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Hi Charlie,

I think you have two main paths to satisfy the consulate’s requirement:

1. The "Cheap Lease" Route: This is the most reliable way to get an approval. Consulates want to see a lease registered with the Tax Authority (Finanças). Searching for properties in Guarda, µþ°ù²¹²µ²¹²Ôç²¹ or Portalegre is your best bet.

Here are a few options. The most affordable areas near Braga are the districts of Guarda and µþ°ù²¹²µ²¹²Ôç²¹. (the cheapest are in small villages in those districts, not in the main towns, Guarda or µþ°ù²¹²µ²¹²Ôç²¹).

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When messaging landlords, be upfront. Tell them: "We are buying a house in Braga (completing in May) but need a registered 12-month lease for our visa appeal. We are happy to pay 3–6 months upfront." Many landlords in the interior are very familiar with this and happy for the guaranteed rent on a property that might otherwise sit empty.

The Essential Document: You must receive the Modelo 2 (the proof that the lease is registered with Finanças). A simple signed PDF is no longer enough for the London consulate.

2. The "Accommodation Term" (Termo de Responsabilidade) (in portuguese: Contrato de Comodato): If you have a friend or a "sponsor" who is a resident in Portugal, they can sign a formal declaration stating they will host your family of five. However, for a family of that size, the consulate may scrutinize the size of the sponsor's home to ensure it's "adequate."... They started carrying out these checks following incidents involving immigrants from Southeast Asia who were living by the dozen in the same flat...

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Some remarks on Rental/Lease Agreement/Contract

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Documents to be aware of when buying a Property in Portugal

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Regards

@JohnnyPT Yes, the consulate said the CPCV alone was insufficient as proof of current accommodation. We're completing on the property end of May but they want something in place now.