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Let us take the STRESS OUT of buying abroad
Sit back, relax. Don't let buying abroad feel like a chore. WPS Property Services Ltd will help you every step of the way
Olá! Como Está?
Welcome to our site. My name is Gareth and I am the owner of WPS Property Services Ltd. You are interested in buying a property in Portugal? My guess is you will have already done some research, perhaps you have been online looking through agents websites or trawled through Rightmove or Zoopla, you may even be a regular visitor to Portugal so have an idea what you are looking for. This is what I did as have so many others before you. But buying abroad is a big step and this is where we can help…
Hassle Free Help
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Contact us
Contact us by e-mail or telephone to arrange a free initial consultation. Without commitment or obligation.
Tell us about yourself
At your convenience we arrange a review meeting here in the UK. This can be done face to face or remotely. This is to discuss your thoughts so far and to review your overall requirements taking into account your financial situation
Roadmap for Departure
Based on the information you provide us with we create and agree a personal roadmap to guide you through your property purchase.
Why Us?
I've been where you are right now. And I wish we existed then to help me.
A Family Business
We are an Anglo Portuguese family business whose senior management have more than 50 years’ experience of the Portuguese property market.
Professional Contacts
Because of our experience of the Portuguese property market we have built up a network of trusted lawyers, accountants, estate agents and other professionals to help you with every step of your Portuguese property purchase.
Financial Discipline
Our sister company is a regulated firm of UK independent financial advisers. We draw on this experience when considering your property options. We can also help with funding both here in the UK and via our network of international mortgage brokers.
Local Knowledge
There is nothing like local knowledge when buying in a foreign land. Often it is the small things that can make or break a property deal.
BREXIT Advice
Life goes on however you voted! The rules have changed but the market hasn`t. Let us guide you through the new world outside the EU.
Competitive Charging Structure
We are a fee-based service and only charge once your property has been secured. We take the risk up until that point.
Main steps
STAGE 1: Expectations
Before you set foot in beautiful Portugal let’s manage those expectations. Have you really thought through why you are buying? Is it a permanent move or a weekend/holiday home or purely an investment? Are you looking for an established property or a new build? Do you want to be close to the airport/beach/facilities or out in the wilds? Do you know your budget? Location – Algarve, Lisbon, Porto, or somewhere more rural? All these and other issues can be discussed in the UK before you travel. We can set up a free initial consultation either over the phone, in person or increasingly these days by zoom. We can walk through your options, offer some provisional thoughts and home in on what your requirements are. If a mortgage is required, we can get some provisional thoughts based on your circumstances. The key to this stage is to get you to a position you can travel with confidence.
STAGE 2: Get the Support
Based on the free initial consultation and if you are happy, we can move to the next stage. We can introduce you to trusted agents and property developers who can show you properties that match your specifications. By providing them with information upfront your time will be spent productively viewing property you want to see and in line with your budget and expectations rather than wasting time on property they want to “sell” you. You have earmarked precious time to visit Portugal and spent money getting there, you want to make the most of your time away.
STAGE 3: Find the Property
Should you find a property you like and want to make an offer we can help you negotiate with the agents / vendor to get you a realistic deal which both sides will be happy with. If a price is agreed, we can introduce you to lawyers known to us who are independent of agents /developers / vendors. Whilst the temptation is to use the agents contacts, we feel a truly independent approach is advisable. With your lawyer we can guide you through the process of obtaining fiscal numbers and other purchase documentation leading to a promissory contract. Although the legal system is different in Portugal this point is the equivalent of exchanging contracts in the UK the difference being a deposit is usually paid.
STAGE 4: Complete and Relax!
Completion / The Deed. Depending on your circumstances we can help with associated services. Do you need a furniture pack? Do you need work done on the property? What about telephone lines, broadband, utilities? Are you renting out and want a reliable management company? There are a range of services we can refer you to as and when required.
Truly memorable and exciting experience.
“When buying a property abroad you need to know your way around the legal and financial system. That coupled with the language barrier can make the prospect of buying a little daunting. I surrounded myself with experienced professionals who were referred to me from trusted sources. All had a good grasp of the English language and were able to explain the process to me step by step. Actually when I look back the process isn’t that different but local knowledge is key and for that I am grateful.”
Contact us by E-Mail or Telephone to arrange a FREE initial consultation.
Without commitment or obligation
Contact Us
Tel: 02920 022780
Email: enquiry@wpspropertyservices.eu
