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Forum: Portugal
May 21st 2013, 8:49 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 7,720
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Damp/Mould

Check out the papers , one of them has an advert for a german guy that has a system that may work.

His shop used to be across the road from penguin aircon a few years ago , I dont know if he is...
Forum: Portugal
May 8th 2013, 4:43 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By masterbaits

Re: This could put the cat amongst the pigeons for a few ExPats

Personally i think the land grab situation would be of more interest , looks like pt wants to shoot itself in the foot.Ie they are claiming land at govt level if it cannot be proven to have been...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 13th 2013, 3:42 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 6,734
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Options for the satelitte user

Even if it would cost more than the income in licences to do just that?Hence why your not an md :)

Most people just dont understand numbers , that how governemnts and companies control them throgh...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 13th 2013, 12:43 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 6,734
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Options for the satelitte user

Hog your arithmetic is pretty bang on , and if anything is a bit higher than the reality.

Your expat tv abroad is predominately freeview , therefore non sky paying customers.

At the peak ,...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 4th 2013, 5:04 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 9,654
Posted By masterbaits

Re: TMN internet 3G 4G MIFI router: Clever IT person needed please :)

It might be worth your time looking for a deltenna wibe setup , but at present they dont do 4g.

Other options are stella doradus boosted antennaThis works by increasing the up and downlink , then...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 26th 2013, 3:57 am
Replies: 49
Views: 6,734
Posted By masterbaits

Options for the satelitte user

Hi as we all have read in the last few months , brit tv is coming to an end outside the uk. Freeview wont be accessible by sat soon enough , have you an interest in getting your brit tv fix?

Sky...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 15th 2012, 8:55 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,774
Posted By masterbaits

Alternative to SAT tv ish

We have had it good for too long , and eventually the likes of UK terrestrial tv channels abroad will dissapear , as well as sky eventually.

But there is still some tv to be gained , as long as...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 10th 2012, 12:51 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 24,756
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Astra 2F - Bye bye BBC & ITV?

TRy hard locking your mac ids to only allow those you know , wep2 security password for your known hardware too , and lastly do away with wifi altogether and hard connect to the router if you have no...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 19th 2012, 11:12 am
Replies: 38
Views: 16,980
Posted By masterbaits

Re: moving to portugal- cost of living

IT depends on what you are used to really.

CAr in the uk new 15k , in pt 25k
Electricity and gas cheaper , if your rarely in or always in it makes a big difference as does the type of house its...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 14th 2012, 12:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,536
Posted By masterbaits

Mobile signal repeater booster vs dongle with external ariel

Anyone use an external antenna on a dongle , or a booster for better net and phone reception rurally?

If so where did u get it , or in the case of a dongle what model is it if it takes an external...
Forum: Portugal
May 19th 2012, 10:41 am
Replies: 12
Views: 9,424
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Algarve, cost of living

Dont forget health care provisions , the nhs isnt free in portugal , you have to have been paying their version of nat ins and still have to contribute after this , however if your country of...
Forum: Portugal
May 17th 2012, 12:15 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,269
Posted By masterbaits

2nd Hand car websites and press portugal

Thought i would make it easier for a forum search for new and old users alike.

Feel free to add more , i probably missed a few.

coisas.pt
custjusto.pt
algarve123-fee and printed
portugal...
Forum: Portugal
May 16th 2012, 1:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 13,063
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Relocating to the Algarve

Spot on , then theres the language , nhs(semi private and private)and national insurance.Its a minefield , then theres lower pay , really lower pay.And of course an abundance of folks looking for...
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2012, 9:05 am
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

I would reckon its 6 months in any 12 month period from first entry , be that a calendar year or 12 months.The word year is used by people , 12 months is used on docs.But I would give your argument...
Forum: Portugal
May 14th 2012, 11:51 am
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

I read your guide , found it spot on

Its not exactly centralised their system , or simple.Your guide , one of many on these forums as you have noted IMO needs to be stickied , highlighted with the...
Forum: Portugal
May 12th 2012, 7:57 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,350
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Mobile Phone Comparison for Portuguese PAYG

Most important thing is service available , you may have all or none , and in differing strenghs.

there is phonehouse in pt all networks , pt (portugal telecom) shops , vodaphone and tmn , you can...
Forum: Portugal
May 12th 2012, 7:39 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

Sorry for all the palather , but i hope you dont mean your gonna have the car in pt for over 183 days in any one year.Of course a year ends on dec31 , and starts anew on 1 jan though in pt law ;) and...
Forum: Portugal
May 12th 2012, 7:27 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

Sorry mike rude for what , obnoxious for what?For being right , for proving the guy wrong everytime?

IF this guy has sold you insurance and its invalid would you want to know it or have a car...
Forum: Portugal
May 12th 2012, 4:16 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

fred highlight away , i know what the question was , and my answers are correct.UK CAR , PT USE regardless everything i have mentioned is law.

Including where appropriate any country that allows...
Forum: Portugal
May 12th 2012, 11:12 am
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

You have omitted the gov site mentioning under twelve months but over six
(183 dyas) , it is not up to the dvla to tell a driver of local laws , it is responsible for uk only law and uk registered...
Forum: Portugal
May 12th 2012, 1:44 am
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

Re insurance , ibex insure seems to be a popular insurance company that knows the rules , even though it admits the law in its FAQ it does not do so clearly enough and is most likely knowingly...
Forum: Portugal
May 11th 2012, 10:05 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

Items c and d are correct.

If your car is not legal for the road in country of registration as a mode of personal transport , then its not legal on EU roads just the same.This includes road fund...
Forum: Portugal
May 11th 2012, 5:19 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/movingabroad/Pages/Livingabroad.aspx

Like most things not simple , ehic short term only for those nhs uk regged , S1 and S2 qualifications are...
Forum: Portugal
May 11th 2012, 4:58 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

Its black and white , car cannot exit the country of registration for over 183 days in a year or is classed for export , non national car cannot stay in a country for more than 183 days in a year or...
Forum: Portugal
May 10th 2012, 8:42 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 27,362
Posted By masterbaits

Re: Taking a car over to Portugal

Dont know , we are talking british plates here.OP question.

Would guess that you would therfore be asked for bills , passport and confirmation of exit dates being notarised at a police station.IF...
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