Buying in Portugal made easy

     

 Petra has been pivotal in our search for a new home in Lisbon. Being overwhelmed as a prospective buyer by all types of real estate brokers active in the local market, she managed to help us navigate the market and quickly found a matching opportunity. On the dealmaking side she has been ultra professional. With her years of corporate mergers and acquisitions experience as a transaction lawyer, she is very well skilled to guide you through all aspects of the acquisition process, be it during the negotiations with the sellers as well as during the due diligence process up to closing the deal. Equally important, Petra is well networked and introduced us to high quality advisors that are crucial to a smooth closing of the transaction. 

D & S (Belgium)

     

 Finding and buying an apartment in Lisbon whilst living abroad proved to be a challenging task, even for an experienced real estate developer and advanced Portuguese speaker like me. I was very happy to have Petra helping me pave the road and find the type of apartment I had in mind. I choose my apartment based on her video & photo reports and overall judgement of the place and location. Sounds crazy, but in an overheated Lisbon market her help was crucial and I would never have found my apartment without her. She is smart & practical, gives honest advice and opinions and puts things in perspective. Being an investor herself, she knows the market and has a nose for the best opportunities, add to this her wealth of local connections, her love for Portugal and you are all set. 

K. Lizen (Belgium)

     

 I highly recommend Petra for anyone in need of a realtor in Cascais, Lisbon, and other areas along the coast of Portugal. She went above and beyond the call of duty in all aspects of assistance in acquiring my wonderful home in the center of Cascais, the town she also lives in and has a wealth of knowledge about and passion for. Petra provided invaluable support and guidance before and after my move from the US with her expertise in expat and local issues. She also has an excellent network of trustworthy professionals to rely on. Her key standouts, which proved to be invaluable to me, are her reliability, authenticity, intelligence, tenacity, personable style of professionalism, and patience, especially as I was under pressure to secure an apartment in a very short period of time. She speaks fluent Portuguese, which is a huge advantage negotiating with locals. One can have full confidence utilizing her services to secure a place that they will be happy to call home in Portugal. 

D. Reis (USA)

     

 Petra helped us enormously in finding a beautiful house in Portugal for my family and me. She was extremely helpful with her knowledge of the housing situation in Portugal and with her access to the housing platform. Since she speaks fluently Portuguese she helped us with translating and speaking to the different realtors. Also, she did a good research of the neighborhoods we wanted to buy a house, including visits to the town, sending us photos and videos so we could actually see where she was and what she meant. She goes all the way to assist in the search and help with choosing the right investment. She is clear, fun and straightforward. Thanks to Petra we now moved into our Portuguese dream house! 

C. Kerkhof (The Netherlands)

     

 Thanks to Petra, our real estate agent in Portugal, we were able to find the house of our dreams. Petra stands out due to her unwavering commitment, extensive knowledge, and authentic enthusiasm for assisting clients. The whole process of finding a new home was made much easier by Petra's attentiveness to our wants and needs from the very beginning of our collaboration. We were always well-informed and reassured by Petra's expertise in the local real estate market and her remarkable communication abilities. She patiently answered all of our questions, offered insightful commentary, and helped us navigate the complexities of the home-buying process. We were able to find a house that was much better than we had hoped for because to Petra's professionalism and meticulousness. Her steadfast dedication to ensuring client happiness and her constant encouragement throughout the entire process were genuinely admirable. We felt confident in Petra's hands the whole time because of her personable approach and pleasant temperament. We are really grateful to Petra for helping us find the ideal home in Carcavelos. We would highly suggest Petra to everyone looking for a trustworthy real estate agent. Because of her extensive knowledge, honesty, and dedication to her customers, she is a priceless asset to any real estate company. Our ideal home is now a reality thanks to you, Petra! 

H. Wiersma (Switzerland)

     

 Petra é aquele tipo de profissional que ajuda de fato a resolver sua vida. Me foi de grande valia em várias situações imobiliárias: uma delas foi quando precisava de comprar um imóvel de alto padrão em Lisboa / Portugal, à distância sem poder ir até o local. Ela foi fantástica. Usando de todos os recursos, ela localizou os melhores investimentos e me fez visualizar cada um deles como se estivesse presente, fantástica! Assim comprei um imóvel em Cascais sem ter conhecido, previamente, mas somente pela confiança nesta profissional. E não me arrependi, ao contrário quando pude ir visitar, só 6 meses depois da compra, foi ainda mais surpreendente positivamente do que imaginava . Sem falar que todos os trâmites financeiros, legais e jurídicos foram sempre minuciosamente orientados por ela. Pessoa realmente de confiança e de alto profissionalismo! Obrigado Petra. 

M. Teixeira (Brazil)

     

 My wife and me were looking for a second home in Portugal. We had an idea of what we wanted in terms of property. We didn’t have any knowledge on the financial and legal regulations though. At that time we were lucky to get in touch with Petra. At that moment she gave us a lot of valuable and reliable information. On top of that, she has a broad network of very professional and dedicated persons who can look at these 2 topics. This also speeds up the buying process considerably. In our case it only took 10 weeks between the first visit of the property and the handing over of the keys. So if you are looking for a 5*service, Petra is the person you must contact ! We could not have done it without her. Thanks again Petra! 

L. Seghers (The Netherlands)

     

 When I decided to rent out my house in Cascais which was recently renovated, I was very reluctant on how to proceed. When a friend introduced me to Petra I felt that I found the right person to help me with the process. Portugal is not an easy country for renting since the law is not on the landlord's side so it is important to have a tenant with the right profile. She did a brilliant job selecting possible tenants and after only 3 visits the contract was signed. After this contract ended Petra only needed 1 visit to have the house rented again. Very communicative, helpful in any way she can, extremely professional and an excellent intermediate. Highly recommended. 

W. Peeters (Belgium)

     

 Wij hebben Petra ingeschakeld om onze Quinta (B&B met Glampinglodges) te verkopen. Petra is een zeer enthousiaste dame, die weet waar ze over praat en wat ze doet. Door de contacten die ze heeft, zijn er prachtige foto’s en drone filmpjes gemaakt van onze quinta. Als zelfstandige makelaar, onder de vlag van IAD Portugal, werd de quinta geplaatst op heel veel internationale sites. Dit kun je zelf aangeven, internationaal of nationaal of beiden. Al snel kwamen de bezichtigingen op gang, ze spreekt telefonisch met de mensen van te voren, zodat er alleen kijkers kwamen die écht voor onze plek wilden én konden gaan. Tijdens het verkoopproces duurt het allemaal erg lang (voor je gevoel), maar uiteindelijk is het gelukt om onze plek te verkopen. Tussen intake en overdracht zaten maar 8 maanden. We zouden Petra aan iedereen aanraden! 

S. Kolken (The Netherlands)

     

 Petra´s enthousiasme en oprechte interesse, aandacht en betrokkenheid hebben ons vertrouwen gegeven in het aankoopproces in Portugal. Op de juiste momenten was ze er voor ons en wist ze haarfijn te vertellen wat we nodig hadden in de fase waarin we zaten. Door goed te luisteren, de juiste vragen te stellen en enthousiast mee te denken hebben wij haar als erg waardevolle adviseur ervaren. Daarnaast heeft Petra ons enorm geholpen met haar professionele netwerk en een sterk team van juridische en financiele adviseurs om ons heen gezet om het aankoopproces goed te laten verlopen. Nogmaals bedankt Petra! 

T. Verburg (The Netherlands)

     

 We cannot recommend Petra highly enough! From the moment we set an eye on Quinta do Rio Alva, she went above and beyond to help us secure the deal. Petra patiently guided us through every step, from negotiations to closing, ensuring that we were informed and comfortable throughout. She was always available for any question or query we had (which were alot!) through Whatsapp or phone calls, and always answered immediately! Petra went above and beyond her duties, and even suggested a great mortgage broker to help us with financing and was active in all the negotiations we had with the Portuguese banks. Thanks to her hard work, we are now the proud owners of our perfect home, Quinta do Rio Alva. If you're looking for someone you can trust with one of the biggest decisions of your life, Petra is the one! 

M. Azzopardi (Qatar)

     

 When I started to search for a rental in Cascais, I was lucky to be referred to Petra. Her local insight was crucial for us to decide on which place to choose. While we were abroad and in a hurry to rent a place, she dealt with everything, from viewing the apartment, checking the documents, negotiations with the owner's agent and liaising with a trusted lawyer to prepare the contract. When we finally entered the apartment we could not have been happier with our choice. She knew exactly what we were searching for and found it! I definitely recommend Petra's services when you decide to move to Portugal, she will save you a lot of hassle. 

L. Marchal (Belgium)

     

 I highly recommend buyer’s real estate agent Petra Van de Velde. She assisted me with finding my lovely rental apartment in Cascais, Portugal. She spent an inordinate amount of time and work making sure that she found me the best possible apartment in a wonderful location, and all of this was done while I was still living in the United States. She has high integrity and is very conscientious, always keeping my best interests in mind. I have the highest level of confidence in Petra and wouldn't hesitate to have her represent me in future real estate transactions. 

E. Mello (USA)

     

 Securing a 12-month rental is easily the most difficult part of the D7 process. Petra made this difficult project a whole lot easier! She was very responsive when I first reached via Facebook from the US (she was highly recommended by another expat). She was welcoming to my husband when he arrived in Cascais to look at apartments. She listened to what we wanted and needed and found a fabulous place for us! She guided us through the process of actually securing the apartment and was very responsive all the way through, at every stage. And when we later moved to Portugal, exhausted from our trip, she was at the apartment to meet us. She made sure that everything was in perfect working order, everything! And, since then, she has helped us with daily life recommendations, such as dentist, great restaurants, etc. In summary, Petra is honest, responsive to your individual needs, kind, helpful, and very organized. And, as an added bonus (if this applies to you), her English is very good! 

D. Rogers (USA)

     

 When I decided to move to Portugal, I started off by searching for an apartment on my own. It was getting a little difficult getting people to reply to me and the language was also an issue since I don’t speak Portuguese. Two of my new contacts that were also planning to relocate to Portugal suggested that I get in touch with the agent they were working with it. Her name was Petra Van De Velde. From our first contact, Petra was very respectful of my wishes and extremely helpful in every way. Shortly after our first contact, she found me an apartment that was in budget. She went and took photos and videos, and helped me with every step along the way. She reviewed the lease and went above and beyond by getting the electric and gas accounts set up. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. Even seven months later, if I have any questions or problems, I know that I can contact Petra and that she would help in any way possible. I am happy to call Petra not just my real estate agent but also my friend. I would happily recommend her services to anyone. 

A. Knight (USA)

     

 I came to Portugal imagining I would buy property here, but after 4 months working with several property agents and driving to see many properties, I was completely discouraged by a system that seemed to me to be completely geared to represent seller only interests and not at all the interests of the buyer - ME!! I was getting frustrated and realized I needed to lease first, and look around from a pleasant base, while I could take time to explore eventual purchase options. I was looking to find a long term lease in the general Lisbon area and that is how I found Portugal's Best Real Estate Agent For Buyers - Petra Van de Velde. Petra changed everything for me: in our first conversation instead of like most others working to get me to take what they offered, Petra asked ME what I was looking for and really asked about Quality of Life issues instead of a price. Petra was the only person to do this with me in a really caring, thoughtful way. Petra had properties she was representing, but did not push them in any way after speaking with me. She explained me her only goal is her clients' happiness and this means she just works harder - she really works for us who are new here and face issues with so many things like language and culture. Petra is so smart and talented and caring and patient - she is punctual and professional and has data sources and shares - and she speaks fluent Portuguese. She knows this market really well and has networks all through Portugal too. I really appreciate and like Petra. For me Petra absolutely made moving to Cascais the happiest successful experience of my life and I will continue to work with her for my future investment plans. 

P. Forrest (USA)