The Portuguese planning system is governed by the PDM — Plano Director Municipal — which defines what can be built on every piece of land. Unlike Spain, where catastro and nota simple are the primary checks, Portugal requires understanding the PDM classification, RAN/REN ecological reserves, and municipal servitude zones. A beautiful plot can turn out to be completely unbuildable if you skip these checks.
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