Promissory purchase contract
Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda (CPCV)
What it is
A promissory contract of purchase and sale, under which a deposit (sinal) is paid and both parties commit to completing. It is not legally required for a sale, but is near-universal in practice because it governs the period before the deed.
Who needs it
Parties to most property purchases.
Where to get it
Drafted between the parties, usually by their lawyers. Signatures are typically notarised.
Does it expire?
It sets its own deadline for completion.
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Checked 11 August 2026.