Payments
What is payable, to whom and when? How does the contract describe what happens after each payment?
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CPCV review
before you sign
The promissory contract sets out the terms of the intended purchase, including the property, price, payments and timing. Our lawyers help you understand the text and the questions to resolve before signing.
Read the contract in the context of your purchase
Timing
When must each party act? What does the text say about changes to the timetable and delays?
Your circumstances
Does the purchase depend on a mortgage, another asset sale or documents becoming available? Those circumstances need to be considered alongside the proposed terms.
The property description
Do the selected property, what is included and the attachments match the contract? For a new build, agreed specifications and handover terms also matter.
What the €300 review provides
Comments on your contract
A lawyer reviews the agreed text and relevant attachments. The findings explain significant issues, problematic terms and points to clarify or discuss with the other party. We agree the scope and format before starting.
Further help when needed
If you need amendments, negotiations or purchase support, we can discuss them separately. Checking the property’s documents and inspecting its physical condition are different tasks.
Getting started
Describe the task
Tell us whether the contract is still being negotiated or has been signed, what concerns you and whether there is a known decision date.
Agree the review
We clarify the documents, scope and whether the work can fit your timetable. You do not need to write a legal brief for the first enquiry.
Already signed and facing a problem?
Ask for help with the situation
A delay, unfulfilled obligation or disagreement over repayment needs a review of what happened. Describe the situation and we will suggest appropriate legal help. Dispute work is agreed separately from the €300 contract review.
Find out moreThe CPCV, completion and your deposit
What you are signing
CPCV stands for contrato-promessa de compra e venda: the parties commit to a future sale on agreed terms. The CPCV does not normally transfer ownership. The final purchase is recorded in an escritura pública or a documento particular autenticado, followed by registration.
Civil Code: Article 410Justiça: authenticated private documentsWhen the deposit may be lost or claimed back in double
Under Article 442 of the Civil Code, a buyer responsible for non-performance may lose the deposit; if the seller is responsible, the buyer may claim double. Whether this applies depends on the breach and contract terms. A delay does not automatically entitle you to double repayment. Other remedies may also be available.
Civil Code: Article 442What to check before transferring money
Check who receives the money, how the payment is described and the conditions for repayment. If you need a mortgage, address a possible refusal, deadlines and supporting documents in the contract discussions. If a dispute has already arisen, keep the agreement, payment records and correspondence so the grounds for a claim and the next steps can be assessed.
Find out moreCommon questions
Can you review a new-build contract?
Yes. We first clarify whether you need the contract terms reviewed or also the project, developer and property documents. A combined new-build review is a separate service.
Are negotiations with the seller included?
They are agreed separately. The review identifies contract issues; communicating and agreeing changes can be the next task.
Can I bring a contract from another agency?
Yes. You do not need to use our property search service to request a review.
Tell us what you need
Describe your situation. We will clarify how we can help and suggest the appropriate work.