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The complete development guide

Everything you need to develop property in Portugal.

Clear guidance. Practical tools. Local expertise.

Plan your development, understand the costs and make informed decisions — wherever you are in the world.

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Developer-first guidance
Clear, practical guidance written for developers, investors and landowners.
Portugal-wide planning insight
PDM rules, licensing routes and municipal practice across every region.
Tools for early decisions
Calculators, checklists and feasibility tools for the first decisions.
Legal support through VVA
Professional legal assistance when the project requires it.

Starting point

How can we help?

Pick the situation closest to yours and start from the decisions that matter at that point.

I'm looking for landScreen sites before you commit to one.I already own landTest what your plot can realistically deliver.Residential developmentHomes for sale or rent, from unit mix to exit.Hotel or resort projectTourism use, operator terms and licensing.Planning & licensingPDM, PIP and the municipal route ahead.Structure & FinanceOwnership vehicle, funding and tax structure.Acquire an existing projectBuy a permitted scheme or project company.Legal due diligenceTitle, charges and conditions before signing.

Your development journey

Seven phases, from first strategy to exit. Each phase sets out the decisions, documents, risks and timelines that matter at that point.

Tools for early decisions

01Development Feasibility CheckAssess viability, constraints and key metrics for your project.Open tool 02Planning Timeline EstimatorEstimate planning steps and indicative timelines for your project.Open tool 03Development Cost PlannerPlan costs, contingencies and returns with clear assumptions.Open tool 04Personal Development PlanA structured plan built around your project type, location and stage.Open tool 05Project Due Diligence ChecklistTrack the documents and checks needed before you commit.Open tool 06Compare Development LocationsCompare regions on project fit, constraints and demand profile.Open tool

Legal support through VVA

Already assessing a site or project?

Have the land, the planning position, the legal structure, the risks and the documentation reviewed before you acquire or invest. Requests are handled by the VVA legal team.

Legal services are provided by Valente Veiga & Associados.

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