Judge decides sale value to be divided among heirs

A single heir can end litigation that has been ongoing for more than two years. All parties are notified and have a right to the money.

PS leader agrees on regime for undivided property

The leader of the Socialist Party (PS) expresses agreement with the proposed legal framework regarding undivided property ownership.

How the Government wants to release properties trapped in undivided inheritances

A grandfather has passed away, leaving behind a plot of land in the countryside and a house in the city. The children cannot reach an agreement on what to do with the inheritance; years go by and the properties remain stagnant, with no one able to act alone. This scenario, repeated across the country, has a technical name: undivided inheritance. And...

Government to allow forced sale of inherited houses

Government approves measures to release houses from undivided inheritances and accelerate evictions

The Minister of the Presidency denies that an attack on private property and owners' rights is underway

Reading of the Vórtex case judgment postponed to April

The case involves acts of corruption allegedly committed by two former mayors of Espinho, focusing on real estate projects and their respective licensing worth tens of millions of euros.

A single heir may request the sale of a property without family agreement, under new Government law

PRESS REVIEW | The measure aims to increase the supply of houses on the market and improve the management of rural land

Untying the knot of undivided inheritances

The Government's proposal to resolve the impasses deserves a serious discussion. The problem in rural areas is a snowball that keeps growing. Editorial by Helena Pereira

Costa Pinto appoints Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos as Of Counsel

Costa Pinto announces the appointment of Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos as Of Counsel, strengthening its practice in Real Estate Law, Administrative Law, and Litigation. A lawyer registered with the Bar Association since 2014, Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos was distinguished by Forbes in the 30 Under 30 (Europe) list – Law & Policy (2018) and was a leader...

Real estate mediation complaints quadruple over four years

Real estate businessman charged with 52 counts of qualified fraud

CMS Portugal advises Grupo Pestana on the marketing of Pestana Comporta

CMS Portugal advised Grupo Pestana on the marketing of the Pestana Comporta development. The legal support provided covered the marketing phase, ensuring the legal structuring of the transaction and the project's compliance with the legal framework applicable to tourism and real-estate developments. The team involved in the operation was led by the coordinating partner ...

Couple arrested on suspicion of fraud over land for property development in Porto

Contracts were signed with dozens of victims, the Judiciary Police (PJ) says.

A riddle called Mirante Sideral and the Bonfim real estate project

A dormant company, acquired by a lawyer connected to creditors of Importantaltura, emerges as a vehicle for a €25 million deal in the heart of Setúbal.

Frauds caused property losses exceeding 65 million euros in 2024

In 2024, fraudulent activities resulted in significant property losses, amounting to over 65 million euros.

Frauds responsible for property losses exceeding €65 million in 2024

Frauds were responsible for property losses exceeding €65 million last year, a decrease of 41% compared to 2023, a reduction that aligns with the decline in reports of this type of crime in 2024, reveals the PSP.

Frauds responsible for property losses exceeding 65 million euros in 2024

Data from the PSP shows that the value, arrests, and number of complaints have been decreasing year on year.

Linklaters advises Imopólis on the sale of Parque Holanda

Linklaters has advised Imopólis, as the managing entity and legal representative of the Closed Real Estate Investment Fund Imodesenvolvimento – Subfund A, on the sale of Parque Holanda to the Property Core Real Estate Fund – Open Real Estate Investment Fund, managed and legally represented by Square Asset Management. Parque Holanda is a logistics complex located in ...

Housing diploma provides for 7.5% IMT if the buyer is a non-resident, but there are exceptions

The housing diploma stipulates that a 7.5% Municipal Tax on Real Estate Transactions (IMT) applies to non-resident buyers, although certain exceptions may apply.

Companies take out more insurance to face fiscal uncertainty

An increasing number of national companies are purchasing tax insurance, whether in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly in the real estate sector, or to manage risks in their daily operations. This product, available in Portugal only from international entities, helps to unlock business opportunities and free up liquidity by combating fiscal uncertainty.