The buying and selling process in Portugal is unsophisticated and can be completed relatively quick. 

While purchasing a property in Portugal, sometimes arises the question to purchase it privately and hold in one´s own name, or to purchase it via a company structure.

For a private transfer of ownership, the process usually can be completed between 4 to 6 weeks and slightly longer if the transfer is via a corporate structure.

The pros and cons of each should be taken into consideration. The actual process of both is described on the links here below.