Portugal Property Playbook Ep.3: The True Cost of Buying Property in Portugal

Most buyers come to Portugal with a budget in mind — and then realise the purchase price is not the full cost. In this episode of the Portugal Property Playbook, we break down the true cost of buying property in Portugal, including the taxes, fees, and ongoing expenses that many buyers don’t plan for. We cover: ✔ The real difference between expected vs actual costs ✔ IMT (property transfer tax) explained ✔ Stamp Duty and how it’s calculated ✔ Legal fees and why they matter ✔ Notary and registration costs ✔ Mortgage-related fees (if applicable) ✔ Ongoing costs like IMI and AIMI ✔ What most buyers miss when budgeting Using a €1,000,000 property example, we walk through exactly where your money goes — and why planning ahead makes all the difference. If you’re buying in Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, or anywhere in Portugal, this is one of the most important conversations to have before you commit. We’re Mia & Rafael, founders of MOL Portugal — helping international buyers navigate the Portuguese property market with clarity and confidence. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes of the Portugal Property Playbook. ____________________________________________________________ If you're interested in purchasing property in Portugal make sure to watch this video where we answer frequently asked questions about the property market in Portugal:    • Portugal Real Estate -  Q&A for Buying a p...   If you’re interested in purchasing property, relocating, or simply want to familiarize yourself with the property market in Portugal, please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We drop videos every week and you don't want to miss them. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok too to see what we're up to. Until next time YouTube! _____________________________________________________________ Follow us on: TikTok:   / molportugal   Instagram:   / molportugal   LinkedIn:   / mol-.  . Facebook:   / molportugalmol   Contact us: Email: [email protected] Schedule a 1:1 consultation: https://www.molportugal.com/contact Website: https://www.molportugal.com