Your move and your investment in Portugal, handled end to end.
A private-client service for international families and investors, with one team and one point of contact from the first conversation to long after the keys.
Who we are
Chief of staff for your life and your capital in Portugal.
The Portugal Desk is the private-client service of Sampaio & Nasr, a Portuguese real estate and investment company founded in 2016. We act as chief of staff for international families and investors, covering the move itself and the selection, financing, renovation and management of their assets in Portugal.
Always one team, one point of contact, fully personalised.
What we do
Five services, one team.
Relocation & Settling In
Tax number, bank account, residence process with our legal partners, schools and home set-up.
Learn moreBuyer Representation
Property search, due diligence, negotiation and purchase representation, on the buyer's side.
Learn moreFinancing Structuring
Mortgage and financing structured with our banking partners for each profile and objective.
Learn moreRenovation & Project Management
Renovation, retrofit and furnishing led by an engineering team, from design to handover of the keys.
Learn moreRental & Asset Management
Long-term letting, short-stay operation under our Chez Vivi Lisboa brand, and condominium administration.
Learn moreOur focus is not the transaction. It is your life and your capital in Portugal, handled end to end, by one team.
How we work
Three stages, one team.
01
Private Consultation
We start by listening: family, goals, budget, timeline, tax residence and how you want to live. No generic packages.
02
Tailored Plan
One integrated plan covering location, asset, financing, residency route and timing, with a clear scope and fee proposal.
03
Execution & Stewardship
We execute each step with our partners and remain your team after the keys: renovation, letting and management.
Who we serve
Private clients, not transactions.
Families relocating
A home, schools and a new life in place before you land.
International investors
Acquisition, renovation and management of income-producing property.
Retirees & remote professionals
A residence route and a home that fit how you want to live.
Principles
Discretion
In every relationship.
One point of contact
End to end.
Aligned interests
We invest our own capital in the market we advise on.
The founders
The people behind The Portugal Desk.
Vivian Nasr
Founding Partner
Nelson Sampaio
Founding Partner
Strategic partners
Legal & residency
Partner law firms
Immigration, tax and property law.
Banking & credit
Partner banks
Mortgage and financing solutions.