Pedro Martins
Your Solicitor in the Algarve, Portugal
(+351) 962 804 439
solicitor.pedromartins@gmail.com
I SPECIALISE IN:
Legal assistance with buying and selling property and advice on taxes relating to the purchase or sale;
Taxes;
Inheritance proceedings;
Motor vehicle registration;
Legalisation of motor vehicles,
Driving licences;
Residency;
Non habitual residency;
Processes relating to Portuguese nationality;
Certification of copies,
Recognition of signatures,
Powers of attorney;
Terms of authentication;
Contracts (purchase and sale, lease, work and others).
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About Me
My name is Pedro Martins.
I have been inscribed at the OSAE (Solicitors and Enforcement Agents Professional Order), since 24th of March 2014.
I have finished the Solicitors degree in the summer of 2011 at the university in Portimão called ISMAT - Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes.
I have been working in the profession since then, having first experienced working with a former teacher for 4 and a half years and since then on my own.
I have experience working with the best real estate agencies and clients in the luxury resorts in Lagos.
My motto is to do things well and fast: my clients don't wait for weeks to have answers to their doubts and questions and to have their problems solved.
I do not delegate my duties because I am always available for my clients, they will see that things are done fast and well by me and no one else.
My commitment to my clients (not only but as an example when it comes to property purchases and sales), don't have to worry about a thing. All they need to do is put the key in the door and walk in or hand over the key at the sale and I will take care of everything.
I am here for all their needs, such as property purchase and sale, taxes, Portuguese residency, inheritance, driving license, vehicle registration, companies, and more.
I speak fluent Portuguese, English and French.
Services
Real Estate Specialist
Legal assistance with buying and selling property
Taxes
Advice on taxes relating to the purchase or sale
Inheritance
General Portuguese inheritance rules and taxation
Residency
Advice on Portugal's Non-Habitual Residency (NHR)
Testimonials
‘Pedro Martins is an excellent solicitor. When I arrived in Portugal he arranged NIF for me and my partner. He arranged all documents needed to purchase my dream house in Sagres. I didn’t even have to be present at the deed - I gave him a power of attorney and he signed the deed in my name, when I went abroad. He also quicky organised water and electricity contracts as well as an AL license so I was able to rent rooms straight away. Now Pedro is helping me with my Portuguese driving license. I am so extremely grateful. He is quick, efficient, professional and it’s great to know there is someone so trusted that is able to seamlessly help me with transition to living in Portugal. I am so happy I have found him, I can’t recommend his services enough!’
— Idan Naor, bought a house in Sagres - check Feelgood Sagres B&B
’Pedro supported us in the purchase of our apartment in Lagos. He covered full legal support from the very beginning to the end. He took care of all required tasks - even the smallest one. As we purchased the apartment fully remotely and met Pedro for the first time in person after the deed, it shows how he has built our trust. We received full support & advice on how to deal with the power of attorney, the promissory contract, deed, agreements for media supply, condominium & tax payments, and the bank account. He organised everything in the way we could manage it easily and fully remotely. We really appreciate Pedro's responsiveness, availability & flexibility. It was a pleasure for us to have such a legal advisor as Pedro.’
- Dorota & Marcin (Poland) - Purchase of an apartment in Marina de Lagos
Bonjour Pedro,
C’est avec un peu de retard que je vous remercie pour le travail que vous avez fait dans le cadre de l’achat de mon appartement à Belmar. Mais nous avons été fort occupés ces derniers temps.
J´ai beaucoup apprécié votre efficacité et votre flexibilité dans un dossier qui n’a pas toujours été facile. Le fait que vous parliez français a aussi facilité les choses.
Je ferai certainement encore appel à vos services dans le futur.
Bien à vous
Degimbe Christian - Achat d´appartement à Belmar, Lagos, Portugal
Bonjour Monsieur MARTINS,
Nous nous permettons de vous envoyer ce mail pour vous dire combien nous avons été satisfaits de travailler avec vous et surtout de vous avoir eu à nos côtés lors de l'achat de notre appartement dans la résidence MURALHA à Lagos.
Cela a été un plaisir et un véritable confort pour nous, d'autant plus que nous étions la plupart du temps en France...
Ne maîtrisant pas la langue portugaise, vous avez fait preuve d'une grande gentillesse pour nous expliquer et nous diriger efficacement dans toutes nos démarches relatives à cette acquisition !
De plus, nous tenons aussi à vous remercier pour votre grande disponibilité lors de nos diverses interrogations.
Merci pour votre travail et votre rigueur ! Nous n'hésiterons évidemment pas à vous recontacter si nous avions besoin d'un avocat pour X raisons comme nous l'avions fait d'ailleurs pour la rédaction de notre testament.
Nous vous souhaitons une bonne continuation.
Au plaisir
Bien cordialement,
Françoise et Christian NAFFRECHOUX
Pedro Martins Il a effectué en notre nom l'achat d'une résidence à Quinta da Boavista, Lagos, Portugal, il s'est occupé de tout les actes et contrats il a également négocier avec les assurances. Il s'est également occupé de réaliser pour nous un testament. En plus de cela c'est une personne d'une efficacité remarquable et le plus de tout cela une extrême gentillesse
MNAMANI RICHARD
Dear Pedro,
I would like my testimony to be published on your website as follows:
'I appointed Pedro to undertake all the legal aspects involved in the purchase of a building plot in the Lagos area. Pedro, is patient and very professional - he responds to emails promptly and gives full explanations of everything that is involved. He speaks good English and offers competitive prices. As a single female undertaking a major project, I am really glad I have him on my team and I didn't feel worried, or silly, asking questions. He is also helping me change my address on my car documentation which trying to do independently was becoming a real pain and very time consuming. Suffice to say, he will be my 'go to' Lawyer from now on. Highly recommended.'
Thanks
Yvonne Rawcliffe - Purchase of a building plot in Quinta da Fortaleza
Bonjour Monsieur Martins
Je suis très content des services de Solicitor obtenus de la part de Monsieur Pedro Martins lors de la revente de mon appartement à Quinta da Boavista fin 2021.
C’est un bon professionnel qui a préparé les documents nécessaires et m’a représenté chez le notaire en toute sécurité.
Je lui referai confiance sans aucun problème quand je vais racheter un bien au Portugal.
De plus Il est très correct dans le prix de sa prestation et connait bien les différents services administratifs de la région.
J’ai eu affaire à lui également pour obtenir mon NIF quand je suis arrivé à Lagos. Cela a été très efficace.
C’est important d’avoir confiance dans son Solicitor pour réaliser ses projets au Portugal
Bien cordialement
F H DEWAELE - Vente d´appartement à Quinta da Boavista, Lagos, Portugal
Bonjour Sr MARTINS
Je vous remercie pour la qualité de vos services dans le cadre de la procédure d'immatriculation de notre véhicule au Portugal.
Mon épouse et moi même ne manquerons pas de Nous adresser à votre cabinet pour toute démarche administrative ou judiciaire.
Bien cordialement
HUM AIMONETTI
‘Nous avons sollicité Monsieur Pedro Martins pour l’acquisition de notre maison à Boavista,Monsieur Martins est un grand professionnel il nous a assisté de façon remarquable et a su nous conseiller de nombreuses fois pour que notre acquisition se passe très bien, Très réactif il a répondu très rapidement à nos nombreuses questions.’
- Eric Rocher - Achat à Quinta da Boavista, Lagos, Portugal
J’ai sollicité Monsieur Martins dans le cadre de la vente d’une maison en succession et partage d’héritage. Ce dossier assez complexe a été conduit avec professionnalisme et attention pour toutes les démarches nécessaires, administratives et fiscales.
Merci pour ce travail.
P. Perez - Quinta da Boavista, Lagos, Portugal
Sarah & Asheesh Das (UK) - Plot acquisition at Burgau
We appointed Dr Pedro to help us purchase land in the Algarve, Portugal. Pedro was very helpful, professional, with the utmost attention to detail throughout the entire process. He always responded personally and with promptness. Pedro's English is impeccable making the transaction smooth and timely. I am confident that he will advise us through the legal aspects of building our home in Portugal, as well as becoming Portuguese citizens. I highly recommend that you consider using Pedro for your legal requirements.
Sarah & Dr. Asheesh Das
Julie & Simon Smith - Purchase of an apartment in Salema
We were recommended to speak to Pedro about the purchase of our property in Portugal, we have never bought a property in a country other than our own and we don’t speak enough Portuguese to even consider starting that process.
Pedro speaks very good English and was able to communicate and explain everything fully, he outlined the various stages which made it easier to understand what was quite a complicated process.
Pedro also set out the costing and explained the services he provided which is very comprehensive, so we knew exactly what we had to pay.
During the various stages it really felt that Pedro was working for us and he wasn’t just going through the motions, when other parties were being difficult he was fighting our corner and he assisted with keeping the process moving forward.
When the purchase was completed he also offered a service of getting all our utility bills set up and onto Direct Debit so we wouldn’t miss a payment.
When our business was concluded Pedro produced a folder with all the documents we required and he went through everything with us.
We have found him very professional, polite and respectful and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Pedro to anybody who needs legal affairs completed in the Lagos area.
We will continue to use him for any legal affairs in the future.
Sincerely,
Simon and Julie Smith (UK)
David Smith - D7 VISA
I first met Pedro in July 2022. It was a complete minfield to me. But, he guided me through, came to the necessary department in Lagos and explained everything very well in English to me.
Within a few weeks, no more, I had my first appointment in Scotland. The whole process took six months to get a second date in Lisbon and then I had my temporary residency. Thank you Pedro, excellent work.
David Smith (Scotland)
Pedro Martins is a skilled solicitor with theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Your legal interests are in good hands with him. He looks after them quickly and efficiently. We highly recommend him.
Paul Bovens LL.M.
Gina Habets-Bovens
(Maastricht, The Netherlands)
Purchase in Porto de Mós, Lagos, Portugal