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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...
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,...
Want To Increase The Value Of Your Home? Choose Paint Colors Wisely
If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, obviously you want to do everything you can to increase the value before you sell. And if you want to add to that value without breaking the bank? Try a little paint. According to Zillow's 2018 Paint Colors...
Selling Your Home? Here’s One Aroma That Will Help You Sell It
True or false… When you’re selling a house, you should bake cookies before a showing or an open house. I guess you could say the answer is a hard and fast “true” because, after all, it can’t hurt. Who doesn’t like the smell of freshly baked cookies? But it’s also kind...
10 Home Trends That’ll Be Hot In 2019 (And 2 That Are OUT!)
Each fall, decorators begin to share the interior design trends we can expect to see in the new year. Looking ahead to 2019, bold colors, metallics, and statement ceilings take center stage. If you're planning to put your place on the market and want it to appear like...