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Cost of selling a house Portugal

The sale price isn't what you walk away with. Cost of selling a house in Portugal: estate agent fees, legal costs, certificates and what you walk away with after paying off the mortgage, plus the tax rules on any gain. Free.

Costs on top of the price

€18,106

Second home / investment ·

6.0% of the price
6.0%of the price
Transfer tax (IMT)€11,606
Stamp duty (IS)€2,400
Notary, registry & lawyer€3,500
Independent survey€600
Cash needed if you buy outright€318,106

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

What selling costs, from agent and legal fees to paying off the mortgage, and what you'd walk away with.

Sale price

Estate agent fee · 5.0%

Mortgage left to pay off

Early repayment charge if any

On a fixed or discounted deal? Paying off early can cost 1–5% of the loan.

Costs of selling

€20,0806.7% of the price
Estate agent5.0% of the price plus 23% VAT
€18,450
Legal and adminTypical fee, including 23% VAT
€1,230
Certificates and other costsEnergy certificate (about €150 to €300), technical housing file for newer homes, and registry fees to cancel any old mortgage.
€400

Sale price

€300,000

Selling costs

€20,080

You walk away with

€279,920
The seller pays, usually 5% plus 23% VAT.
Half of the gain is added to your income and taxed at normal rates (up to 48%); the main home is exempt if the money is reinvested in another main home in the EU/EEA within the time limits. Since 2023 non-residents are taxed the same way, with no withholding, but non-EU sellers need a tax representative.
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Up to dateRules last updated 16 Oct 2026Checked against official sources 23 Oct 2026Next check by 30 Oct 2026 · checked every weekSelling and lending figures checked 17 Oct 2026 · Sources: esrb.europa.eu, bportugal.pt, info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt · How we work it out

Typical costs, not a quote. Agent fees are negotiable and legal fees vary; ask for quotes. Tax on any gain depends on your circumstances: check with a tax adviser before you sell.

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How much does it cost to sell a house in Portugal?

Typically about 6.7% of the price on a €300,000 home: estate agent about €18,450, legal and admin about €1,230, certificates and other costs about €400. Agent fees are negotiable.

Do I pay tax when I sell a home in Portugal?

Half of the gain is added to your income and taxed at normal rates (up to 48%); the main home is exempt if the money is reinvested in another main home in the EU/EEA within the time limits. Since 2023 non-residents are taxed the same way, with no withholding, but non-EU sellers need a tax representative.

How much is IMT on €300,000 in Portugal?

Second home / investment: IMT is about €11,606. All buying costs together come to about €18,106, or 6.0% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Portugal?

No. Foreign buyers pay the same purchase taxes as local buyers in Portugal. Some rules on who can buy, or which rate applies, can still depend on where you live.

Can foreigners buy property in Portugal?

No limits on foreign buyers.

What do I need to buy a home in Portugal from abroad?

A NIF (Portuguese tax number). A Portuguese bank account.

When were these Portugal rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 16 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 23 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
€18,106
Cash needed
€318,106