What should I pay attention to when buying a used property or renovating old buildings? Old houses and apartments are usually cheaper than new buildings, but often lack more important things such as energy efficiency and comfort of life. These properties are also located primarily in long-established areas. In addition, the construction time is manageable and the charm and price do the rest for it. The... 17 Dec 2020 min reading Fundo Ambiental, Ministério do Ambiente) What about the purchase of a listed property? If we buy a listed building or property, it is important to note that all renovations must be coordinated with the appropriate authorities in advance. It should be noted that there are many requirements regarding the refurbishment, and these rarely leave room for interpretation. New windows and doors have to match the architecture and are mostly custom-made, but there are subsidies such as IFFRU (´REAS DE REABILITA´O URBANA - Portal da Habita´o (portaldahabitacao.pt)) The Portuguese Tax Office has also provided tax relief for owners and self-users. Author: Paulo Lopes Share article FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy link