Property due diligence
Land-registry checks, licences, charges, encumbrances and any outstanding debts, so you buy with no surprises.
Property Investment
Invest in Portuguese property with legal certainty.
From due diligence to deed, we guide buyers and investors, national and international, through every property transaction.
Members of the Portuguese Bar Association
Over a decade of experience
Service in Portuguese, English and French
Buying property in Portugal involves more than signing a deed. Seruya & Melo handles the legal verification of the property, contract negotiation and the entire process, protecting your investment — with direct contact with a partner and service in Portuguese, English or French.
How we help
Contracts & deed
Negotiating and drafting the promissory contract and the deed, representing your interests in every clause.
Urban planning & licensing
Urban-planning feasibility, construction licences and the regularisation of properties and assets.
Acquisition structure
Defining the best way to acquire — personally or through a company — and aligning it with your investment goals.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you help if I am abroad?
- Yes. We support international investors remotely and can act under a power of attorney where needed.
- What does due diligence include?
- Verification of ownership and registration, licences, charges, encumbrances, any outstanding debts and the property’s planning compliance.
- Do you also handle an associated Golden Visa?
- Yes. Where the property investment forms part of a residency goal, we coordinate with our Golden Visa and mobility area.
- What languages can I be assisted in?
- Portuguese, English and French.
Contact
Shall we move forward?
Describe the transaction you have in mind and we will tell you how we can help.