Ónus (registered charge)

A charge on the property — mortgage, lien, usufruct — that follows it when ownership changes.

Listed on the certidão permanente. A seller's mortgage is normally discharged at the deed with the sale proceeds; a lien needs resolving first.

This tool identifies and flags, it does not advise: analysing a specific case is legal counsel, reserved to lawyers and solicitadores in Portugal.

General information based on current legislation. Not tax or legal advice.