Our lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the national real estate market which, combined with knowledge of the law in other jurisdictions, helps both the national and international clients navigate the process of buying real estate in Portugal.
At TPA, we advise and guide our clients in relation to the tax aspects and financial implications of the acquisition of real estate. Likewise, in close collaboration with the Immigration Law department, which deals with the Residence Permit for Investment Activity regime (Golden Visa), we ensure that the client's real estate investment can proceed in a legal, safe and effective manner.
Likewise, if from a tax point of view it is more beneficial to invest through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), in collaboration with the Corporate Law department, TPA can assist in the setting up of a company suitable for this purpose.
In this sense, we confirm through documentary analysis, if the property to be purchased is duly licensed and registered and provide our clients with a report on title to enable an informed decision regarding their investment, including advice on possible capital gains in a future sale.
Our team can also assist clients who want to sell their property, organizing the documentation, providing advice on all the steps in the process and representing our clients through a power of attorney, in case they cannot be present.
It may also be advisable to obtain due legal advice on issues arising from property ownership including, but not limited to, the important domain of horizontal property.
One of the main areas of activity of TPA is the Lease law, with several highly qualified and experienced professionals in the field of urban and rural leases.
Representing both landlords and tenants, our team at TPA is aware of the applicable legislation and is constantly updated on frequent legislative changes.
We provide effective and timely legal advice on matters relating to the drafting of a lease agreement, resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants and assist in the termination of the lease.
In parallel, and whenever necessary, we accompany the litigation phase, ensuring the effective defense of the rights of our clients.
In addition to the lease, our team is available to provide legal advice on related matters, such as short-term rentals, local accommodation or co-living arrangements.
More specifically in the area of Urban Planning Law, at TPA we provide assistance in matters related to urban planning and land planning, within the scope of approval procedures for urban operations, urban planning and rehabilitation, administrative offenses and urban planning litigation.
The legal regime of sectional title ownership directly affects the lives of a significant part of our clients. At TPA, we have extensive experience in issues related to condominiums, providing advice to both owners and condominium administrators, with a view to maintain the regular functioning of this organized way of life between neighbors, which is not always straightforward.
We are also available to mediate disputes which arise between owners or between owners and the administration, always keeping in mind the diplomacy that these situations require, given the need to preserve healthy neighborly relations in the future.
At TPA, we are also prepared to provide assistance to condominiums, in their relationship with public entities, especially regarding the municipal authorities.