O que leva as pessoas a quererem sentir-se ligadas a um passado requintado geralmente está relacionado com o desejo de preservar a história e a autenticidade. Pode ser motivado pelo fascínio pela arquitetura única de tempos antigos, pelo estilo de vida que era vivido nessa época ou até mesmo pela vontade de se sentir parte de uma herança cultural. Para alguns compradores, adquirir uma casa vai...

Ao comprar um imóvel, está a adquirir todas e quaisquer benfeitorias e o direito legal de utilizar e melhorar o terreno. Um vendedor está a negociar o seu direito de usar ou desenvolver a propriedade por um preço.

A forma como os portugueses trabalham tem vindo a mudar nos últimos anos e o trabalho remoto está na vanguarda dessa transformação. De acordo com dados recentes do INE, existem hoje cerca de 882 mil pessoas em teletrabalho, um aumento de 5,5% em relação ao último trimestre de 2022.

Comprar a sua casa na Madeira Nos últimos anos, a comunidade de ex-pat em Madeira tem crescido significativamente. Na sequência da pandemia, o aumento do trabalho remoto e de um estilo de vida nómada digital levou muitas pessoas mais jovens, que são ricas em dinheiro e pobres em tempo, a considerar instalar-se na Madeira e comprar uma propriedade. Neste posto, vamos analisar a Madeira em detalhe...

When purchasing an apartment in a Condominium, or a block, it is important to ascertain whether there are any pre-existing debts to the Condominium Management Company or its suppliers, registered against the apartment. In most cases, you can request a certificate declaration of no debt to the condominium. But be careful! Buyers have been issued a false statement and are eventually chased for the debt...

Portugal, and as of more interest to us, Madeira, are seeing record growth in the housing market. The easing of post-Covid travel restrictions, growth and popularity of remote working opportunities and Brexit, all play a factor in the rise of Madeira’s popularity among ex-pats and tourists. Home purchase and rental prices are rising, along with fuel duty, groceries, and general cost of living. In this...

So, you’ve found your dream home in Madeira and begun the process of taking ownership. You have found a lawyer, a mortgage provider, and are ready to sign the deed with the Notary. The next thing you need to consider is Homeowners Insurance. In this guide, we’ll explain the options available in Madeira and how to get cover. In most cases, you will be required to have home insurance, as well as...

Are you considering building your dream home in Madeira or Portugal? Arguably one of the largest and most important projects we can do in life, buying a plot of land and designing your home can be extremely rewarding. Many of us have dreamed about it, and one big factor is understanding the laws and regulations, especially when choosing to build abroad. At Madeira Estate, we’ve compiled as much...

Whilst having a Portuguese bank account is not a legal requirement for Portuguese residents and ex-pats, the benefits of having one can be particularly helpful for those who spend time abroad and manage their international finances. If you permanently reside in Madeira or Portugal, a Portuguese bank account will make life much easier for you, saving you time and money during your daily financial...

If you’re considering investing in property in Madeira or moving to Portugal and buying a home, then you may be struggling to find information on Mortgage Requirements and options available to ex-pats or overseas investors. At Madeira Estate, our aim is to help you find your dream home in Madeira and navigate the Portuguese housing market with confidence. In this guide, we’ll be breaking down the...