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

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.
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%)
Selo — mortgage Imposto do Selo — Mortgage
Stamp duty of 0.6% on the mortgage amount. Only applies with bank financing.
(0.6%)
Fees
Lawyer
Notary Notary (Notário)
Deed signing (escritura) for purchase and mortgage, plus certidões. Includes 23% IVA. Typically €400–€800.
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.