45 Days or upon reaching the contracted limits
Benefit from our team’s knowledge in the portuguese real estate market
Rental related paperwork is checked by our legal team
Already in Portugal looking for your perfect rental but still a ‘little push’ in the right direction? Then our Basic rental pack may be just right for you! You explore properties while we offer research, network support, and legal advice. Your preferences matter, and we’re here to guide you through contracts and negotiations. Though our agents won’t accompany you on visits, we provide the tools for informed decisions.
After selecting and purchasing your preferred package, you will receive a detailed form. This form asks for your personal preferences and specific requirements, such as location, budget range, property type, and any special needs or amenities you’re looking for.
Once we receive your completed form, we will assign a dedicated Savvy Representative to you. This representative will thoroughly review your requirements and get in touch with you to discuss your needs in detail. Within 3 business days, they will provide you with personalized feedback on your requirements, budget, and preferred locations.
Additionally, they will send you a curated list of property listings that match your criteria, giving you a head start in finding your ideal rental home.

Property visitations can be scheduled according to your convenience and the package you have chosen. You can visit properties personally, have the agent visit on your behalf, or both. The number of visits available will depend on the specific package you selected.
During these visits, our agents will provide honest and transparent feedback, highlighting important details such as the practicality of living in the property, the quality of the location, and the physical condition of the property.
Once you’ve selected a property, we will act as an intermediary with the landlord or agency to negotiate and finalize the rental agreement. Our goal is to secure a contract that protects the interests of both parties.
To ensure everything is in order, all contracts are reviewed by a lawyer, giving you peace of mind that your rights and obligations are clearly defined and legally sound.
Even after you’ve moved into your new rental home, our support doesn’t end. If you need assistance with setting up utilities, installing appliances, handling any issues with the landlord, or any other rental-related support, we are here to help!
This ongoing support ensures you have a smooth and stress-free rental experience. (Please note that this service is included in all packages except the Basic.)
Yes. Rental packages are pre-paid, service is only started after purchase of package on the website. Buying services a 20% down payment is required to start service and an advisory call must be booked for screening
Yes. We offer Free Clarifications Calls to discuss our services, package options, inclusions, limitations, and service details, including a walkthrough of our operations. In these calls will not answer technical advisory questions on topics such as: what visa to get, where to move to, what kind of property to get, opinion on properties and options, investment advice, etc. If you would like to get technical advice feel free to book an advisory call here: https://savvycatrealty.com/advisory
Yes, We search the whole market, and do in person scouting and off market networking for our clients. But we can not guarantee we will find a match off market for each specific client.
We do not recommend doing this. In Portugal, the housing market is somewhat disorganized
with limited open houses. Trying to schedule visits on short notice relies heavily on luck and
the availability of the local representative. We suggest that rental services should be initiated 1 to 2 months before the planned start of contract. We recommend scheduling in person activities with your local representative with as much time ahead as possible as scheduling requests are answered by order of arrival.
Central of Portugal Region
Our comprehensive relocation service is designed to simplify the complex process of moving to a new country. By choosing ‘Anywhere in Portugal > Basic Package’, you can benefit from:
Our team of experts will work closely with you to understand your unique needs and preferences, tailoring our services to your requirements.
We have in-depth knowledge of various destinations, providing you with invaluable information about the local culture, lifestyle, and real estate market.
We handle all aspects of visa applications and ensure a smooth transition, leaving you with one less thing to worry about.
For those interested in real estate, we offer access to properties with great potential for return and re-sale.
Our trustworthy team of experts and partners will guide you throughout the whole relocation process.
Savvy Cat’s stellar team made the negotiation, legal paperwork, appointments, etc., all happen seamlessly, with their guidance.
I can’t say enough good things about Savvy Cat Realty, and our awesome agent, Diana.
I am so grateful that I chose Savvy’s services; it might be one of the best decisions I have made in recent years. Their services were tailored to accommodate new immigrants like myself, and I quickly found the apartment of my dreams.
Not only were they able to help us buy our dream vacation property in a short period of time, they helped make the transition and legal processes easier as a foreigner in Portugal. Great service, quick turnaround and turnkey packages. Highly recommended.
I highly recommend working with Savvy Cat if you are looking to relocate to Portugal. I could have never have done it without them!
Super highly recommend working with Savvy Cat! My husband and I are now living in an apartment in our first choice neighborhood in Porto priced at about 65% of our (very realistic) budget. We feel extremely grateful to Savvy Cat and would recommend them to anyone interested in moving to Portugal.Â
While we accomplished many of the tasks associated with the visa and moving process on our own, “outsourcing” the procurement of a long-term lease and getting the utilities set up was one of the best decisions we could have made. It was definitely money well spent, an excellent value for the services provided. Highly recommend.
We worked with Savvy Cat Realty to find an apartment and what a great experience! Both Ana and Teresa were great. They offer several buying and renting packages that fit everyone’s housing needs and they really support you as a buyer and/or renter. We highly recommend them and will use them again in the future. Muito Obrigada Savvy Cat Realty!!!!!
We’ve had a fantastic experience working with Marco and Savvy Cat Realty. From our very first contact with Savvy Cat, communication has been easy and effective.
My husband and I needed to find an apartment in Porto for ourselves and our two schnauzers. SavvyCat was recommended to us by some friends who had successfully used them in the Algarve. We were paired up with Teresa, who grew up in Porto, and her advice was excellent.Â
Savvy Cat and João expertly guided us through the processes we would have found difficult and challenging on our own. From getting our NIFs, setting up bank accounts, and house hunting, through to completing the house purchase, sorting utilities and getting the house habitable, we were accompanied by someone who knew exactly what was going on and what needed to be done.
Ski and I could not be happier!Â
It’s been wonderful having Diana with us every step of the way since before we arrived in Portugal.
