Glossary

IMPIC

Published 5 November 2026, 15:07
IMPIC — Instituto dos Mercados Públicos, do Imobiliário e da Construção (institute for public procurement, property and construction)

It keeps the register of estate agents and construction companies and handles complaints about estate agencies, developers, valuers and condominium managers.

Where you come across it. Checking an agency's licence before a purchase, a dispute over an estate agent's commission, a complaint about a developer or a managing agent.
It is worth checking an agency's licence (AMI) in the register before signing any papers or handing over a deposit — it's free.