We find it. You choose it.
A private, dedicated search for buyers who want the right home in Portugal without months of portals, wasted viewings and guesswork. One advisor, on your side, from the first call to the keys.
- On your side of the table
- Whole market, including off-market
- Every property checked before you see it
- One advisor in English and Portuguese
Searching alone is exhausting. It doesn't have to be.
Most buyers don't lack options. They lack time, local knowledge and someone they trust to tell them the truth about each property.
Endless portals, outdated listings.
The same home on five sites at five prices, and half of them already sold.
One curated shortlist.
We search the whole market for you and send only what truly fits your brief.
The agent works for the seller.
Their job is to get the seller the best price, not to protect you.
Someone on your side of the table.
We represent you in your search: honest opinions, hard questions and your interests first.
Viewings that waste your weekends.
Photos that hide the noise, the light, damp or a difficult building.
We see it first.
Every property is pre-visited. You get our notes, photos and video before you decide to go.
Not knowing a fair price.
Asking prices are public. What buyers really paid is much harder to find.
A clear pricing view.
Comparable sales and competing listings behind every offer we recommend.
The best homes never reach the portals.
Good properties are often sold quietly, through networks, before they are listed.
Access to off-market.
Our agent, developer and owner network brings you options others never see.
Doing it all from another country.
Time zones, language and trusting people you have never met.
A trusted person on the ground.
Live video viewings, one point of contact and a clear update every week.
You tell us what you want. We do the searching, the filtering and the negotiating.
Book your discovery callSeven steps from first call to keys.
A concierge-style search. You always know where we are, what happens next and what you will receive.
- 01Week 0 · Free, 30 minutes
Discovery call
We get to know you: how you want to live, your budget, timing and what would make a property a yes.
YouTell us your story.You receiveAn honest view on whether the market can deliver your brief. - 02Week 1
Your search brief
We turn the call into a written brief and agree the engagement and fee in writing. From here, we work for you.
YouApprove the brief.You receiveA written search brief and a clear search plan. - 03Weeks 1 to 3
Market sweep
We search portals, agents, developers and private owners, including off-market, and filter out everything that does not fit.
YouNothing. We do the searching.You receiveA weekly update with our curated shortlist. - 04Ongoing
Pre-visits
We visit the strongest options first and check what photos never show: light, noise, condition, the building and the street.
YouReview our notes from anywhere.You receivePhotos, video and our honest verdict on each property. - 05When you are ready
Viewing days
A planned itinerary of the best properties, in person or by live video tour, with us beside you asking the right questions.
YouSee only homes worth your time.You receiveA viewing plan and a debrief after every day. - 06When you find the one
Offer and negotiation
We study comparable sales, recommend an offer and negotiate price and conditions on your behalf.
YouDecide, with the facts in front of you.You receiveA pricing view and a negotiation strategy. - 07To completion
Secured, to the keys
We keep the seller, agents and your lawyer on track through the promissory contract and the deed, then introduce you to trusted designers and contractors if you need them.
YouSign, and collect your keys.You receiveOne point of contact until the very end.
Every week, you know exactly where your search is.
A short, clear update from your advisor: what we reviewed, what we saw in person and the properties we recommend, with our honest notes.
“Two viewings planned for Saturday. The Estrela owner is open to an offer.”
A dedicated service, not a list of links.
A dedicated advisor
One person who knows your brief by heart, reachable by WhatsApp.
Whole-market search
Portals, agents, developers, private owners and off-market.
Pre-visits and video
We see properties first, so you don't travel for the wrong ones.
Weekly updates
A clear shortlist with honest notes, every week.
Neighbourhood insight
Light, noise, parking, schools and what is being built nearby.
Pricing analysis
Comparable sales behind every offer we recommend.
Negotiation
Price, conditions and timing, negotiated on your behalf.
Through to the deed
Coordination with your lawyer until the keys are in your hand.
A clear fee, agreed before we begin.
Your fee is set out in writing before the search starts, so you know exactly what you are paying for. We explain it in your free discovery call.
- No cost for the discovery call
- The fee and what it includes, agreed in writing first
- We represent your interests throughout your search
- A good negotiation, or one costly mistake avoided, can matter more than the fee itself
Camilla Costa, Founder.
“I search as if I were buying myself: the right home, at the right price, with no surprises.”
Camilla founded HillForte after years of advising international clients on buying, selling and investing in Portugal, with a background in real estate and private equity. She leads every search personally.
“Camilla planned everything meticulously, making really good use of my time.”
“A thorough end to end service that led to a really stress-free purchase.”
Greg Sanderson Start your searchBefore you start.
Why pay for a buyer's advisor?
Because the agents you meet on your own usually work for the seller. In your search, we represent you: we save you months of searching, filter out the wrong properties, and negotiate with the facts on your side.
Do you only show your own listings?
No. We search the whole market: other agencies, developers, private owners and off-market opportunities.
Can you search for me while I am abroad?
Yes. Many of our clients start their search from abroad. We pre-visit, send notes and videos, and run live video viewings, so you only travel for the homes worth seeing.
How long does a search take?
It depends on your brief and the market. We agree a realistic timeline in the discovery call and update you every week.
What if nothing fits my brief?
We tell you honestly and early. Together we review the brief (area, budget or priorities) so your search stays realistic.
How much does it cost?
The discovery call is free. Our fee is agreed in writing before the search begins, and we explain exactly what it includes.
Book your free discovery call.
Six quick questions. Camilla reads every request personally and contacts you to arrange your call.
- 1Tell us about your search.
- 2We call you for a free discovery conversation.
- 3You receive your written search brief.
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