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Portugal's Decreto-Lei 108/2026 overhauls construction licensing from 3 August 2026: prior notice, tacit approval, and why checking your builder now matters more.
Read articleWe cross-referenced the public records of Bati-Concept, Polyconcept, Interconcept and Promoconcept: insolvencies, liquidations, enforcement actions and the Cardoso family corporate links.
Read articleReviews, complaints and public records on Fornelosluxsteel (Barcelos, LSF houses): court cases, IMPIC licence and the Repórter Sábado report.
Read articleReviews, complaints and public records on Dilomi, a modular housing company in Vila Real: the timeline before customers paid, from official sources.
Read articlePhoenix companies look new and clean on paper, but the pattern lives in the director. Learn to identify the 3 cumulative signals before hiring a contractor in Portugal.
Read articleBuild or buy a single-family home in Portugal in 2026? The math changes by region. INE March 2026 data, 6% VAT, IMT Jovem, time cost, and the risk no one prices.
Read articleDetailed guide to interpreting the IMPIC lookup result: status, classes, categories, validity, and the warning signs many property owners miss.
Read articleConfused between alvará and certificate IMPIC? We explain when each title qualifies a contractor, the work limits, and how to check which one a company holds.
Read articleConstruction stalled and contractor not showing up? Know your legal rights, the steps to resolve it, and how to prevent it from happening.
Read articleComplete guide to legal construction warranties in Portugal. 5 and 10-year periods, how to claim defects, and why you should check the company before hiring.
Read articleComparing Racius and ObraXRAY. Raw data vs actionable risk analysis. Which tool should you use to verify a contractor before hiring in Portugal.
Read articleEverything about the CIRE 30-day deadline for claiming credits in construction insolvencies. Articles 36 and 128, credit hierarchy, and how not to miss the deadline.
Read articleOver 2,000 insolvency proceedings in Portugal in 2024. Learn how to check if your contractor has court cases.
Read articleThe Palmela case affected 114 families and 27 million euros. Learn what happened, why nobody saw it coming, and how to protect yourself.
Read articleUrgent guide: what to do when your contractor enters insolvency proceedings. Legal deadlines, required documents, and how to claim credits.
Read articleWhat is a CPCV, how the deposit works, what happens if the builder goes bankrupt, and how to protect yourself when buying in Portugal.
Read articleStep-by-step guide to verify any construction company in Portugal using free public databases.
Read articleEvery guide teaches you to verify the property. None teach you to verify the builder. This is the missing step in the Portuguese home-buying process.
Read articleLearn the most common warning signs of construction fraud in Portugal and how to protect yourself before hiring.
Read articleComplete guide to choosing a construction company in Portugal: verify IMPIC license, court records, debts, and protect your investment in construction.
Read articleSteps to take when a contractor abandons your construction project: documentation, complaints, legal action, and how to prevent it from happening.
Read articleAll documents needed to buy a house in Portugal in 2026: property tax record, land registry certificate, energy certificate, and the document everyone forgets.
Read articleA 10-point checklist of essential things to verify before hiring a contractor in Portugal. Protect your project and avoid costly surprises.
Read articleBeyond the house price, there are dozens of costs nobody mentions. IMT, Stamp Tax, bank evaluation, insurance, and the cost of not verifying the builder.
Read articleHow much it costs to build a house in Portugal in 2026: price per sqm (€950 to €1,500), total cost by type T2/T3/T4, project phases, and hidden costs.
Read articleLearn how to verify any construction company's IMPIC license (alvará) in Portugal. Full guide covering classes, categories, and online verification.
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