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Hazards Due Diligence · 2026

Wildfire Risk in Portugal — Maps, Clearing Laws & Buyer Checks

Cheap central Portugal quintas carry heavy hidden legal duties: check the fire-risk map, the perimeter clearing law and water access before you sign the deed.

Wildfire Risk Map for Buyers (2026)

ICNF · due diligence · 2026

Why cheap central Portugal quintas carry heavy hidden legal duties: fire risk maps, mandatory 50-metre perimeter clearing laws, and insurance realities.

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