19/06/2026
Before you own a property in Portugal, you'll sign a contract that most buyers don't fully understand.
The CPCV commits both parties legally - price, deposit, completion date, conditions. Sign it without proper review and you're exposed: to sellers who delay, to deposits lost on technicalities, to clauses that protect everyone except you.
The things worth checking before you sign:
👉 Does the property description match the land registry exactly?
👉 Is there a finance condition clause if you need a mortgage?
👉 Are outstanding debts and charges confirmed as cleared?
👉 Is the completion date specific, or conveniently vague?
We work with trusted property lawyers in Lagos who review every CPCV before our clients sign. Because this is where purchases go wrong, and we'd rather it didn't.
If you're approaching this stage and want a straight conversation about what you're signing, reach out.
📍 Lagos, Algarve
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