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IMT & Stamp Duty in Portugal
There has been some confusion among buyers, over the taxes you pay when purchasing a property in Portugal.Portugal has long had incentives in place to encourage people to move to and invest in Portugal and part of those incentives is to provide a discounted tax rate....
Portuguese Basic Words and Phrases
One of the biggest challenges when moving to a new country is to learn the language. The speed at which everybody learns is different but learning some basic words and phrases goes a long way to helping you start to integrate into your new community. The...
A Pie for Pi Day
Pi (π) is a mathematical constant with the value approximately equal to 3.14159. It represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter and appears in many mathematical formulae involving circles, spheres, and cylindrical shapes. And 14th March...
7 Reasons to Love Living in Portugal
Around 700,000 expats call Portugal their home and it’s not hard to see why! Portugal is a beautiful country to live in, with lots of appeal for pensioners and those escaping colder climates. 1. The Weather Portugal has a warm, temperate climate. Summers are hot and...
Cheese lovers guide to the Silver Coast
Apparently, the 20th January is National Cheese Lovers Day in the United States. But, a quick internet search tells us that 27th March is International Cheese Day and that 4th June 2023 is in fact National Cheese Day in the U.S. Well, whatever the date or purpose,...
Restaurante O Cabeço – Maiorga, Alcobaca
The Restaurante O Cabeço is beautifully located, perched on a hill, just outside Alcobaca in the village of Maiorga. It looks over the hills and beyond to the stunning countryside that surrounds this area. This is one of the most popular restaurants in the area, open...
Restaurante Granada – São Martinho do Porto
The Granada Restaurant is ideally located along the far end of the promenade at São Martinho do Porto on the Silver Coast in Portugal. It looks directly over the bay and towards the ocean. A wonderful location to relax over a lazy lunch with a bottle of the local...
Torre Branca – Torre, Salir de Matos
Torre Branca Apartment is situated in the small, quiet village of Torre, Salir de Matos, Silver Coast, only 50 minutes from Lisbon. It is a completely self contained, comfortable space with it's own entrance. Every window and both terraces have beautiful country views...
Quinta do Bom Vento
Perched on its own 4 acre wooded valley, Quinta do Bom Vento (QBV) is a fully renovated small farm offering 5 stylish self catering ‘quintinhas’ perfect for short or medium stays (4 nights to 4 months). All units, be they the smallest converted stables studio or the 2...
Translation Services in Portugal
There is language assistance available in Portugal, to assist individuals to deal with official entities within the country. One of the more difficult things to deal with when you move to a foreign country, is the paperwork and processes involved with official bodies....
Maximize Your Home Value
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE Now is the perfect time to look after all of those repairs and jobs you have been putting off. It is very true that you only get one chance to make a first impression. Make sure your house does this and stands out from the competition. On...
Best Forums for Chatting about Portugal
If you are looking for advice and help before moving to Portugal or are looking to connect with other expats in your area after moving, there are lots of good forums that you can join online free of charge. Here are just of the forums we have found useful: Easy Expat,...