Find Your Perfect Long-Term Rental in Portugal –
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Skip the 3 AM Idealista scrolling and second-guessing every listing. Our vetted local partners manage viewings, negotiations, and landlord credibility checks while you focus on what matters – your move to Portugal.

  • Unlimited property searches across Portugal's main regions + Madeira
  • Complete remote service – no need to visit Portugal during search
  • Expert negotiation and lease review by local professionals
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Trusted by 400+ families who found their perfect Portuguese home

We've Mastered the Art of Portuguese Rental Hunting (So You Don't Have To)

We connect you with local agencies and rental agents from our partner network who speak fluent Portuguese, know which neighborhoods have the best pastéis de nata, and can spot a rental scam from a mile away. Basically, they’re your new best friends.

400+

Successful Relocations

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Local Agents Nationwide

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Find Home Within 14 Days

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Client Satisfaction Focus

How Our Rental Search Service Works

A simple, transparent process designed to find your ideal Portuguese rental without the typical stress and complications.

Understand Your Needs

Free Consultation Path (30 minutes)

We start with a comprehensive consultation to understand your lifestyle preferences, budget, location priorities, and timeline. This helps us create a targeted search strategy tailored specifically to your requirements.

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Direct Service Activation Path

We start with a comprehensive consultation to understand your lifestyle preferences, budget, location priorities, and timeline. This helps us create a targeted search strategy tailored specifically to your requirements.

Secure Your Search

Activate our full service with a €250 deposit. This covers our comprehensive search, negotiation, and support services throughout the entire rental process.

Expert Property Hunting

We connect you with the ideal local agency from our partner network who will search across all available listings, including exclusive networks and off-market opportunities. You receive unlimited options that match your criteria.

Remote Property Viewing

Detailed virtual tours, professional photography, and comprehensive property reports allow you to evaluate options remotely. Your assigned partner agent conducts in-person visits on your behalf.

Professional Representation

Your matched partner agent handles all communications with landlords, prepares compelling applications, and negotiates terms on your behalf to maximize your chances of approval.

Secure Your Rental

Legal review of lease agreements, assistance with documentation, and coordination of final payments. The remaining fee (monthly rent – €250) is paid directly to our partner agency upon successful completion.

Transparent, Affordable Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. Pay only when you’re satisfied with our service.

Minimum Budget Requirements

Lisbon & Southern Portugal (Algarve)

Minimum: €1,200/month

Required for quality rentals in these premium regions

Coimbra, Porto, Braga Regions

€1,000/month may be possible

Depending on apartment type, but €1,200 is more realistic

Consultation First

FREE

30-minute consultation
  • Personalized needs assessment
  • Market overview and area recommendations
  • Budget and timeline planning
  • Next steps guidance
Book Free Consultation
Then €250 service activation + (monthly rent – €250) to partner agency

Direct Service Activation

€250

Immediate activation
  • Complete detailed requirements form
  • Immediate expert assignment
  • Same comprehensive service
  • Priority processing for urgent relocations
Book Free Consultation
Plus (monthly rent – €250) paid directly to your matched partner agency upon completion

Complete Rental Search Service

€250

Initial Investment
(paid to Novomove)

+

Monthly Rent - €250

Final Payment
(paid directly to partner agency)

Payment Example:
If your rental is €1,200/month: You pay €250 to Novomove + €950 to partner agency = €1,200 total

Service Inclusions:

  • Unlimited property searches and listings
  • Access to exclusive off-market opportunities
  • Professional virtual tours and property reports
  • Expert negotiation and application support

Service Inclusions:

  • Legal lease review and documentation assistance
  • Utility setup coordination and guidance
  • Post-move support and local area orientation
  • Dedicated agent throughout entire process

Our Guarantee

We work until you find your perfect rental. No limits on listings, no time restrictions, no additional fees.

Why Smart Expats Choose Us (Hint: We Do the Hard Stuff)

We’ve cracked the code on Portuguese rentals so you don’t have to learn it the hard way. Think of us as your rental fairy godparents, but with better Wi-Fi.

Comprehensive Market Access

While individual agencies show you their 12 available properties (including that sketchy studio above the fish market), we connect you with the right partner from our network who searches EVERYTHING. Public listings, secret agent networks, and those magical off-market gems that locals whisper about.
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Truly Remote Service

Find your Portuguese dream home while still in your pajamas in Minneapolis, Manchester, or Montreal. Our virtual tours are so detailed, you’ll know if the bathroom tiles clash with your personality before you even pack.
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No Artificial Limitations

Other services: “Here are 5 properties, pick one!” Us: “Here are 47 more options because we’re not quitters.” We keep going until you find THE ONE (and no, we don’t mean your soulmate, just your perfect rental).
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Local Expertise, International Understanding

We match you with partner agents who speak Portuguese like natives and understand North American expectations like pros. They know you want central heating AND won’t judge you for asking if the apartment comes with a clothes dryer.
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Transparent, Fair Pricing

No “gringo tax,” no mysterious fees that appear like plot twists in a bad movie. Just honest pricing that won’t make you question your life choices or your bank account.
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End-to-End Support

We stick with you from “I think I want to move to Portugal” to “Wait, how do I turn on the hot water?” Because abandoning you after lease signing would be like ghosting someone after the first date – just wrong.
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Visa-Ready Lease Agreements

Need your lease for D7 visa applications, residency permits, or other official processes? We make sure your rental agreement checks all the bureaucratic boxes (because Portuguese paperwork is no joke).

Official-Ready Documentation

If your visa application, residency permit, or official process requires proof of long-term accommodation, we’ve got you covered. Our partner agencies ensure every contract is bulletproof for bureaucracy.
Fully compliant with Portuguese rental laws

Every clause meets current legal standards

Properly registered and legally valid

Official registration with Portuguese authorities

Recognized by immigration and tax authorities
Accepted for visa applications and residency processes
All Essential Lease Details

Landlord details, property registration, and official Finanças receipt

Confidence Guarantee

You can move forward with complete confidence, knowing your lease will meet every requirement for your visa application or official process. No surprises, no rejections, no headaches.
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D7 Visa Ready

Perfect for retirement and passive income visa applications

Residency Permits

Meets all requirements for Portuguese residency applications

Tax Compliance

Properly documented for Portuguese tax residency purposes

Complete Coverage Across Portugal's Most Desirable Regions

Our comprehensive partner network ensures expert local knowledge in every region where you might want to call home.

Included Areas

  • Major Cities and their metropolitan areas: Lisbon, Cascais, Porto, Braga, Coimbra
  • Algarve: The entire southern coastline, including Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Faro
  • Madeira: Full island coverage including Funchal and surrounding areas

Included Areas

  • Azores: Currently not covered by our partner network
  • Temporary Rentals: Service focuses on long-term rentals (12+ months)
  • Commercial Properties: Residential properties only

Regional Expertise

We connect you with local agency specialists from our partner network in each covered region, ensuring you receive expert guidance whether you're interested in Lisbon's urban lifestyle, Porto's cultural richness, or the Algarve's coastal beauty.

The Questions Everyone Asks (But Were Too Polite to Google)

All your burning questions answered, from budget reality checks to “Can I really do this from my kitchen table in Kansas?”
What is the minimum budget you work with?
For Lisbon and southern Portugal, the minimum workable budget is €1,200/month. In Porto, Braga, and Coimbra regions, €1,000/month may be possible, but options are limited. Lower budgets are not realistic for our service.
We only take on clients whose budget and criteria are realistic for the market. While we can’t promise a specific property, we will present strong, well-matched options and guide you through the process to maximize your chances of success.
The rental market in Portugal moves fast — good properties can be gone within 24–48 hours. We work best with clients ready to decide quickly when a suitable option is found.

We currently serve:

Major cities and metro areas: Lisbon, Cascais, Porto, Braga, Coimbra

Algarve: Entire southern coastline, including Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Faro

Madeira: Full island coverage, including Funchal and surrounding areas

We do not currently cover rural or remote locations.

For a €250 activation payment, we begin a full, hands-on rental search that includes:

Selecting properties that match your needs and budget

Searching both public listings and our private contact network

Attending viewings (with or without you) and sending detailed photo/video reports

Crafting a standout rental application to boost approval odds

Reviewing the lease to flag and negotiate unfair terms

Helping you set up housing and utility accounts after move-in

When we secure a property you’re happy with, you pay the remaining success fee (equal to your monthly rent minus the €250 already paid) directly to our partner agency. Rent, deposits, landlord agency commissions, and monthly bills are separate and paid directly to the landlord.

No. The €250 activation payment is non-refundable. You only pay the partner agency’s success fee if we secure a property for you.

Yes. We’ll assist with utility setup, provide local area tips, and remain available for questions while you settle in.

Most clients secure a rental within 2–4 weeks of activating our service. However, we work without time limits until you find the right property. The timeline can be affected by your location preferences, budget, and the time of year.

We keep searching until you’re satisfied. There’s no limit on the number of properties we’ll present or the duration of our work. Our high success rate comes from understanding your needs thoroughly during the initial consultation.

Absolutely. While we can handle the process 100% remotely, we’re happy to arrange in-person visits if you’re in Portugal. Many clients opt for our detailed virtual tours for convenience.

Typical requirements include proof of income, employment verification, a passport copy, and references. We’ll guide you step-by-step and help you prepare a strong application package.

You pay €250 to Novomove to activate the search. Once you sign a rental agreement, you pay the remaining success fee (equal to your monthly rent minus €250) directly to our partner agency. All other rental payments are paid directly to the landlord according to standard Portuguese rental terms.

Complete Rental Search Service

€250

Initial Investment
(paid to Novomove)

+

Monthly Rent - €250

Final Payment
(paid directly to partner agency)

Payment Example:
If your rental is €1,200/month: You pay €250 to Novomove + €950 to partner agency = €1,200 total

Service Inclusions:

  • Unlimited property searches and listings
  • Access to exclusive off-market opportunities
  • Professional virtual tours and property reports
  • Expert negotiation and application support

Service Inclusions:

  • Legal lease review and documentation assistance
  • Utility setup coordination and guidance
  • Post-move support and local area orientation
  • Dedicated agent throughout entire process

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Pay €250

Secure payment to activate service

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Complete Requirements

Fill detailed form in our CRM system

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Expert Assignment

Immediate expert assignment and search begins

Pay €250 & Activate Service
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After payment, you’ll receive access to our detailed requirements form

Our Guarantee

We work until you find your perfect rental. No limits on listings, no time restrictions, no additional fees.

Ready to Trade Your Current Weather for Portuguese Sunshine?

Join hundreds of happy expats who ditched the snow, overpriced coffee, and soul-crushing commutes for Portuguese charm and €2 wine.
“Found our dream apartment in Cascais within 2 weeks! The virtual tours were so detailed, we felt confident signing the lease remotely. Couldn’t have done it without their expertise.”

Sarah & Mark Johnson

UK → Cascais

“The team handled everything from search to lease signing. Their local knowledge of Porto was invaluable, and they negotiated a better price than we expected. Highly recommended!”

Michael Chen

Canada → Porto

“As a family relocating to Lisbon, we needed specific requirements met. They found us the perfect 3-bedroom with a garden near good schools. The process was seamless and stress-free.”

Emma & David Wilson

Australia → Lisbon

4.9/5

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