Cash for Property in Portugal

How much cash do you actually need to bring to the table?

Property Details

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Apartment or house = Urban. Rural land = 5% flat IMT. Building plots = 6.5% flat.

Fees

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Cost Breakdown

Mortgage amount —
Equity (your money for property) —
Taxes
IMT Imposto Municipal sobre Transmissões (IMT)
Progressive property transfer tax paid once at purchase. Rates vary by property purpose. First-time buyers ≤35 may be exempt up to ~€330k.
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Selo — property Imposto do Selo — Property
Stamp duty of 0.8% on the purchase price. Paid once at deed signing. Young buyers (≤35) get a discount on urban primary residence.
(0.8%)
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Selo — mortgage Imposto do Selo — Mortgage
Stamp duty of 0.6% on the mortgage amount. Only applies with bank financing.
(0.6%)
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Fees
Lawyer —
Notary Notary (Notário)
Deed signing (escritura) for purchase and mortgage, plus certidões. Includes 23% IVA. Typically €400–€800.
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Total Upfront Capital —

Equity + taxes + fees

Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator is for estimation purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. It uses 2026 IMT brackets for mainland Portugal (CIMT Art. 17, Lei 73-A/2025). Autonomous regions (Madeira/Azores) may have reduced rates set by regional decree. Includes IMT Jovem and IS Jovem benefits for urban primary residences. Always consult a qualified professional before making any purchase decisions. No data is collected — all calculations happen locally in your browser.