Silva Estate Madeira Island Properties

ONE SEARCH • 200,000+ LISTINGS • 7,000+ SELLS

ONE SEARCH • 200,000+ LISTINGS • 7,000+ SELLS

Founded in 2017 in Madeira, Silva Estate Madeira combines solid local market knowledge with years of professional experience in real estate.
Our local presence enables us to support each project with precision, transparency and a personalised approach.

Madeira Real Estate for International Buyers

We guide expats, retirees and international investors through every step of the property acquisition process in Madeira, with multilingual support and full local expertise.

Founded in 2017 in Madeira, Silva Estate Madeira combines solid local market knowledge with years of professional experience in real estate.
Our local presence enables us to support each project with precision, transparency and a personalised approach.

Madeira Real Estate for International Buyers

We guide expats, retirees and international investors through every step of the property acquisition process in Madeira, with multilingual support and full local expertise.

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We handle every aspect of your property’s management, from regular upkeep to ongoing maintenance, ensuring that your investment is protected and operates efficiently.

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Get a free, accurate market valuation and sell your property with confidence.
Our experts guide you through every step to ensure a smooth and successful sale.

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Service Referrals

We provide access to our trusted team of service professionals — renovation contractors, construction specialists, gardeners, pool technicians, cleaners, and more.

We provide access to our trusted team of service professionals — renovation contractors, construction specialists, gardeners, pool technicians, cleaners, and more.

We provide access to our trusted team of service professionals — renovation contractors, construction specialists, gardeners, pool technicians, cleaners, and more.

Legal and Tax Coordination

At Silva Estate, we support the entire buying and selling process by coordinating all parties involved and ensuring transparency, compliant documentation, and continuous client support.

Property Acquisition Process in Portugal

1. Find a property – Select the property that matches your criteria and confirm your interest with your Silva Estate advisor.

3. Legal and administrative checks – Full analysis of the property’s situation: ownership, land registry, licences, planning compliance, tax status, as well as the absence of debts or disputes.

4. Promissory Contract (CPCV) – Signed by both parties, with the payment of a deposit in a amount agreed between the buyer and the seller, and the deadline set for signing the final deed.

2. Obtaining a Portuguese NIF – Essential for any contractual signing or tax obligation in Portugal.

5. Final deed (Escritura) – Signing before a notary, payment of the remaining balance, and official transfer of ownership.

6. Registration – Registration with the Land Registry and the Tax Authority.

The acquisition of a property in Portugal follows a structured and secure process. Below are the main steps that allow you to buy with full transparency and in compliance with Portuguese law.

Taxes & When They Are Paid

– IMT: paid before the final deed

– Stamp Duty: paid together with IMT

– Notary & Registration Fees: paid on or immediately after the day of the deed

D7 Visa – Overview

The D7 Visa allows non-EU citizens with stable passive income to obtain residency in Portugal. Suitable for retirees, investors, property owners, and individuals living off pensions, rental income, dividends, or other passive income sources.

Eligibility
• Regular passive income
• Accommodation in Portugal
• Valid passport, clean criminal record, health/travel insurance

Application Process
• Submit the application at the relevant Portuguese consulate
• Travel to Portugal once approved
• Apply for your residence permit with the Portuguese immigration authorities

Benefits
• Residency without local employment
• Access to public services
• Family inclusion (subject to conditions)
• Pathway to long-term residency or citizenship

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Siobhan & Sanjiv

"We met Estelle and Juan in November last year when we were searching for our holiday property on Madeira. They take time to get to know you and to understand exactly what you are looking for. As a result they helped us to find our perfect apartment. Estelle is always contactable and went out of her way to make the process easy and stress-free. She also recommended a local lawyer to us and helped us every step of the way, including obtaining our tax numbers. After we completed on the apartment, Estelle continued to help us setting up the utilities and is now advising us on equipping the apartment. Estate agents in the UK could learn a lot about customer care from Estelle and Juan and we highly recommend Silva Estates."

Belgique - Nicole & Guy

"Merci à Estelle et Juan pour votre écoute, votre implication et vos conseils lors de la recherche et l’achat de notre maison à Madère.
Votre accompagnement dans toutes nos démarches et tout au long de la préparation de notre installation auront été une aide précieuse, d’autant plus en pleine période pandémie et en grande partie en notre absence.
Tout ceci avec professionnalisme et gentillesse.
A recommander vivement."

Germany - Oliver

"I have come to know Estelle and Juan in February 2020. From the first moment they supported and advised me as good clients should be treated. Their binding and polite style are enjoyable and you never get the feeling, that you are influenced in a direction, you do not want. Estelle is always reachable and tries to help in any way as possible. She is always friendly, in time and honest. I personaly can recomment this agency. There are a lot of black sheeps on the market, this is definetely not one of those."

Hungary - Tamas & Angela

"It was 2018 when Me and My family steped to the beautiful Island of Madeira. Imidiately decided to invest here...  we have found on web a great off plan project in Funchal and fortunately Estelle was answering the Phone the first time We made a call;) Since that moment We had several issue to call Estelle to help “here and there” in connection of organizing our purchase project... last time she was our interpreter by the notary, that proves she is an expert in every moment of the time line of your property purchase or rental:)
Totaly recommended and trustable.
Thank You Estelle!"

France - Christian & Christine

"Sans vôtre aide, nous n’aurions jamais pu mener à bien nôtre projet. Car il n’est pas facile d’investir où tout simplement acheter un bien immobilier dans un pays étranger. Merci d’avoir été à l’écoute de nos besoins. Merci pour tous vos bon conseils. Vous avez été très attentionné et au delà du fait d’avoir trouvé un bien correspondant totalement à notre attente, vous nous avez accompagnés dans toutes les procédures. Merci pour votre honnêteté et votre gentillesse. 
Si nous devions racheter un bien, nous ferons à nouveau appel à vous sans hésiter et avec grand plaisir. Vous êtes de belles personnes. 
Continuez bien !!!"

Texas, USA - Dave & Larissa

"We contacted Estelle several months prior to making a trip to look at properties and to make a purchase.  She took the time to send us listings and to get a good idea as to our needs.  When I made the trip,  Estelle had quite a few properties lined up for me to visit.  We ended up finding a home and Estelle handled the negotiations perfectly. She also took the time to help us obtain our Tax ID number and set up bank accounts.  If you are looking for a full service Real Estate Agent who knows the system and will help you with all aspects of your purchase, I would recommend Estelle at Silva Estate."

Sweden - Eva & Peter

"We had the pleasure of letting Estelle help find the right property for us. This was three years ago before she started her own company. She is very proffessional and helpful. I can recall we must have travelled around Madeira, probably looking at 10+ houses before we finally settled for one in Calheta area. She is knowledgeable and honest when it comes to pros and cons for different areas and houses. All paperwork and procedures, all in Portugeese language, that had to be done was easy and understanable with the help from Estelle. When or if a time comes when we decide to sell our property we will not hesitate to let Estelle do the job. Five stars to the best star, Estelle."

UK - Roger & Maggie

"My wife and I first came to Madeira in January 2018 to celebrate her birthday and it was an eventful trip, in all senses of the word. On the second day here my wife had a fall in Funchal and unfortunately fractured her left wrist - not a good start and it impacted our ability to do all that we wanted. The support we were shown by everyone made us appreciate the kindness of the Madeirans.
In spite of this bad start, we fell in love with the island and, after finishing our holiday, we started to plan our new life there. We put our house in the U.K. on the market in May and completed the sale just after Christmas- delayed a week by the drones of Gatwick! ...

UK - Alex & Jan

"My wife and I were very fortunate to have met Estelle Silva  from Silva Estate when we were looking for a holiday home four years ago. Estelle had a lot of experience and patience with us, spending many hours driving us around the Funchal area.
We eventually found a villa that suited our requirements, and without any time wasting we were the owners of a perfect home.
It is very rare to find a sales agent so dedicated to her clients.
Her assistance in our search had no boundaries, her help with setting up our new home continued after the house completion and Estelle is now a very dear friend."

SA - Ann & Peter

"We started our house hunt in beautiful Madeira during May this year. The best thing that happened is that we chose Silva Estate. Both, Estelle and Juan, made our search a pleasure. 

They were very focused on us, as people and what we were looking for in a property. They stood by us through the 'lows and highs' and never tried to over sell anything to us. Nothing was too much trouble.

They eventually found us "the mystery house", literaly! ...

Ireland - Maurice & Susan

"We've bought many houses over the years in England, Scotland, Ireland and Germany and have never come across an agent who listened and so intuitively understood what we were looking for as we did with Estelle from Silva Estate.

We met her earlier this year and very quickly found the perfect house for us, in which we are now settled with our pets and are even happier than we had hoped for.

Estelle went out of her way to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible and for this we will always be grateful.

The process here is really much cleaner and easier than in the UK or Ireland, especially as Estelle had ensured that all the...

UK - Steve & Margaret

"Over the years I’ve dealt with a number of estate agents. Either for my Wife and I, or for my Daughters.

Silvaestate however, is a little unique. There is an emphasis on the client that you don’t usually experience.

The service is highly professional with excellent knowledge, both of the market, and peripheral knowledge that many buyers need in support of a purchase. Incredibly supportive, and very responsive.

And if that wasn’t enough. An aftercare that frankly I’ve not experienced previously...

Uk - Jo & Duncan

"We have known Estelle for the past 18 months and have found her very helpful and friendly . She is  professional  and conscientious, acting with high integrity.

Estelle is excellent at getting things done, working effectively with a wide range of different people. She has always responded to any questions we had promptly .

She has been a pleasure to do business with and we can thoroughly  recommend  Estelle Silva."

Finland - Suvi & Esra

"Looking for focus on clients ´needs, dynamic, effectivity conbined with  market knowledge. Estelle Silva from Silva Estate."

Germany - Heike & Jochen

"We have known Estelle for more than 3 years. She helped us to find our Quinta here in Funchal.

Estelle is very professional and trustworthy . She knew from the first moment what we were looking for and  after all this time she is still interested in our life  here in Madeira.

It was a pleasure to work with her and we can thoroughly recommend  Estelle, she helped us to make our dream come true"

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