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The True Cost to Buy in Portugal: Exact € Closing Costs & Taxes for Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve

Most buyers focus on the sale price and miss the hidden fees that change a move-from-abroad into a costly surprise. In this 9-minute episode I walk you through the three real cost buckets when purchasing property in Portugal: purchase taxes (IMT examples for €500,000 Lisbon, €350,000 Porto, €400,000 Algarve), one-off transaction fees (notary, stamp duty, registration, legal fees with estimated ranges €1,200–€4,000) and ongoing owner costs (IMI municipal tax, condo fees, insurance — expect €500–€2,500/year depending on location). I explain differences for Golden Visa-style investments versus…

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