Short answer
Request the property's habitation license (licença de utilização) and check with the local municipality (Câmara Municipal) for compliance. Also verify the land registry and tax records. A lawyer can conduct a thorough due diligence to ensure all licenses are valid and the property is legally habitable.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm with official sources.
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