Verification of compliance of all necessary documents
  • Legal accompaniment and advice during the deed execution

Property Acquisition in the Absence or Lack of Documents

  • Notarial Acquisition - Adverse Possession Justification
  • Search for Evidence of Possession
  • Organization of all existing documentation and evidence
  • Partnership with the Notary Office - file verification, scheduling and accompaniment in all notarial acts, public notices, publications and final registrations, including tax procedures.

Property Legalization and Modification

  • Municipal Legalization for construction processes or legalization of existing buildings - complete process, relying on our partner teams (Architects, Engineers, Designers, Surveyors)
  • Horizontal Property Deed
  • Detachment and Disannexation of partial areas (complete process with all competent authorities for authorization and completion of respective tax and property registrations)

Property Registration

  • Completion of registration at the Land Registry Office
  • Follow-up of the registration process until its conclusion
  • Resolution of registration issues or irregularities

Associated Tax Processes

  • Tax Registrations for rural and urban properties (SIRGIC, Property Tax)
  • Regularization of tax documentation for the Deed
  • Tax Declarations and Tax Settlements of Property Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty