Real Estate Consulting — Strategic Property Advice & Transaction Support

Clear property advice aligned with your goals

We deliver pragmatic property guidance for buyers, sellers and investors. Through concise market analysis, careful valuation and negotiation support, clients gain clarity and actionable plans that reduce transaction risk and reveal opportunities. Our advisors combine local regulatory knowledge, financial modelling and practical transaction experience to support confident decisions across residential and small-commercial assets.

Engagements range from single-scenario advisory — such as pre-offer valuation and condition review — to ongoing portfolio oversight and asset repositioning strategies. All work is documented with clear steps, timelines and measurable milestones so stakeholders understand the path from advice to execution.

Valuation

Market & asset appraisals

Due Diligence

Condition & compliance

Negotiation

Offer strategy & closing

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Phone: +351964971946
Address: R. Edmundo Bettencourt 15 16, 3000-606 Coimbra, Portugal
Email: realestateconsult@icloud.com

About Us — pragmatic advisory, long-term thinking

We are a small advisory practice built around the premise that property decisions become better when complex information is translated into simple, practical options. Our advisors combine transactional experience with specialist knowledge in valuation, local regulations and asset management. Instead of generic recommendations, we build tailored roadmaps that consider financing, maintenance exposure, regulatory obligations and exit scenarios. Clients include owner-occupiers preparing to buy, small-scale investors seeking yield stability, and property owners evaluating renovation versus redevelopment options.

Methodology centers on three pillars: accurate information, scenario modelling, and clear communication. We begin with a thorough review — legal and physical due diligence, market comparables, and an operational cost estimate — then model outcomes under multiple scenarios so clients understand risks and upside. Our reports prioritize action: what to do now, what to monitor, and where to seek further expertise. Where necessary we coordinate with surveyors, legal counsel and trade specialists to close information gaps.

Beyond transactional work, we help clients structure small portfolios for long-term resilience: diversification by location or asset type, phased upgrade programs to increase net operating income, and tenant strategies that reduce vacancy risk. Our goal is measurable improvement in asset performance and client confidence through data-backed decisions.

Key Advantages — what sets our advisory apart

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Independent, conflict-minimised advice with local market focus

Our advisory is structured to minimise conflicts of interest: we prioritise transparent scopes and fee models so recommendations reflect client objectives rather than product placement. With a focus on local market dynamics, our analysts maintain up-to-date comparable datasets and on-the-ground relationships that reveal subtle value drivers—nearby infrastructure projects, planning considerations and seasonal rental performance. This local knowledge translates into more accurate pricing guidance and realistic timelines, reducing the risk of overpaying or underestimating repositioning costs. Clients receive candid appraisals that include downside sensitivity and a practical view of transaction friction — permitting timelier, more confident decisions that align to each client's risk appetite and intended holding period.

Structured due diligence that captures hidden costs

Effective due diligence extends beyond surface defects; it uncovers lifecycle and regulatory exposures that materially affect investment outcomes. Our process systematically reviews legal encumbrances, service charge histories, deferred maintenance, and compliance risks—such as building code discrepancies or unresolved permits. We also estimate realistic refurbishment costs based on local contractor rates and typical timelines, incorporate likely negotiation levers and prepare contingencies. Presenting a consolidated view of these exposures enables clients to negotiate from a position of knowledge or to walk away without emotional bias when an acquisition does not meet risk-return thresholds.

Actionable valuation models & scenario planning

Our valuation outputs are dynamic: rather than a single number, we provide scenario-based forecasts incorporating rent growth assumptions, vacancy trajectories, capex schedules and financing structures. This modelling highlights leverage sensitivity and potential break-even timelines under different operational strategies. Clients receive interactive spreadsheets and clear narrative executive summaries that reveal key assumptions and guide negotiation posture. This approach helps investors compare opportunities on an apples-to-apples basis and supports strategic decisions like phased refurbishments, lease-up campaigns or refinancing timing.

Negotiation support with tactical structuring

Negotiation is where small margins create meaningful value. We support clients through offer structuring, risk allocation clauses, and staged conditionality to protect interests while keeping deals attractive. Tactics include structuring escrow arrangements for remedial works, splitting conditionality between technical and legal milestones, and proposing phased payments tied to inspection sign-offs. We also outline realistic concessions implied by current market sentiment so clients can balance competitiveness with discipline. Our involvement reduces the likelihood of last-minute surprises and enhances the probability of closing on agreed terms.

Post-acquisition asset optimisation and hands-on implementation

Advice does not stop at contract signature. We help operationalise value through targeted capex plans, tenant-mix suggestions and operational KPIs that align with projected returns. Implementation support can include sourcing contractors, managing phased improvements, and coordinating handover processes to minimise vacancy and disruption. By bridging advisory and delivery, we ensure that forecasted improvements are translated into real performance gains, tracked with metrics that matter to owners and investors.

Clear reporting and client-ready deliverables

Deliverables are designed for clarity: executive summaries, annotated valuation workbooks, condition schedules and a prioritized action list to progress opportunities. We emphasise readable outputs that guide boards, lenders and partners through the technical rationale and commercial implications of recommendations. Documentation also includes a risk register and monitoring checkpoints so stakeholders can track implementation and validate that forecasted benefits are being achieved over time.

Services — practical support from appraisal to asset delivery

Market & Asset Valuation

Comprehensive valuations for purchase decisions, refinancing and portfolio reporting. Valuations include market context, comparable analysis, and scenario sensitivity to reflect realistic outcomes.

Technical & Regulatory Due Diligence

Coordinated building surveys, permit reviews and compliance checks that identify remediation needs and regulatory exposures before commitment.

Transaction Advisory & Negotiation

Offer strategy, contract drafting input and negotiation support tailored to protect client interests and maintain commercial momentum.

Portfolio Strategy & Restructuring

Long-term planning for rental yield diversification, asset rotation and debt optimisation to stabilize returns over multiple market cycles.

Post-Acquisition Project Management

Oversight of refurbishment, tenant coordination and milestone-based delivery to ensure works complete on schedule and on budget.

Custom Advisory & Coaching

Ongoing advisory engagements, coaching for smaller investors and board-level reporting packages to support confident decision-making.

How we work — streamlined phases

Initial briefing & scope definition
Data collection & market testing
Scenario modelling & recommendation
Negotiation support & closing
Implementation & performance tracking

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Getting started

Use the contact page or call to request a preliminary discussion. We will outline a proposed scope and fixed-fee estimate for discrete engagements or a retainer structure for ongoing advisory.