Vidanova
English expat in Portugal
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English
Lives in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Port
Registration: 25 May 2018
Road safety in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Portugal as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Portugal, whether ...
Just some observations:Roads are maintained very well when compared to the UK for example. But beware, when they dig a road up for pipework, they will fill it in with hardcore and leave it like that for weeks so that passing traffic will compact it ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Portugal, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
Many expats may buy a 2nd property to rent out as long term rentals or holiday rentals. If short term, to be legal, you will need an AL licence. But beware. Laws changed in 2024. As soon as you have an AL licence the tax authorities regard your ... Read More
English language church on the Silver Coast Portugal[B]fake account by bevs88
Does anyone know of an English speaking Evangelical church on the Silver Coast. Any help greatly appreciated.
Yes there is!International Evangelical Baptist Church of Caldas da RainhaEnglish language services and Sunday School every Sunday at 10H00 (Except 1st Sunday each month) at Rua Dr.José Saudade e Silva 27, 2500-191, Caldas da Rainha ... Read More
English Language Church on the Silver Coast
At last there is one! We now have a growing English Language Church in Caldas da Rainha. International Evangelical Baptist Church of Caldas da Rainha English language services and Sunday School every Sunday at 10H00 (Except 1st Sunday each month) ... Read More
Website that shows real estate SOLD prices by Andrew Rockwell
I'm looking for a website that records real estate SOLD prices: Please direct me if it exists.I am interested in researching recent sales in my area of Porto.
When looking for a property and you find something in the location you want and the property ticks 7 out of 10 boxes then that's the one to buy. Looking for the 8/9/10 ticks is not going to happen in your price range, that is "buyers dilemma", it ... Read More
Website that shows real estate SOLD prices by Andrew Rockwell
I'm looking for a website that records real estate SOLD prices: Please direct me if it exists.I am interested in researching recent sales in my area of Porto.
I wouldn't be surprised that in the sellers market that we have currently that buyers are paying close to asking prices. IMO it would be 90-95% of asking price. So the asking prices you see less 5% will be an accurate figure to work with.Though some ... Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
@jbarry163Hi Jeffrey If you wish, can you send me an sms text to *** with your email address so that I can add you to our weekly newsletter so that you can see what's going on. The same applies to any one reading this post.Also there are two ladies ... Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
Hi JeffreyYes the English language service is at 10 am today, (the 11.30 service is in Portuguese and in a different location.) Here is a map https://goo.gl/maps/VGD5EM2XiLyetrfA6come a bit early as it is not the easiest place to find. If you get ... Read More
So many empty plots of land by nz7521137
When having a look around the Silver Coast, but also in many other locations in Portugal, I find large amounts of "developments" with empty plots of land that already have roads, utility connections and side walks, but nobody ever built on there. I ...
A visitor we once had stay with us, after seeing all the half finished developments, innocently remarked that "the Algarve will be a lovely place once it's finished" Read More
trouble with lawyer in a real estate transaction by bettinakozlowski
Dear all,We were about to purchase a condo in Porto in two weeks, we signed the promissory, but the vendor told us on the day he received the promissory he sold to someone else. We are now told by the lawyer we owe 60% of the 1,5% of "agreed" ...
We retired from real estate in Portugal in 2010 so we know the procedures and costs well. In the past 18 months we bought two properties both under 2 years old, on the Silver coast and used two different Portuguese lawyers. Each only charged Euro ... Read More
Building in Central portugal by Jon1050
Hi all, I get a feeling I may become a regular here... I'm considering a project in a village near Tomar, effectively new build. Does anyone have reliable builders contacts I can start the process of getting costs from? E.g. How much does a modern ...
@Jon1050 If it is a new build you will need to employ an Engineer to submit a project to the council for approval. In the project it will be specified what type of septic system will be built according to local regs and the zone you are in. You will ... Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
Hi Folks here is an update.We now have a growing English Language Church in Caldas da Rainha.Evangelical Baptist Church of Caldas da RainhaEnglish language services and Sunday School every Sunday at 10H00 (Except 1st Sunday each month) atRua ... Read More
The cost of Living in Portugal in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
In Caldas da Rainha (in Euros)In Caldas da Rainha area you can buy a new built 3 bed 2 bath detached house for 280-400KBus to Lisbon is Euro 8 one way. takes an hour on the hour till late.What is the average price of your monthly food basket? for 2 ... Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
Hi LisI sent you a private messageNigel Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
@Angela Janzen Hi Angela, That is thoughtful of you to reach out. I think you are North of Porto, is that correct? If so a bit far for us. At the moment we are attending an English speaking bible study in Caldas da Rainha and we hope to be starting ... Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
I got your message and will contact you, many thanks. Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
Hi, On the Silver Coast there is a large English speaking community. It is a matter of this community getting organized and contacting these English speaking churches in Lisbon. There will easily be a solution for this current gap. :cheers: ... Read More
Church on Silver Coast by Vidanova
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ...
[link under review]Thank you, but as I said closest is Lisbon or Porto...................... Read More
Church on Silver Coast
Hi Folks As far as we know there is not an English speaking church service on the Silver Coast, the nearest are in Porto and Cascais. We have spoken with pastors of churches who are willing to either have an English speaking service or even plant a ... Read More
Importing a car from California by ggriffin
Hello! We will be moving to Lisbon in the spring of 2022. I’ve heard different opinions about importing cars from the US. Has anyone done this? Is it better just to sell the cars and buy a new car in the EU?
I considered importing my mint restored 1987 Mercedes 560SL it would have cost in the region of 30-40000 euro depending on the actual emissions test done here. Use this calculator [link under review] Bear in mind the above calculator does not ... Read More
Import duty on personal goods?
My wife and I both came to live in Portugal and took up residency in the 90's and imported our household and personal effects including a car. No import duties were charged on these items. (the car had the usual charges to get it matriculated ... Read More
Retirement Community anywhere in Portugal? by levyorit
i wonder if there is Retirement Community.... Thanks, ;)
Interesting article here: awesomealgarve.com/2019/10/07/the-algarve-remains-the-best-place-in-the-world-today-to-retire-overseas And it possibly is! Read More
Best cities for retirement in Portugal by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Portugal for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
The whole of Portugal offers excellent retirement opportunities without any doubt. Excellent infrastructure and low cost of living with welcoming people and a stress free environment. However, if retiring from more northerly latitudes and colder ... Read More
Best small towns in the Algarve by MVJohnson
I have wanted to leave the US for over 20 years but now I feel compelled. I have never been to Portugal but after much reading I would like to give it a try and I am attracted to both the Azores and the Algarve. I believe I would be most comfortable ...
I have only just joined up so its rather a late relt to your question but since there is only one reply so far this might encourage others to chime in. Firstly Azores and Algarve are about as different as chalk and cheese. Azores is a grou of ... Read More
Transfer money to Portugal by Kayalaoui
What is the best option to transfer money to Portugal from USA for buying a property. I m talking about charge fees. I know right now it’s not the best time since the dollars is low. Thank you
Use TransferWise] it is a "Skype" company endorsed by Sir Richard Branson no less! They will give you mid-market rate, no high street bank will do that and their fees are by far the lowest of any forex company that I have found anywhere. ... Read More