Safety and Stability
Your comprehensive concierge service for immigration,
relocation, and exclusive buyer representation.
Seeking a Safe Haven? Experience the Peace of Living in Portugal!
In uncertain times, more Expats are exploring opportunities to relocate abroad, seeking a life where stability, safety, and a secure future for their families come first.
At Brint, we specialize in providing comprehensive relocation services to help you establish a new chapter in Portugal. We offer the expertise, guidance, and personalized support you need to make this transition seamless.
Discover the peace of mind that comes with living in a country known for its political stability, welcoming communities, and unmatched quality of life. Let us help you find the perfect place to call home—because your family’s safety and happiness deserve nothing less.
Reasons to choose Portugal
Portugal is in the TOP 10 safest country in the world
Multiple World's Best Destination Award
Diversity of climates. Choose what suits you best
Travel to Rome, Paris, London: Low Season Roundtrip €30+
No wealthy - inheritance taxes, Portfolio Diversification
Expect to pay 1/3 of what you are now paying
Portuguese cuisine & wine are known to be delicious
Concierge Doctor for Less than €40/m: Be treated at home
Visa-free travel without 90 days restriction
PORTUGAL REAL ESTATE
Buy your European piece of Paradise. Low Interest Rates, Secure Investments, Portfolio Diversification
Citizenship in 5 years after living in Portugal with a residence permit
Inexhaustible source of geographic beauty
US Tuition: $25k/year
Portugal tuition: less than $2k/year
Portuguese are well-known for welcoming foreigners
Your Comprehensive Solution: 1. Real Estate, 2. Immigration and 3. Relocation
We’ve simplified the journey to a new life abroad by combining three essential services into one seamless package. With our Concierge Relocation we expertly handle every detail of immigration, relocation, and real estate acquisition, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience.
From securing your dream property to coordinating your move, our meticulous approach delivers peace of mind.
1. Real Estate
Exclusive Buyer’s Agents: 100% Dedicated to You
Do you have these concerns?
- Navigating the Foreign Market with Precision: Understanding the intricacies of the Portuguese real estate market can be complex, but with our expert guidance, you will navigate local laws, regulations, and market trends with ease.
- Legal and Financial Security: Your investment’s legal soundness and financial security are our top priorities. We provide comprehensive legal assistance and robust financial services to protect your assets, ensuring every aspect of your investment is secure.
- Overcoming Language Barriers: Language should never impede your progress. Our bilingual team guarantees clear communication and understanding throughout the entire process, ensuring you are always well-informed and confident in your decisions.
- Transparency and Hidden Costs: Concerned about hidden expenses? Our transparent fee structure eliminates surprises, offering an all-inclusive package at a one-time cost. This comprehensive service covers everything you need, leveraging our expertise, streamlined processes, and extensive network to maximize your savings and investment value.
Experience unparalleled service and confidence with our premier offerings, designed to make your property acquisition in Portugal seamless and rewarding.
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At Brint Portugal, we are dedicated Exclusive Buyer’s Agents (EBA)—never working for the seller. Our unwavering commitment is to protect your interests and secure the ideal property for you, ensuring a seamless and transparent experience throughout the process.
Navigating Portugal’s unique real estate landscape can be challenging without the right expertise. As specialists in the Portuguese market, we offer an all-inclusive package that covers every detail of your property acquisition:
- Comprehensive planning and coordination for your purchase
- Structural inspections (up to €1,000) and appraisals (up to €250)
- Full legal protection, including title research, document verification, and contract drafting
- Detailed property surveys and vigilant supervision throughout the transaction
- Assistance with financing options to streamline the credit process
With Brint, you can invest confidently, knowing every step is managed with precision and care, providing you with peace of mind and unmatched service.
We’ve designed a comprehensive, step-by-step process to ensure that every aspect of your real estate journey is handled with meticulous care. In the next section, we’ll walk you through how our exclusive buyer’s services simplify and safeguard the entire process, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—finding your dream property in Portugal.
OUR EXCLUSIVE 'EBA PACKAGE' & BUYING PROCESS
“you completely filtered all the stress for us!”
– Nikhil and Malika
1. Initial Meeting
Complimentary Buyer Consultation Following Qualification:: During our planning session, we determine your homebuying goals and establish a customized timeline to suit your needs.
2. Local Documentation
Facilitating NIF (Social Security Number for Fiscal Needs), fiscal representation and remote bank account opening - Takes approximetely 1 week for NIF and 4 weeks for Bank Openning.
Comprehensive assistance in the loan process (when needed), loan interview to calculate your Debt to Income ratio, a Loan Dossier, & the submission of applications to multiple banks for pre-approval.
4. Property Search
Actively scouring listings, databases, and partners to identify properties that align with your criteria and providing access to off-market properties when available.
5. Property Showings
Coordinating property viewings, which may include video recordings and live video tours, and accompanying you to viewings to offer insights and advice.
6. Market Analysis
Performing a comprehensive market analysis of the local real estate market, which includes offering valuable insights into recent sales, market trends, and pricing.
7. Price Assessment
Conducting a property internal price assessment, which involves evaluating the property's history, comparing it to similar sales, and determining the price per square meter.
8. independent appraisal
Obtaining an independent appraisal by a certified agent to assess the property's condition, value, and potential, as well as identify any potential issues or concerns.
9. property inspection
Guidance on potential issues that may arise, all done by a third party inspection company before making an offer to leverage negotiations effectively.
10. Offer & Negotiation
Negotiating with sellers or their representatives on your behalf to secure the most favorable deal, all while ensuring protection through contingencies.
11. Docs Initial Check
Conducting an initial check of property documents to ensure alignment with the actual floor plan, local regulations, and Title Survey.
12. Contract Draft & Sign:
Reviewing and translating the CPCV contract and associated docs through lawyers, and signing on your behalf with a Power of Attorney when needed.
13. Closing Scheduling
Coordinating with multiple parties (lawyers, notaries, seller agents, property owners, etc.), issuing tax guides and assisting with their payment
14. Insurances
Coordinating and connecting you with a trusted insurance broker for your protection, with the goal of securing better rates and a lower APR/TAEG.
15. Final Docs Check
Conducting a final check on documents and title to ensure compliance, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
16. Closing Support
guiding and translating for you throughout the closing process, and facilitating the signing of the deed with a Power of Attorney when necessary.
17. Money Transfers
Facilitating money transfer by referring you to a trusted partner for smoother transactions and real savings on currency exchange.
18. Post Care
Real Assistance with home-related services, such as utility connections and deep cleaning when necessary.
19. Property Management
For investment purchases, we partner and coordinate rental agents to provide exceptional property management services.
SECURITY
We prioritize your privacy and security, ensuring the strictest confidentiality when it comes to handling your personal and financial information.
Investors Concierge
We provide comprehensive support, from business setup to interior design, connecting you with necessary parties for a seamless investment process.
As your one-stop solution, we assist with relocation, offering visa support through legal professionals, and addressing various other essential requirements.
EDUCATION
We provide expert guidance on the real estate market, neighborhoods, and home-buying strategies, along with essential information on the legal and financial aspects of home buying.
CUSTOMIZATION
Our services are tailored to your unique needs and preferences, adapting to changing circumstances throughout your homebuying journey.
Brint had the privilege to help Michael and his family to buy their house here, as their exclusive Portugal buyer's agent.
We asked him to share his experience as a seasoned real estate investor in the US, buying in Portugal. Here is his testimonial:
Complete Real Estate Process explained by our clients Malika and Nihil
Malika and Nikhil watched our videos on youtube, researched our site, and contacted our team in December 2021. By April 2022 they had their keys, and the entire process was by proxy!
2. Portugal Visa
Assistance
Seamless Integration
The Portugal Visa is a fast and affordable way for you and your family to realize your dream of living in Europe
Our Portugal Visa Assistance goes beyond the basics. We help you obtain your NIF (Tax Identification Number), open a bank account, prepare a dossier for the embassy interview, and assist with various other essential procedures, ensuring your integration into the Portuguese system is smooth and stress-free.
We assist you throughout the application process, helping you secure a two-year Visa, extendable for an additional three years, ensuring a smoother journey to European citizenship than ever before.
Range of services to make the process smooth and worry-free:
- Complete Guidance: We reduce stress during the process;
- Creation of Embassy Dossier in Portuguese; Certified Translations; Translation and Authentication of Birth Certificates and FBI Criminal Records Included;
- Fast Approval Timeframe: 30-60 days with an average of 40 days approval (100% Approval Rate);
- Documental Guidance: We prepare more documents than requested by the embassy based on our clients’ experiences. Some clients had to send additional documents based on their situations, and we included all documents from past experiences in our list;
- Interview Scheduling and Coordination: Our team remains on standby until you leave the embassy to assist with last-minute requests/answers;
- Accompanied by Lawyer: During the immigration interview, our immigration lawyer will be present to assist you for extra assurance;
- Consulting: We answer all questions and are available daily to make the process smooth and easy.
- Preparation and Signing of Power of Attorney;
- Obtaining the Tax Identification Number (NIF) for the principal applicant and all dependents (fee included);
- Being the Fiscal Representative (fee included);
- Processing Documents to Open a Bank Account Remotely (fee included);
- Welcome Pack: We provide customers with all necessary information;
- Digital Organization: We create folders and insert all required documents in Google Drive, organizing the entire process in the cloud;
- Document Checklist: We maintain constant communication with the client about pending items throughout the process;
- Guidance on Money Transfers;
- Document Checklist and Final Compilation Guidance before the main interview;
- Follow-Up Until Visa Approval: (Check Roadmap Transition Services for complete assistance between the visa and immigration interview);
- Immigration Interview Scheduling;
- Our lawyer accompanies the principal applicant to the immigration interview;
- Our lawyer accompanies dependents at the immigration interview;
- Translation between Lawyer and Clients, if necessary.
With our Portugal Visa Assistance, we ensure you have all the necessary support, from paperwork preparation to visa approval, making your move to Portugal as smooth as possible.
3. Premium Relocation
Our responsibilities.
Your peace of mind.
Personalized assistance to ensure your relocation experience is smooth and enjoyable.
We help you to take care of important details during your international moving process. Countless aspects of your life and your family’s life must be rearranged, cancelled or restarted in your new country. Before you get heavily involved in the moving process, we recommend you to make a list with all the necessary steps to relocate smoothly.
We will provide detailed to-do lists regarding all the things you need to take care once you arrive here, to make sure nothing is overlooked. In other words, while you deal with your transition there, we will take care of it here.
Our Premium Relocation Concierge Service offers personalized support for individuals and families upon their arrival. Among various other services, we guide you through the process of acquiring essential identification numbers (NISS, Utente Numbers), take care of setting up basic services (water, electricity, and internet), and assist with applications for fiscal benefits such as the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) status.
At Brint, we like to think ahead and therefore, you can expect to save as our goal is to expedite time and minimize unnecessary costs.
All services listed below are included, except in cases where additional fees are specified.
Services provided by licensed partner lawyers and accountants:
- Introduction to trusted accountants and lawyers.
- Registration of NISS (Social Security Number): we handle this process on your behalf, sparing you the need to visit the social security department.
- Fiscal Address Update: we manage the address change with the finance department, eliminating your direct involvement.
- NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) or similar fiscal benefits package.
- Guidance on changing your driver’s license.
- Guidance on obtaining proof of address needed for various documents in your city hall.
- Certified translations by lawyers.
- Authentications and certifications when needed.
- Available Fiscal Study (only for relocation clients – €500).
- Planning, coordination, and preparation before and after arrival.
- Organization and execution of airport transportation to your residence.
- Airport reception in your new country of residence.
- Cell phone SIM cards upon your arrival.
- Neighborhood orientation tour as a local.
- Assistance with setbacks and unforeseen events.
- Power of Attorney to represent you in Portugal if necessary.
- Contract, connection, and installation of public utility accounts (water, gas, electricity, etc.).
- High-speed internet and phone contract, internet installation.
- Assistance with local apps for food delivery, car rides, among others.
- Guidance on obtaining Government Health Numbers.
- Setup and guidance for a private doctor.
- Explanation on navigating the Portuguese Health System.
- Assistance in procuring Private Health Insurance if needed.
- Guidance on the National Health System app.
- Overview of the public healthcare system and private healthcare options.
- Assistance with car registration.
- Guidance on car insurance procurement.
- Instructions on transferring your driver’s license.
- Car rental: local search for the best deals (client’s credit card required).
- Guidance on car financing.
- Answering relocation-related questions before and after arrival, and providing local tips (up to 30 days, except for NISS and UTENTE numbers).
- Advocacy on your behalf, if necessary, using local knowledge.
- Providing a list of important and valuable information.
- Utilizing our expertise to expedite processes on your behalf.
- Assistance in finding local temporary accommodations.
- Shopping assistance: one-time supermarket visit to show the best places to shop on the day of arrival.
- Practical tips showcasing local apps for food, car rides, the national health system, etc.
- Guidance on school information, enrollment, documentation.
- Guidance on bringing animals (if necessary – 120-day process).
- Assistance in finding and hiring contractors on your behalf (cleaning, gardening, painting, etc.).
- Translation for other matters.
- Assistance with local reservations.
Reasons to Choose Brint
Full Service
One-stop shop for all your real estate investment & relocation needs in Portugal. We turn the stress into comfort and ease.
Safe Immigration
D7 Visa: we will refer you to lawyers we trust to take care of the entire process and accompany you to your interviews.
Happy Relocation
Moving to Portugal is both exciting and challenging. We take care of all the relocation services you may need.
Family Support
The necessary assistance for you and for your family when arriving in Portugal. Airport Service Meet, Mini Bus Rental for all passengers, Fiscal Number, Bank Account, Apostille, Translations, Utilities Connection, Assistance on getting Social Security and Medical Numbers, School Registration, Driver's License, etc.
Real Estate Deals
Real estate is a street asset, you need to be on the ground to understand the local dynamics to choose the best investments. We will work for you, the buyer. In order to avoid conflict of interest, we don't work for sellers. We go after what is best for you alone.
Property
Management
Maintenance of your property in your absence. Contracting public utility services (water, electricity, gas, TV, phone, internet), Rentals, Cleaning, House Sitting, Gardening, Decoration, Remodeling, etc.
Main Differences between Exclusive Portugal Buyer's Agents
and Traditional Real Estate Agents
- As your Exclusive Portugal Buyers agents, we significantly expedite the property buying process through our targeted property searches, tailored specifically to your needs, and our in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market. We streamline the entire process, from initial searching to closing, by efficiently coordinating with various parties and utilizing our expert negotiation skills to secure the best deals. Our ability to identify and address potential issues in properties or contracts early on prevents time-consuming complications later. Furthermore, our personalized advice and support throughout the buying journey facilitate quicker decision-making and minimize the time you spend on research and dealing with uncertainties, making the entire experience more efficient and less time-consuming for you.
- Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents (EBAs): EBAs provide an all-encompassing service that includes coordination of the mortgage process, conducting title surveys, thorough documents research, and ensuring legal protection with contract drafts reviewed by lawyers. We also manage property inspections, arrange for dual appraisals (internal and external), assist in acquiring insurance, and engage in bank bidding to secure better mortgage terms. This comprehensive approach ensures a smooth, end-to-end process for the buyer.
- In Portugal’s real estate market, the absence of a centralized MLS creates unique challenges with its multitude of listings varying in details. As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we bridge this gap by blending a comprehensive nationwide overview with the nuanced understanding of local premium agents in different regions. This dual approach unites the best of both worlds, allowing us to efficiently sift through the diverse property options. We collaborate effectively with reputable seller agents across the country, forming valuable partnerships in every transaction. Our robust nationwide network and quality connections open doors to exclusive off-market properties, expanding the spectrum of investment opportunities for our clients. Our operations span key areas including the Madeira and Azores Islands, Algarve, Alentejo, Lisbon, Silver Coast, Porto, and the North region. This wide coverage, combined with local expertise, ensures that we not only find the best properties but also match them to the ideal locations that align with our clients’ unique lifestyle or investment goals.
- AS YOUR EXCLUSIVE PORTUGAL BUYERS AGENTS, we provide access to unlimited inventory, presenting all available options in the market, regardless of who has the listing. We also offer exclusive entry to hundreds of off-market properties through our national partners. This ensures you have an unparalleled selection of options at your fingertips and are exposed to the widest possible range of properties that fit your criteria.
- Traditional real estate agents, while adhering to ethical standards, naturally focus on promoting properties listed by their agency first. This practice is a standard approach worldwide; as seller’s agents, they have a commitment to prioritize the properties entrusted to them by owners. Their primary aim is to sell these listings, and therefore, they often show their own and their colleagues’ listings before exploring options from other agencies. This inherent focus on their listings can sometimes restrict the initial variety of choices presented to buyers, contrasting with Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents who offer a wide array of properties from various sources right from the beginning.
As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, our negotiation strategy is entirely focused on advancing the buyer’s interests. We operate without any conflict of interest, as we never represent sellers. This singular focus allows us to adopt an aggressive stance in negotiations, ensuring that we pursue the most favorable terms and conditions exclusively for our clients. Our commitment is to secure the best possible deal, whether that involves lower prices, better terms, or advantageous contingencies. Our role is to be advocates for our buyers, using every piece of information and market insight to their advantage.
Our fiduciary duty as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents is unequivocally aligned with the buyer. This commitment encompasses loyalty, confidentiality, diligence, and obedience exclusively towards our client’s interests. We are obligated to provide unbiased and honest advice, prioritize the buyer’s financial interests, and maintain absolute discretion in all dealings. Our actions and recommendations are driven solely by what is most beneficial for the buyer, ensuring that their objectives are met.
Our expertise as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents is rooted in a deep understanding of the real estate market from a buyer’s perspective. We specialize in identifying factors that are crucial for buyers, such as the potential for future resale value, the growth prospects of different neighborhoods, and the long-term benefits of specific property features. Our goal is to equip you with all the information you need to make a well-informed decision, ensuring that your purchase is not only suitable for your current needs but also a valuable asset in the future.
- Traditional real estate agents, while knowledgeable about the market, often have a broader focus that includes both buying and selling properties. Their insights are frequently aligned with selling strategies, such as understanding what features are most attractive to potential buyers or how to price a property for a quick sale. This perspective is valuable, but it can differ from the in-depth knowledge a buyer needs when making a purchasing decision. For instance, they might emphasize the appeal of a property in the current market without the same concentration on the property’s long-term growth potential or how changes in the neighborhood could affect future value. This difference in focus means that buyers might not get the full spectrum of information needed for a purchase that’s not just satisfactory now but also a wise investment for the future. Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents fill this gap by providing buyer-centric market insights and guidance.
As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, our sole commitment is to the buyer, which places us in a unique position free of conflicts of interest. This singular focus means that every piece of advice we give, every property we suggest, and every negotiation strategy we employ is tailored specifically to benefit the buyer. We don’t have listings to sell or sellers to appease, so our recommendations are unbiased and purely in the interest of finding the best possible outcome for our clients. This clarity of purpose ensures that buyers receive dedicated attention and guidance that is 100% aligned with their needs and goals. The absence of divided loyalties means we can fully concentrate on securing the most advantageous deal for our clients, both in terms of price and contract terms.
- Traditional real estate agents, committed to professionalism and integrity, often operate in dual representation roles, serving both sellers and buyers. This position, aimed at achieving satisfactory results for both parties, can lead to inherent conflicts of interest. Balancing the seller’s desire for a high sale price with the buyer’s preference for a lower price may impact their capacity to fully represent the buyer’s interests. In contrast, Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents focus exclusively on the buyer, ensuring that their clients’ needs and objectives are always the primary concern, free from the complexities of dual representation.
As Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, our sole commitment is to the buyer, which places us in a unique position free of conflicts of interest. This singular focus means that every piece of advice we give, every property we suggest, and every negotiation strategy we employ is tailored specifically to benefit the buyer. We don’t have listings to sell or sellers to appease, so our recommendations are unbiased and purely in the interest of finding the best possible outcome for our clients. This clarity of purpose ensures that buyers receive dedicated attention and guidance that is 100% aligned with their needs and goals. The absence of divided loyalties means we can fully concentrate on securing the most advantageous deal for our clients, both in terms of price and contract terms.
- Traditional real estate agents, acting with good intentions and in good faith, generally aim to create outcomes beneficial for both sellers and buyers. However, when it comes to leveraging financial strategies in negotiations, they may not exhibit the same level of assertiveness as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents. Their guidance through the pre-approval process is often part of a broader strategy to serve both parties’ interests, leading to a more generalized approach in negotiations. This dual representation can result in less aggressive use of financial tools like pre-approvals and cash offers, which are key tactics employed by Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents.
In our role as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we place a high priority on the legal and contractual aspects of property purchases. Recognizing the complexities of real estate transactions, we ensure that our buyers receive robust legal protection. This involves a thorough review of all contracts and legal documents by experienced lawyers specializing in real estate. Our aim is to identify and address any potential legal issues before they become problems. This includes clarifying terms, ensuring compliance with real estate laws, and safeguarding against any clauses that could be detrimental to the buyer’s interests. We also check if every part of the house has been legally registered to avoid potential headaches. Our approach is proactive – we don’t just react to legal challenges; we anticipate and manage them to provide a secure and legally sound transaction for our clients through lawyers and notaries.
- Traditional real estate agents may not provide the same level of detailed legal and contractual scrutiny. For instance, they might not verify whether every room in a property is properly registered or if there are any registration issues with a pool. They may also not check environmental factors such as high humidity or potential legal complications in the paperwork. While they assist in the general transaction process with good faith, their service may not extend to the in-depth legal analysis and personalized advice that is a cornerstone of our approach as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents. This difference in service levels can be crucial, as it impacts the degree of protection and assurance a buyer receives in their property purchase.
In our role as Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we place significant emphasis on property inspections and appraisals. Understanding the crucial role these elements play, we conduct comprehensive inspections to uncover any potential issues with a property that could affect its value or suitability for the buyer. Additionally, we utilize dual appraisals — both our internal assessment and independent professional evaluations — to gain a well-rounded understanding of the property’s true market value. This dual appraisal approach provides a solid basis for informed negotiations, allowing us to advocate effectively for our clients. By identifying any discrepancies between the listed price and the appraised value, we are equipped to negotiate the price and terms more effectively, ensuring our clients pay a fair price and understand the investment they are making.
- Traditional Real Estate Agents, committed to professional integrity and focused on achieving balanced outcomes for all parties, can encounter constraints in their dual role. This balancing act often restricts their ability to concentrate on uncovering property flaws or negotiating lower prices, as it could counter their responsibility to the seller. As a result, buyers collaborating with these agents might not receive detailed insights into a property’s true condition and market value, which can influence their negotiating power. Specifically, this limitation may affect the buyer’s opportunity to secure terms more favorable than those of the seller, as the agent’s role involves equitably managing both parties’ interests.
At Brint, as uoir Exclusive Portugal Buyers Agents, we provide highly personalized services, tailoring property searches and process flows to individual buyer needs, whether they are investors seeking ROI or expats looking for a smooth relocation. Offer comprehensive coordination and stress management by liaising with various service providers nationally, ensuring each buyer’s unique requirements are met effectively.
- Traditional Real Estate Agents, while dedicated to professional ethics and focused on creating balanced outcomes for both sellers and buyers, typically adopt a more uniform approach to service. This methodology may not always account for the varied needs of distinct buyer groups like investors and expats. Consequently, they might not provide the same degree of customized coordination and tailored process adaptation that aligns with the specific objectives of different buyers.
