Real Estate

Buying, building, inspecting and titling property on São Vicente.

End-to-end walk-through of buying a flat in Mindelo or São Pedro. From offer to keys.

Pre-construction sales, milestone payments, snagging and the developer track record on the island.

How to read a 1970s Mindelo townhouse or a 2010 condo. Value, defects, renovation budgets.

Transfer tax, notary, registration, broker fees, banking. The realistic 8–12% you should budget.

Notarial procedure, deed contents, what to insist on before signing.

Title search, encumbrances, easements, condominium minutes, planning conformity.

Construction, renovation and short-term rental permits. Current waiting times.

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