⎯⎯ Concierge Buyer Agency Service - Search and Acquisitions
We represent
buyers.
Buyers only.
A private, discreet conversation without pressure to make the best decision
... no commitment
⎯ Buyers Agency in Cascais & Lisbon
A service built entirely for you.
In the vast majority of property transactions in Portugal, agents represent and work for the seller. Living Local's Buyer's Agency service exists to change that. We exclusively represent buyers - with total dedication, total independence and no split loyalties.
Our service begins long before the first visit and ends long after the deed is completed. We take care of everything: from search to negotiation, from due diligence to legal support, from structuring the proposal to handing over the keys.
Find out why Living Local is making a name for itself, how it defends buyers' interests with a professional approach built on years of national and international property and financial investment experience.
We've used that experience to create a tailor-made service for you: whether you're buying for personal, family or investment reasons. Always with the same rigour in every case, so that you have a successful property transfer.
- what's included
What do you get with our
search & acquisitions for buyers?
No surprises or exaggerations. An honest description of what you get when you work with Living Local. Not a marketing promise. Just the service for what it is. No more, no less.
Completely and only on your side
At our Search & Acquisitions (Buyers Agency) Service we represent buyers. Only buyers. We search the entire market - all the agencies and agents, all the listings, all the off-market opportunities - with a single objective: to find the right property for you. Not the one that's easiest to place.
An honest opinion, especially when it's difficult
You can get carried away with a property. We tell you what it's worth, what worries us and when the charming renovation project is a financial trap. Our opinion has no hidden agenda - only your interests come first.
We're still there after the deed
We don't disappear when you sign the deed. We make ourselves available for whatever comes up, we bring in reliable providers when needed and the vast majority of our clients come back when it's time to buy or invest again.
Exclusive Representation
We manage all the agents and contacts. We keep the process moving forward. A single point of reference from start to finish. No lost emails, no phone calls explaining the same thing again.
You always know what's going on.
For example, when an agent says there's another offer, we know whether to believe it.
We decode what you're being told and what you're not.
Confidentiality
Your budget, your timetable and your motivations don't reach the seller or his agent.
In a negotiation, information is power.
We know what we're looking at.
The street that floods. The neighbourhood that photographs well but lives poorly. The neighbourhood that is genuinely improving versus the one that has been "under development" for a decade.
No surprises at the end.
IMT, stamp duty, legal fees, notary, commissions. We always advise on the total costs and risks of each transaction before committing to anything.
We know who to call.
Lawyers, solicitors, credit mediators, etc. We help coordinate the right parties and, when necessary, recommend them with honesty.
⎯ Experience that makes a difference ⎯
Real financial experience,
not just real estate.
Robyn has valued assets at an institutional level for years. When she analyses a property, she sees what an experienced investor sees - not just what's for sale.
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Find out more about our exclusive service for buyers
The Process
How we work
From the first conversation to the deed, discover how we work for you and protect your interests during the different phases of our service.
See what happens at each stage and what you can expect along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Questions & answers
Costs, taxes, financing, deadlines, CPCV, the questions our clients ask most often, answered clearly.
If you can't find the answer to your question, don't hesitate to contact us.
⎯ Where we work
Get to know some of the locations in more detail where we are.
Because local knowledge is important for us to be able to better defend your interests, we only offer cover where we have real local knowledge.
Cascais & Estoril
Our home market. We know every parish, every urbanisation and every agent. We've had the pleasure of following this market for over a decade.
Lisbon
Príncipe Real, Estrela, Belém, Parque das Nações, among others: We support buyers throughout the city, always with the knowledge and experience of those who grew up here
Sintra
From the mountains to the Atlantic beaches - a market with its own characteristics, where local knowledge makes all the difference.
Ericeira/Mafra
Between the history of Mafra and the surf of Ericeira, both offer space and a scale of life that Lisbon and Cascais can no longer match. A community attracted by nature and a completely different pace of life.
Oeiras
Between Lisbon and Cascais, with its own identity. Oeiras offers a train line, international schools and a more affordable housing market than its neighbours, without sacrificing quality of life.
Azóia & Arrábida
Our home market. We know every parish, every urbanisation and every agent. We've had the pleasure of following this market for over a decade.
Comporta & Tróia
A market apart. Estates, wild Atlantic coastline, designer architecture, Tróia and Comporta have become a reference destination for international buyers looking for exclusivity without ostentation.
"A a combination of skills that is extremely rare in this industry: integrity, perseverance, analytical acuity, good financial sense, excellent negotiator, in-depth knowledge of the local market."
Andreas Urbanski - International Investor - Google Review - ★★★★★
- What do our customers say?
Results that speak for themselves.
★★★★★
5.0 - Google Reviews
"If it were possible to give Living Local six stars, we would. Robyn took the time to get to know us and understand our needs. Her fluent Portuguese, her negotiating skills and the rigour of her approach made all the difference."
★★★★★
Courtney and Adam
Lisbon
"We were able to put all our trust in Robyn's ability to guide us through every obstacle. Thanks to her persistence, we found a house we love in an extremely difficult market."
★★★★★
Helen
Cascais
"Robyn went the extra mile to communicate with all parties and made the whole process seem manageable. The support she continued to give after the purchase was equally valuable."
★★★★★
Geert
Cascais
⎯ Frequently Asked Questions
The most common
questions.
Answered.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the search. Some clients find the right property in days; others take months before the right property turns up. From accepted offer to deed, count on 60 to 90 days - or even 15 to 30 for cash purchases.
How much does it cost to hire Living Local?
In the overwhelming majority of cases: Nothing. Our commission is paid by the seller. In the very rare cases where it is not possible to negotiate a commission, our fee is 2% of the value of the property transfer, should you wish to continue with our services.
Where in Portugal can I buy from Living Local?
We believe that knowledge and experience in each location is important in helping our clients acquire the best possible property. That's why we only offer our services in regions where we have an on-site presence that guarantees this quality.
At the moment we're all over the Lisbon region: The city of Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril, Sintra, Comporta and Ericeira. If you have any questions about our coverage, please ask us.
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