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The Caderneta Predial in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to Your Property's Tax Record, the VPT That Sets Your IMI, Downloading It Free From the Portal das Finanças, and How It Differs From the Certidão Permanente

The caderneta predial is your property's fiscal ID card from the tax authority, and the VPT on it drives your IMI, IMT and stamp duty. Our 2026 guide explains what it shows, how to download it free, and how it differs from the certidão permanente.
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The Contrato-Promessa de Compra e Venda (CPCV) in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to the Sinal Deposit, the Double-Back Penalty, Execução Específica, the Reconhecimento Presencial Rule and the Checks to Run Before the Escritura

The Contrato-Promessa de Compra e Venda is where a Portuguese property deal is really won or lost. Our 2026 guide explains the sinal deposit and its double-back penalty, when a court can force a sale (execucao especifica), the reconhecimento-presencial rule and the checks to run before you sign.
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