7 May 2026

In Portugal, the condominium management market lives in a dangerous paradox: the greatest asset of families—their home—is managed in a sector where there is neither a professional order nor a mandatory activity license. Recently, in an opinion piece in Observador, the CEO of Condoroo was blunt in classifying the sector’s regulation as a “delayed promise,” highlighting that the market continues to operate without clear, modern, and effective rules.
In this scenario of a legal vacuum, certifications (DECO/Bureau Veritas, APEGAC, or Five Stars) have ceased to be mere marketing ornaments and have become the only real barrier for consumer protection.

Choosing the company that manages your building is not just an administrative decision; it is a financial decision that impacts the value of your property. However, many condominiums continue to make this decision based solely on the “cheapest” criteria, ignoring warning signs that later turn into astronomical costs and headaches.
If you are in the process of changing management or want to evaluate your current company, here are the 7 critical mistakes you must avoid at all costs.