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Buying property in Portugal follows national law, and a tax number (NIF) comes first. For the current legal position on discrimination, see the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map (ilga-europe.org). Not legal advice.
Lisbon Region: housing nondiscrimination law
See the Movement Advancement Project equality maps for the current state of housing nondiscrimination law here. Not legal advice.
Primary source for Lisbon Region: the Movement Advancement Project equality maps. Not legal advice. Laws change; confirm with your state agency or a local fair housing organization. Read our fair housing basics guide.
Unverified summary with no source cited. Confirm current rules with a local attorney before you act.
Buyers need a Portuguese tax number (NIF) before signing.
Many deals use a promissory contract with a deposit, followed by the final deed.
Property transfer tax and stamp duty apply at purchase, and annual municipal property tax follows.
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Real estate agent | Mediador imobiliario |
| Neighborhood | Bairro |
| Deed | Escritura |
| Mortgage | Credito habitacao |
| Tax number | NIF |
| Lease | Contrato de arrendamento |
Lisbon Region: See the Movement Advancement Project equality maps for the current state of housing nondiscrimination law here. Not legal advice.
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Buyers need a Portuguese tax number (NIF) before signing. This is a general overview, so confirm current rules with a local attorney.