Redpin Partners with Casafari to Make International Property Purchases in Portugal Simpler and More Secure

Redpin and Casafari have formed a strategic partnership to simplify how international buyers purchase property in Portugal. This collaboration introduces a secure, digital payment solution that streamlines cross-border real estate transactions, offering faster settlement, enhanced transparency, and full legal protection — all within one unified platform.

Redpin, the global property payments platform backed by a £140 million Blackstone investment, has announced a strategic partnership with Casafari CRM, the customer relationship management system used by thousands of estate agents across Europe.

The partnership allows agents in Portugal to refer clients directly to Redpin’s currency exchange and payment services from within their existing CRM workflow, making international transactions faster, safer, and more efficient.

Built on the infrastructure of Currencies Direct and TorFX – two market-leading FX platforms with over 25 years of experience, 925,000 customers, and £9.5 billion in annual payment volume – the software handles the full payment journey, including multi-currency transfers, compliance checks, and fraud protection.

Casafari CRM is one of Europe’s leading real estate management platforms, offering agents a centralised system to manage clients, leads, and listings. Integrating Redpin’s services directly into this workflow makes it easier for professionals to support international buyers without leaving the tools they use every day.

The partnership reinforces Redpin’s position as a trusted partner in the international property payments system. It also strengthens Redpin’s reach across key international corridors, starting with Portugal’s high-volume property market, as it accelerates its process of international expansion.

Pia Hauch, VP of growth at Redpin, commented: “Redpin was built to eliminate the pain points around international property payments. In Portugal, a top destination for global buyers, professionals often manage complex cross-border transactions with a complex range of different tools. Our latest partnership means agents can now offer clients a complete solution directly from the platform they already use, saving  their customers money and themselves time and effort. Partnerships with trusted platforms such as Casafari CRM are an important step as we expand across the busiest international property markets across the world.”

Portugal continues to attract significant international property investment. In 2024, foreign buyers accounted for approximately 12% of total residential property transactions, according to the Association of Real Estate Professionals and Companies of Portugal (APEMIP), representing an annual market of approximately €4.06 billion. Foreign buyer activity has been growing 8% year on year since 2019.

Notably, non-EU buyers are investing more heavily, paying an average of €422,000 per property, compared to an average €287,000 by EU buyers, based on transaction data cited by estate agents. This sustained demand is driven by Portugal’s lifestyle appeal, favourable climate, and stable investment environment.

Paulo Fernandes, CRM Director at Casafari CRM, commented: “At CASAFARI CRM, empowering our users to succeed has always been our top priority. Through smart automations, seamless organisation, and peace of mind, we enable real estate professionals to focus on what matters most: closing successful deals. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our integration with Redpin, tackling one of the most critical challenges in international transactions – moving money securely and efficiently. This powerful partnership brings exceptional value to our users and highlights the growing demand for trusted, digital solutions in cross-border real estate.”

Rubem Galvao, head of sales, Portugal, at Redpin, added: “As someone who has worked with estate agents in the Portuguese market for a number of years, I’ve long recognised the reach and impact of Casafari CRM on real estate professionals in the region. I’m thrilled about the opportunity to integrate what we do best with the market-leading software that Casafari provides to the estate agent community. This offers a more complete service to their customers who, in turn, are able to expand their service to clients.”

With the Redpin Casafari Partnership, international buyers gain confidence and ease in completing digital property transactions in Portugal’s real estate landscape.