Finding a Lawyer in Portugal

It is essential that you find a good, English-speaking, independent lawyer who will have you best interests in mind. Don’t think – as, inexplicably, some people do when buying abroad - that using a lawyer is an unnecessary expense.

It is vital that you have a lawyer qualified in Portuguese law to guide you through the potential pitfalls and to check the property and title deeds are legitimate (this can particularly be an issue in the case of rural properties).

Your Lighthouse agent can recommend good, independent lawyers in the area.