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How is capital gains tax calculated on property sales in Portugal?

Selling a property in Portugal can be a key step in managing your assets — whether you're reinvesting in another property or simply monetising your capital. However, this transaction comes with tax obligations, particularly the capital gains tax (mais-valias). Understanding how this tax is calculated is essential to ensure a successful sale, avoid unexpected issues with the tax authority, and maximise your net profit.

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How to make money in real estate: profitable strategies

The real estate market is increasingly lucrative, but for those looking to invest and make money, it’s essential to know where and when to invest. Here are some profitable strategies.

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Increasing Property Value: How to Boost Your Real Estate's Worth

Whether you're a property owner planning to sell soon or an investor looking to optimize your portfolio: strategically increasing your property's value is key to success. But how exactly can you achieve property appreciation? What factors play a role, and which measures are particularly effective? Below, you'll find tips on how to increase your property's value and achieve a higher profit when selling.

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What documents are needed to sell a property?

Selling a property in Portugal involves several steps, particularly ensuring compliance with legal documentation to guarantee the legitimacy and security of the transaction. Knowing what documents are needed to sell a property is essential to avoid delays, unforeseen issues, and even legal complications. Each document plays a crucial role, from proving ownership to regularizing taxes and ensuring the property complies with current legislation. In this article, we outline all the documents you need to efficiently sell your property in Portugal.

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Renovating a House: How to Turn Properties into Great Opportunities

Old houses are an appealing business for buying and selling because they are historic buildings and architectural heritage, with details that are no longer found in today’s market. We’re here to help you transform the challenge of renovating old houses into a great opportunity.

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Stamp duty on real estate: all the relevant information

Stamp duty on real estate is one of the most important and well-known fiscal obligations in Portugal, particularly within the real estate market. This tax applies to various transactions and legal acts involving real estate, making it essential for any buyer, seller, or investor to understand how it works, when it is due, and the amounts to consider. In this article, we provide a detailed explanation of what stamp duty on real estate is, how it is calculated, who is responsible for paying it, and its implications for the real estate market. Additionally, we include valuable information for industry professionals and those considering a career as a real estate consultant.

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Juan-Galo Macià appointed President of Engel & Völkers South America

Engel & Völkers has announced the promotion of Juan-Galo Macià as President of South America to further establish the company as the leading luxury real estate broker in the Hispanic world. Macià takes over this role in addition to his position as CEO of the company`s brokerage business in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. Under Macia`s leadership the Iberian market experienced remarkable growth and developed as a strong strategic region for the German real estate company. “We are highly committed to further growth in this market and to expand our presence in South America,” says Jawed Barna, CEO of the Engel & Völkers Group. In his new additional role Macià will lead the activities in South America - including those countries already operating under the Engel & Völkers brand.   

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