How It Works
Clear steps.
No surprises.
From first contact to final deed, here is exactly what to expect when working with Landfall — real timelines, no unnecessary red tape.
In that conversation we align on your profile: budget, financing needs, timeline, property type and preferred area. If you need a mortgage, we advise starting the pre-approval process immediately — it's the most time-consuming part and best handled early.
After qualification, the profile is published anonymously in the Landfall buyer portfolio — visible to developers and sellers. No personal data revealed: only area, type, budget and timeline. The right property may come before you even find it.
Feedback from each viewing refines the next shortlist. When the right property appears, you're ready to act.
If there is a mortgage, the bank proceeds with the property valuation, followed by final approval, issuance of the FINE and a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period. Timelines depend on each lender. We coordinate with the bank, notary and all parties through to the deed signing and key handover.
Frequently asked
questions.
Because our focus is speed and efficiency. Viewings without prior qualification often lead to stalled processes — the buyer finds the property but can't act in time. Pre-qualification protects everyone: your time, the seller's time, and ensures that when you find the right property, you can make an offer immediately.
Typically around 1 week for an initial response, if documentation is complete. The full approval process — including property valuation, FINE issuance and the cooling-off period — takes an additional 4 to 8 weeks. We recommend starting the banking process before viewings begin, so you don't miss opportunities.
Yes. We work with any qualified buyer — local or international. Our bilingual service (Portuguese and English) makes the process straightforward for foreign buyers unfamiliar with the language or Portuguese legal procedures.
The CPCV (Promissory Purchase and Sale Contract) is a bilateral agreement that formalises the deal between buyer and seller before the final deed. It includes the price, conditions and deadline for signing. It is signed with a deposit (typically 10–20% of the value) — if the seller withdraws, they must return double; if the buyer withdraws, they forfeit the deposit. It legally protects the deal while the mortgage and deed are being arranged.