Dossier Ricardo

The advantages to work with me in
exclusivity to buy a home:
I am responsible for search your house in Portugal
Motivation: I know your are only working with me
More Time available to search the house for you;
I am very well know in real estate world and know the great
majority of colleagues;
I will look for your house in every agencies exist in the market;
I set all the visits with your accordance;
I will provide every help you need during the negotiation
process after finding your home;
You will have a nice ROI because you will buy the house with me
without paying anything;
+351 966 168 410
ricardofonseca@century21.pt
Cada Agência é Jurídica e Financeiramente Independente. Golden Heritage, Lda. AMI 16581
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My commitment to you:
I will defend your interests in every moment
Save your time to set up all the things and check every
requirement and legal documentation
Our Agency can help you if you want to get a mortgage,
without any cost for you
Total transparency and hardworking to make sure you will be the best
service possible in order to recommend myself to everyone you know.
Your Commitment to me:
Only work with me
If you like a house you like don´t call directly to my colleagues,
send the advertisement to me and I will set the visit
If you can not be present to some visit, please let me know
with at least 24h
+351 966 168 410
ricardofonseca@century21.pt
Cada Agência é Jurídica e Financeiramente Independente. Golden Heritage, Lda. AMI 16581
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What is a buyer’s agent Portugal?
Everyone knows there can be a lot of stress involved in acquiring
property, particularly one in another country. Whether you’re
looking to buy a house in Portugal near the beach for the holidays,
relocating more permanently, or making an investment, there’s
always a lot to consider and using a buyer’s agent in Portugal can
make the process a lot simpler.
While many people are used to dealing with an estate agent or
realtor, the concept of a buyer’s agent is very different, and one
which can be far more beneficial to buyers.
Cada Agência é Jurídica e Financeiramente Independente. Golden Heritage, Lda. AMI 16581
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What’s the difference between a
realtor and a buyer’s agent?
Whereas a traditional realtor works only for the seller, a property
buyer’s agent is an independent specialist who handles everything
related to your purchase, from start to finish. A buyer’s agent (or
buying agent in the UK) can help take all the stress out of buying
property in Portugal and make sure that the buyer always gets the
best deal.
The role of a buyer’s agent isn’t just about finding the right price, but
also the right property that fits the requirements of the buyer. A
buyer’s agent in Portugal will also provide much-needed support
during the transaction process, liaising with lawyers and service
providers for the buyer’s convenience and peace of mind.
As a buyer’s agent based in Portugal, we are able to provide you with
impartial expert advice throughout the process. You can schedule an
initial call with us, where we can discuss your needs to find the perfect
property for you. This opportunity will be completely tailored to
your needs, as we work on behalf of the buyer, with your interests
firmly in place. In this article, we’ll run over the services that a buyer’s
agent is able to offer you.
Cada Agência é Jurídica e Financeiramente Independente. Golden Heritage, Lda. AMI 16581
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Why do you need a buyer’s agent to
buy a house in Portugal?
There are many advantages to using a buyer’s agent in Portugal, not
least because the Portuguese real estate market and legal processes
can be incredibly difficult to navigate, especially when you don’t speak
the language and are unfamiliar with the country.
It’s difficult to find the right information
Buying a property in another country always requires a leap of faith.
However, you may find it difficult to get the right information about
buying a property.
While you may find a lot of content online about buying property in
Portugal, a lot of it is incorrect or out of date. Ultimately nothing can
beat the advice of an expert who fully understands your requirements
and has your best interests in mind.
It is also worth noting that some premium luxury properties are not
available online, and working with a buyer’s agent can give you access
to more opportunities.
Cada Agência é Jurídica e Financeiramente Independente. Golden Heritage, Lda. AMI 16581
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You might make avoidable mistakes
If you don’t know much about Portugal, you could end up buying a property
in the wrong area, or in an area that is unsuitable for you. You
might also find yourself underestimating the amount of restoration
work that a property requires, or end up buying a house which is not
exactly what you were looking for.
You could have legal issues
There are many legal requirements in purchasing property in Portugal
that you are probably not aware of.
The benefit of enlisting the help of a buyer’s agent in Portugal is that
they know the processes, and We know what to look out for.
In some cases, when you buy a property in Portugal, there can still be
debt attached to it. Other problems to watch out for are the dispersion
of ownership, where a property can have multiple owners, some of
whom might not even live in Portugal. In older properties, it is also
important to know legal construction history. Up until recently, it was
relatively common for houses to be built or enlarged without the
necessary planning permission, which can cause problems for potential
buyers.
While it may seem like you can just take care of the entire purchasing
process yourself, it is ill-advised to buy real estate in Portugal without
having sought legal advice beforehand. If you sign a contract or pay a
deposit without having done so, you could find yourself in a difficult
situation.
Though it may seem more expensive to seek the help of a buyer’s agent,
in the long term it could lead to considerable savings, especially if you
encounter problems along the way.
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What I can do for you?
I will conduct your search for yo
Portugal is different from other countries in that there is no central
database of real estate. This means that property searches can be
fragmented and difficult to conduct.
Property tax
Imposto Municipal sobre Transmissões (IMT) property transfer tax,
between 2-8%
Imposto de Selo (IS) stamp duty, 0.8%
Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis (IMI) taxable property value, between
0.3-0.8%
Contracts
Conveyance
Inspections and surveys
Fees
A buyer’s agent will save you time and money
The extra hassle involved in moving to a different country means that
it makes even more sense to hire a buyer’s agent. You won’t have to
make multiple journeys to buy a house in Portugal, canvassing the
country yourself and wasting energy looking at properties that don’t
suit you.
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Having an agent who works directly for you means that you will get the
perfect property for you, and save time and money in the process.
As you’ve seen, a buyer’s agent can prove to be invaluable in securing
the dream home. At Goldcrest, we are on hand throughout the process
to make the buying process as simple as possible. Our service is fully
tailored to the client’s needs and we provide impartial advice on which
areas could be the best for you – for example if you are looking to retire
here, moving with family, or simply looking for a holiday home. Book a
call today to speak with one of our advisors to kickstart the process.
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