How we got started

MOL Portugal, previously Made of Lisbon, is a Portugal-based, buyers-only Portuguese property advisory company that helps you buy like a local. Founded by Mia & Rafael, MOL Portugal initially started with Rafael helping an overseas friend find the best property deal in Portugal and Mia flipping properties in Portugal as her passion project while juggling her corporate fintech job. They both realized that the traditional setting for property transactions are filled with missing gaps that could prevent potential buyers from getting the 'full picture', making it challenging to make the best decision. The buyers' interests are often overlooked and they knew they had to change that.

Keeping the buyer's interest at heart, MOL Portugal manages the entire process for you. From access to an extensive local network, location advisory and scouting, property search in the entire market, negotiation until renovation, to property management, they’ll guide you every step of the way. With the approach of a 'one point contact' , our clients never have to juggle between different listing agencies, making the connection between architects and contractors, or nusances like trying to find a plumber for their tenants in Portugal all while not even residing in the country.

Who We Are

Mia, Founder

Mia hails from China and is a long-time expat. She moved around internationally for education and work to satisfy her travel bug. It wasn’t until she fell in love with Portugal that she decided to settle down. In the past five years, she’s lived in the Azores and now Lisbon and couldn’t be happier. Before Mia was familiar with the Portuguese property market, she too, experienced foreign buyer challenges first-hand and discovered an underserved area needing tending. 

Rafael, Founder

Rafael is a bonafide Lisbonite. After a professional career in the psychology field, serendipitously, real estate found him while trying to help a friend buy property in Portugal. Little did he know this would become his passion and before he knew it a brand new career in real estate started and he never looked back.

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Whether you are looking for investment properties, a retirement home, or your new home base in Portugal, get in touch and let us help you start your journey today.