Madalena Seco

Madalena Seco is a verified real estate agent based in Almada, working with CENTURY 21 Tipy Family. After several decades of a rewarding career in industrial management, her passion for real estate led her to start this new adventure in 2019.

She leverages her background in structured processes and client-focused solutions to guide buyers and sellers through Lisbon’s neighboring areas with clarity and dedication. Her approach centers on understanding each client’s unique goals, whether they seek a home across the river from Lisbon or strategic opportunities in the region.

Serving clients across Almada-including key freguesias (neighborhoods) like Costa da Caparica and Cova da Piedade-Madalena specializes in Luxury Properties, International Clients, and Investment Properties. Her fluency in Portuguese and English allows her to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, ensuring smooth transactions for overseas buyers or investors navigating Portugal’s market.

She focuses on transparent communication, using CENTURY 21 Tipy Family’s resources to match clients with properties that align with their lifestyle or portfolio needs, particularly in Almada’s sought-after waterfront and urban zones.

Clients value her pragmatic transition from industrial management to real estate, which informs her organized, detail-oriented support during negotiations and paperwork. She emphasizes patience and local insights, helping international buyers understand nuances like IMT (property transfer tax) or caderneta predial (property registry documents) without overwhelming jargon.

Her priority remains simplifying the process, whether clients aim to settle into a riverside home or identify resilient investment assets in the Lisbon metropolitan area.

FAQ Why Almada for Lisbon-area properties? Almada offers panoramic views of Lisbon across the Tagus River, often with more space and value than central Lisbon districts, while remaining well-connected via the 25 de Abril Bridge and public transit.

How do you support international clients remotely? Through virtual viewings, clear English documentation, and coordination with legal/financial partners, ensuring overseas buyers can confidently proceed without constant travel to Portugal.

What defines an "investment property" in your work? Properties with strong rental demand, development potential, or location advantages (e.g., near transport hubs) that align with long-term market trends in Almada and Greater Lisbon.