Commercial and Industrial properties require both Points b. and c.
In the case of a rural property the following extra document is necessary
which is a detailed and an up-to-date description of the property as is
named "Caderneta Rustica". This document is issued by the
local Tax Office.
Each Town Hall and Tax Office tend to have their own local interpretation
of the laws and regulations and these should be first carefully checked
prior to an intended purchase. It is always advisable to make legal and
other specific searches prior to acquiring a rural or urban property.
The normal practice is for the seller of a property to pay a commission to
an Estate Agent but as this is not a controlled percentage and it can vary
from area to area.
For up to date information on this subject we recommend you contact a Portuguese
lawyer.
(Buying and Selling Property in Portugal)
(Real Estate Agents in Portugal)
The legal regulations are very specific when buying a property in Portugal
but it is always advisable to use a qualified legal advice in any property
transaction.