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Costs of Buying a Home in Portugal Beyond the Purchase Price

FRANETIC Real Estate Agency

July 20, 2026

6 min read

IMT, Stamp Duty, registration, finance, insurance and works: structure the budget without relying on generic percentages.

Separate the purchase price from taxes, completion, finance and post-completion expenses. Generic percentages can mislead because the amount depends on the property, intended use and buyer.

The purchase may trigger IMT and Stamp Duty. Use the official Portuguese Tax Authority guidance for a current calculation. Add completion and registration costs; the Casa Pronta page publishes its current services and prices.

If financing, include valuation, fees, applicable taxes, insurance and mortgage registration. Compare APR and total consumer cost. Also budget for legal review, technical inspection, survey, IMI, condominium fees, insurance, utilities, works and a contingency.

Confirm every figure close to completion. This overview is not tax, banking or legal advice.

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