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Suburban Lisbon! by Atomic_Tom
Hi guys! I have been reading this forum for a while but as I'm heading to PT in Feb I would like to pick your brains on a specific matter. My wife and I (plus our baby girl) plan to move to Lisbon in the next 12 months. We have previously ...
Let me know if you need some help! Building a house in Queijas for myself, so happy to help! Read More
Returning back to Europe by Anna and Theo
G'day all We are a Dutch couple 55 and 60, no kids. We jumped from The Netherlands 15 years ago to South Africa. Due to the current economic climate and it's uncertain outcome .... We are looking to relocate to Portugal. Having lived ...
Hi! What are you looking for exactly? Advice on locations in Alentejo or where to look for property rentals? Regards. Read More
Retiring to Lisbon/Silvercoast by IdaAttias
Hi, we are thinking of retiring to Portugal but not in the city ( Lisbonne) We are both 60 (Dutch-french) and we would like to be not far from a community and not far from the beach. Also easy access to the airport , any suggestions would be ...
It will all depend on your budget and what sort of location you're looking for (city, small village, by the sea, inland). Have you thought about it? Read More
Considering Moving to Portugal with 2 kids by Navaras
Hi Guys, I am from Canada. We are all Canadian Citizens. Wife is dual citizen of Brazil and Canada and as a result the kids are also dual citizens. My kids are 6 and 3 years. I can work from home as long as I have decent internet connection. ...
Hi. Public schools are usually fine and you can also find good quality private schools asides from the international ones. Bear in mind that the more you move away from Lisbon, the less options you'll have when it comes to schools. You have ... Read More
Self-employed in Portugal? Looking for tips/first-hand experience. by nilonilonilo
Hello, my family and I are considering relocating to Portugal. I am self-employed, have an established business with international clients so finding work is not an issue. However, I was wondering if Portugal is a good place to be self-employed, as ...
Hi! I would strongly recommend for you to get in touch with a tax adviser. There are multiple ways to manage a self-employee situation from a tax and social security, all depending if you're setup as an individual or company for tax reasons. ... Read More
Newbie :) by sharmar
Hi All I am a newbie, and looking to have a fresh start abroad, looking for IT or customer service work. Looking for advice, recommendations of work? help LOL
Hi. My best bet would be to try to find a job in IT, as it's currently in high demand and better paid than customer service. Linkedin would definitely be a good place to start looking for open positions. Bear in mind that for local companies, ... Read More
Accommodation in Portugal: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to Portugal just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
What are the most common scams in Portugal? Advertising a false (not owned) property in the most popular real estate portals, ask for an advance and then run with it. What are the red flags to look out for when scanning through adverts? Look for ... Read More
Resort-style amenities by David44357
Are there long-term apartment rentals in Lisbon that have resort-style amenities (hot tub, pool, business center, tennis courts, etc.)? I haven't found anything online besides vacation rentals. However, I got the impression the norm in Portugal ...
You can surely get those perks, but they will only be available in a small number of condos (especially in Lisbon) and will surely come with a very high rent. Check for rentals in real estate portals such as imovirtual.pt (available in English). Read More
Neighborhood recommendations by supercad55
Family of three with a toddler on a $1400 rental budget. Must be near transportation, a good hospital within 20 min in car/train, and walkable to the basics.
Anywhere in the country? Is there something specific you're looking for when it comes to location (close to sea, small/large city) asides from the ones you've mentioned? Read More
Split one property into two? by RafaJuno
Hi there Does anyone know if it is possible to split one big property with two rural ruins into two separate properties? Both ruins have separate access to the road. That would be in the Algarve Thank you.
You need to go to your town hall (camara municipal) and book a meeting with their Architecture and Urbanism department so you can get confirmation from aone of their technicans... Read More
Lisbon - what should i have to know about getting a flat? Where? by lmarkus
I like to move to Portugal, i have to work there for a company called Travelantis. Where do i find nice flats? I know airbnb, but i read its expensive. Any ideas? Thanks Markus
you can also check here: www.imovirtual.pt Make sure you have a clear idea on what will be the key drivers around the flat's choice: price, location, etc. Rental costs have gone up significantly in Lisbon and Oporto due to tourism and people ... Read More
Suburban Lisbon! by Atomic_Tom
Hi guys! I have been reading this forum for a while but as I'm heading to PT in Feb I would like to pick your brains on a specific matter. My wife and I (plus our baby girl) plan to move to Lisbon in the next 12 months. We have previously ...
Hi. It really depends on what you mean with "shortish trip into the city/airport". Cascais is by far the most popular place for people living outside Lisbon but willing to spend up to one hour commuting to the city each day (car is the ... Read More
Fado in Lisbon by GuestPoster2367
Hi - I'm going to be in Lisbon on May 4th and was hoping to hear some Fado but not in the tourist trap restaurants. Can anyone recommend a bar or restaurant without the tourists but with a Fado performance? Would appreciate any suggestions. ...
Hi. It's hard to find a Fado spot that it's not exposed to tourism. I would not turn away from the ones showing on top in Tripadvisor, as most are fairly good. an alternative could be Tasca do Jaime. It's not that fancy and still a ... Read More
Just Joined - hello !! by Jonburn
Hello all Just joined the expat forum - my wife and son (17) are just completing the purchase of our new home in Tavira - exciting and daunting all at once :-) Joined so I can ask for recommendations and help on various matters that appear simple ...
Hi. Welcome to Portugal! On utilities (power, gas): use the ERSE simulator to pick the cheapest option for you: http://simulador.precos.erse.pt/ If it comes in Portuguese, change the language to English on the top right of the screen. Some might ... Read More
Portugal, Mexico City of Panama City?? by Lorback
Hello expats I am currently looking to move from Melbourne Australia to another destination in retirement. I have been considering Portugal, Mexico city or Panama City. I would really appreciate any advice that you can give me as I would be moving ...
It really depends on your budget when it comes to housing, but you should consider Cascais and Algarve if Lisbon and Oporto are not an option. Read More