Selling in Madeira

Maximise your return

Selling property in Madeira demands local expertise, an international buyer network, and the negotiation skill to achieve the outcome you deserve. We provide all three.

Why Choose Us

The right partner
makes all the difference

Selling a property in Madeira is a significant transaction. The difference between a satisfactory result and an exceptional one lies in the quality of representation on your side. We bring the network, knowledge, and negotiation skill to maximise what you receive.

International Buyer Network

Direct access to qualified buyers from the UK, EU, Scandinavia, and beyond — clients actively seeking premium Madeira property.

Local Pricing Intelligence

Our granular knowledge of comparable sales, micro-locations, and market trends ensures your property is priced to attract — not to linger.

Legal and Financial Support

We coordinate with trusted independent lawyers, notaries, and tax specialists so every step of your sale is watertight.

Negotiation Expertise

Understanding buyer psychology is as important as knowing the market. We negotiate with precision to protect your position and maximise your outcome.

Discretion as Standard

Sensitive sales handled with complete confidentiality. Your property, your terms — shared only with genuinely qualified buyers.

Full-Service Representation

From initial valuation to keys exchanged, we manage every detail. You remain informed without being burdened by complexity.

The Process

Six steps to a
successful sale

Selling property should feel like a controlled, informed process — not a leap of faith. Our structured approach removes ambiguity at every stage, keeping you confident and in command from the first valuation to the final transfer.

Free Property Valuation

We begin with a thorough, no-obligation assessment of your property. Drawing on live market data and comparable transactions, we give you an honest and accurate picture of what your property is worth — and what strategy will achieve it.

Marketing Strategy

We design a bespoke marketing approach that reaches qualified international buyers — not just local listings. Your property is presented beautifully and placed directly in front of buyers from the UK, EU, and further afield who are actively searching.

Buyer Qualification

Every prospective buyer is vetted before being introduced to your property. We confirm financial readiness, establish genuine intent, and ensure your time is spent only with parties who can and will complete.

Negotiation and Offer Management

When offers arrive, we manage the process with precision. Our knowledge of buyer psychology and comparable market values means we negotiate firmly and strategically — always with your interests at the centre of every decision.

Legal Due Diligence Support

We coordinate closely with independent lawyers to manage the promissory contract (CPCV), verify documentation, and ensure that both parties are fully protected throughout. Nothing progresses until every box is ticked.

Completion and Fund Transfer

At the notary, the final deed is signed and ownership formally transferred. Funds are released and confirmed — and we remain on hand to handle any post-completion queries so the process finishes as smoothly as it began.

Tax Considerations

Understand before
you sell

Portuguese tax rules on property sales are straightforward once explained clearly. Here is a plain-language guide to the key considerations — so you can plan with confidence, not uncertainty.

Capital Gains Tax (IRS / IRC)

Applies to gains realised on sale

In Portugal, capital gains on property sales are subject to IRS (for individuals) or IRC (for companies). For residents, 50% of the gain is added to taxable income and taxed at progressive rates. Non-residents are taxed on 100% of the gain at a flat 28% rate. Your precise liability depends on acquisition cost, improvement costs, and applicable indexation.

Reinvestment Exemption

Potentially exempt if reinvesting in a primary residence

If you are a Portuguese tax resident selling your primary residence and you reinvest the proceeds in another primary residence within Portugal (or the EU/EEA) within a specific timeframe, you may qualify for full or partial exemption from capital gains tax. This is one of the most significant and frequently overlooked reliefs available to sellers.

Non-Resident Seller Implications

Different rules apply if you are not resident in Portugal

Non-resident sellers are subject to a flat 28% CGT rate on 100% of the gain — unlike residents who benefit from the 50% inclusion rule. Tax treaties between Portugal and your country of residence may reduce or eliminate double taxation. Engaging a specialist adviser before completion is strongly recommended.

UK Sellers Post-Brexit

Treaty protections remain, but equal treatment no longer applies

Since the UK's exit from the EU, British sellers no longer benefit from the 50% CGT inclusion rule previously available to EU/EEA residents. UK residents are now taxed on 100% of the gain at 28%. The UK–Portugal Double Taxation Convention remains in force, providing credit relief on UK CGT liability — but the net position requires careful calculation case by case.

The above is intended as a general guide only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Tax rules change and individual circumstances vary significantly. We strongly recommend engaging an independent Portuguese tax adviser before completing any sale.