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Buying in Cape Verde from France: the practical guide for the diaspora

The Cape Verdean diaspora, with more than 700,000 people, plays a central role in the country's economy.

Buying in Cape Verde from France: the practical guide for the diaspora

The Cape Verdean diaspora, with more than 700,000 people, plays a central role in the country's economy. Many dream of building, renovating or investing in Cape Verde while living abroad. Today, thanks to digitalization and reliable partners like Neo Immo, it has become simple and secure.

Why invest remotely?

No restrictions for foreigners: non-residents can buy, rent or resell freely.
Still accessible prices: from €1,000/m² for apartments, according to Properstar.
Moderate taxation: approximately 8.5% acquisition costs (taxes, notary, registration).
Attractive returns, up to 8% in tourist areas.

Steps to follow

Every successful real estate project starts with a clear vision of your objective. Do you want to acquire a property to enjoy it for a few weeks a year, rent it out year-round, or resell it in five or ten years? This initial reflection conditions everything else: the choice of island, the type of property, the budget and the legal or tax structure to favor.

1

Define your project

Identify the purpose of your investment: secondary residence for personal or family stays, tourist rental to generate seasonal income, or family or patrimonial project, intended for resale or transmission.

2

Choose the right island

Each island in Cape Verde has its own real estate dynamics: Sal and Boa Vista for tourist investment, Praia (Santiago) for urban projects, Mindelo (São Vicente) for charming properties.

3

Verify property compliance

Before any signature, it is essential to secure the purchase: ensure that the seller is indeed the legitimate owner, verify the cadastral situation and have the legal documents examined by a local notary.

Digitalization of services

Thanks to platforms like Neo Immo, the Cape Verdean market is modernizing: instant publication of ads, automatic property estimation, CRM for agencies, and support for buyers. This digital transformation makes the market more visible, more reliable and more open to international markets.

Towards sustainable real estate

New generations of investors seek to reconcile profitability and impact. Cape Verde, with its almost permanent sunshine, favors solar energy projects, ecological materials and environmentally friendly constructions.

Between digitalization, sustainability and international openness, Cape Verde is advancing rapidly towards modern and intelligent real estate.