On and Off Market Sourcing
6 months or upon reaching the contracted limits
Have everything settled even before coming to Portugal
If you’ve already chosen a specific location for your property purchase in Portugal, ‘The Decided Pack’ is designed for your needs. This focused service is crafted for those who’ve already chosen their ideal spot and provides comprehensive support for a seamless transition. From property research to renovation management, negotiation, and legal assistance, ‘The Decided Pack’ ensures an streamlined journey, making your dream of owning your dream home in Portugal easier than ever before.
The First Payment (20%): Your journey with ‘Decided’ Pack begins with a 20% initial payment, granting access to our ‘online’ services.
What are the ‘online’ services?
Personalized Service Assignment: You will be assigned to one of our experienced Representatives according to your area of interest, ensuring a tailored and focused experience.
Investment Planning: Your assigned Representative will initiate the service by scheduling a call with you. During this call, we aim to understand your investment plans and requirements better, making it easier to align our services with your unique needs.
In-Depth Research and Advisory: Our ‘online’ services include comprehensive Real Estate market research and property analysis. You will benefit from advisory services provided by our Representatives and even our CEO, offering technical and insightful assessments of your buying plans within the Portuguese real estate market.
Open Dialogue: In these calls, our experts are here to answer all your questions and address any concerns you may have. We encourage you to share your preferences and expectations, helping us understand your vision more clearly. Feel free to share any properties you believe are suitable for you or examples of what you’re looking for.
The Remaining 80% Payment: This represents the remaining 80% of the total pack cost and will be requested within 90 days of your first payment or one week before our ‘in-person’ services are initiated.
What are the ‘in-person’ services?
Hands-On Approach: In the second phase, we shift from the virtual world to the practical aspects of your property purchase. Our ‘in-person’ services encompass tours, property visits, written and video reports, in-depth market and investment analysis by our team of professionals, renovation and construction assistance, inspections, and much more.
In step 3 of our property buying process, we offer thorough legal and technical verification services to ensure that our clients proceed with confidence and peace of mind.
Our experienced team conducts meticulous reviews of all legal documents related to the property transaction, identifying any potential issues or discrepancies that may arise. Additionally, we collaborate with trusted professionals in the field to conduct comprehensive technical inspections of the property, including structural assessments and evaluations of key systems such as plumbing and electrical. By prioritizing legal compliance and technical integrity, we empower our clients to make informed decisions and mitigate any potential risks associated with their property investment in Portugal.
Congratulations, you’ve reached the final phase of your property purchase process with Savvy Cat Realty. We provide full support throughout the Deed process.
Our commission is only requested upon the successful finalization of the Deed. The structure of commission payment depends on the nature of the transaction:
Costs covered: The selling commission is 5% or more split 50/50. This means you, as the buyer, don’t have to pay anything extra for our services. The standard commission rate in Portugal is 5%, and that is split between buyer and seller agents at a 50% rate, this will always cover the mediation costs.
Non standard split commission: This is when the commission is a non standard value of less than 5% or the selling agency wants to split at different rates (60/40 ; 70/30). In these cases as long as the shared commission is at least 1,5% and equal to our lower tier of service (5500€) you won’t have any further costs. This means that any property above 370k with 1,5% shared will not have any further costs. 3% shared commission is generally the market minimum so cases where this won’t apply will be rare.
Buyer Pays Fully: This option is when you, as the buyer and our client, cover the full commission. This is mainly applicable in cases of private sales or off-market transactions where there’s no other agency involved. In these situations, you take on the full commission payment, this also means that the added cost of mediation is not diluted in the property price, so even with the mediation cost coming out of pocket it is generally a great deal as our charted rates are generally 2,5% or less.
Mediation Costs: Please note that mediation costs apply to all real estate transactions mediated by Savvy Cat Realty and will be communicated to you as part of the transaction process.
| Property Value | € 0-250k | € 251k-450k | € 450k-1M | € 1M-2M | € 3M-4M | over 4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Price | € 5.500 | € 9.000 | € 15.000 | € 25.000 | € 45.000 | € 75.000 |
n step 5 of our property buying process, our commitment to client satisfaction extends beyond the completion of the transaction.
We provide comprehensive post-purchase support to ensure a seamless transition into your new property in Portugal. From assisting with utilities and registration processes to offering guidance on local amenities and services, our dedicated team is here to address any questions or concerns that may arise after the purchase.
Whether you need assistance navigating the intricacies of property ownership or simply require recommendations for reliable local contractors and service providers, we’re here to help every step of the way. Our goal is to empower our clients to fully enjoy their new home in Portugal, knowing that they have a trusted partner by their side for ongoing support and assistance.
In step 6 of our property buying process, we offer optional renovation and construction support to help transform your new property in Portugal into the home of your dreams.
Whether you’re looking to make minor updates or embark on a major renovation project, our team of experienced professionals is here to assist every step of the way. From conceptualization to completion, we work closely with our clients to understand their vision and goals, providing expert guidance and personalized recommendations to bring their ideas to life.
With our comprehensive renovation and construction support, you can confidently embark on your property transformation journey, knowing that you have a trusted partner dedicated to bringing your vision to fruition.
We recommend starting the process about a month before your trip to Portugal or your ideal search start date. This gives us time to plan and get to know you better, thus making our services more tailored to your needs and requirements.
We have trusted mortgage advisors and credit mediators who work closely with us. Our team will assist you throughout the credit process during your buying and relocating service.
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.
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.
All of Portugal Continental (Explore Multiple Locations)
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.
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.
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!
It’s been wonderful having Diana with us every step of the way since before we arrived in Portugal.
