| Term |
Meaning |
| Certidão de Teor |
Confirms that the seller has title to the property, that it is registered in his/her name and advises whether there are any outstanding mortgages on the property. |
| Caderneta Predial |
Held by the tax office and confirms the size of the property, its location and boundaries. |
| Licença de Utilização |
Confirms that the description of the property is in accordance with the property you are buying. |
| Ficha Tecnica de Habitação |
Gives all the information about the property such as the builder’s details, the materials used and who supplied them. |
| Câmara municipal |
Town council. |
| Escritura |
Final Deed |
| IMT |
Property Transfer Tax |
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To buy a property in Portugal you don't need to learn portuguese, but it maybe useful to kown the name of the important documents and taxes.

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Costs of Buying a Property in Portugal.
Before buying anything you should know what is the total amount that you'll spend.
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