Inheritance, co-ownership, tenancies and cases requiring extra attention.
Information reviewed regularly for the Portuguese market · Last reviewed: August 11, 2026
Special situations
How to sell a mortgaged property in Portugal
The sale requires coordination between seller, lender, buyer and the professional completing the transaction. The proceeds must cover the debt and remaining costs unless another solution has been agreed in advance by the relevant parties.
Selling inherited or co-owned property in Portugal
The sale is possible, but heirs or co-owners must be identified, succession, tax and registration matters must be regularised, and the necessary agreement or representation obtained. Selling the whole property is not the same as transferring an inheritance right or co-ownership share.