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Development Cost Planner

Plan costs, contingencies and returns with clear assumptions.

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Your assumptions

Transfer tax depends on the asset and the structure. Nothing is estimated until you qualify it.

Results

Land€1,000,000 – €1,000,000
Construction€2,310,000 – €3,675,000
Design and engineering€138,600 – €367,500
Licensing fees and municipal taxes€46,200 – €183,750
Legal and notary€23,100 – €91,875
Infrastructure and connections€69,300 – €294,000
Marketing and sales€34,650 – €128,625
Contingency€362,185 – €574,075
Finance costs€217,311 – €344,445
Total project cost€4,201,346 – €6,659,270
Cost per m²€2,101 – €3,330

Not included, and why

  • Acquisition tax is excluded because the asset and structure are not yet qualified. Confirm with a Portuguese tax adviser before relying on any figure.

Assumptions

  • Percentages are applied to construction cost and reflect common practice.
  • IMT is estimated at 6.5% plus 0.8% stamp duty; the actual rate depends on the land and use.
  • Amounts exclude VAT. Construction is normally 23%, or 6% for qualifying rehabilitation in ARU areas.

Indicative ranges for early decisions only. Outcomes depend on the municipality, the PDM and the specific site. Not legal, tax or planning advice.

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