Checklist for Buying a High-End Property

Before signing any proposal, demand the updated property registration (matrícula), negative certificates (certidões negativas) of the seller and the property, and – for houses – the occupancy permit (habite-se).

For apartments and penthouses, read the last five general assembly minutes. They reveal future works, delinquency, and the general atmosphere of the condominium.

Negotiation for high-end properties is rarely about pure price. Delivery time, furniture, renovations, and payment terms weigh just as much as the listed price.