GFDL Advogados on The Portugal News: Buying and Building Property in Portugal

Rodrigue Devillet Lima, Partner at GFDL Advogados, has contributed an in-depth article to The Portugal News, offering essential legal insights for individuals and investors considering purchasing or constructing a home in Portugal.

Titled “Buying and Building a House in Portugal: Legal Considerations and Consumer Protections,” the piece outlines the critical legal distinctions between acquiring property as a private individual versus through a commercial entity. It emphasizes how this choice impacts the buyer’s rights under Portuguese and EU consumer protection laws.

The article also explains the implications of EU Directives on consumer protection when acquiring new homes, including warranties and remedies for construction defects.

You can read the full article here.

If you are considering buying or building a home in Portugal and would like tailored legal advice, our Real Estate team is available to assist.

In addition to advising on real estate transactions, GFDL Advogados also represents clients in litigation involving construction defects, contractual disputes, and misrepresentations in property sales. If you are facing issues with a recent purchase or build, our Litigation team is available to assist you in defending your rights.