Forum: Europe / Portugal
May 23rd 2008, 9:29 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,318
Re: Any help re Condominium charges/services
Hi Dyerduck
The Condominium Company is chosen by the residents. From our experience the idea is to get 3 proposals. The meeting side seems to just happen without notifiying anyone in advance. If you...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Oct 22nd 2007, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Trog
Hope you had a good time, i'll be off a week on Saturday - cant wait.:D
You bought through Parador didn't you? i would get in touch and give them some earache.:mad: Your not the only person...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Oct 7th 2007, 7:59 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Trog
Not only do we have a supermarket near by, but apparently they have done alot of landscaping around our site and we have a large pool and fountain that is nearly finished. We also have a...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Oct 1st 2007, 7:01 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Trog
I went out like a light last night and have felt knackered all day today, just cant stand the pace.
Oh and thanks for reminding me you've only got 8 days to go :frown: on the upside i've only...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 30th 2007, 6:04 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Re: MRI after sales.
We found the developer really good but agree about the solicitors, they had a habit of telling you things were being done when in actual fact they hadn't. Had a few cross words with them and that's...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 30th 2007, 5:34 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hell's Bell's your right there!!! i'm beggining to flag rapidly now and i will definitely be in bed by 10.00 tonight - i'm getting too old for this all night lark i think:zzz::zzz::zzz:
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 30th 2007, 10:15 am
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Excellent idea.
We were partying last night until 3.40 this morning but i was good i drove so i wouldn't feel rough this morning. Just feel knackered which is better than having a hangover as...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 30th 2007, 10:11 am
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Re: MRI after sales.
Judging by what i've read on here about MRI i'm glad we chose to go with Parador - at least we didn't have any pressure put on us to buy. We were given all the space we needed when we were deciding...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 29th 2007, 12:42 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Yes i agree but that theory is only logical when your sober. By the time you've had a skin full logic goes out of the window and you cant work out why your not getting anywhere:confused:
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 28th 2007, 4:47 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
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Hi Trog
I think there is only you and i from Estrada Da Fonte, unless there is anyone out there i have forgotten? If so sorry:o
Well 5 weeks tomorrow and we will be there and hopefully by this...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 23rd 2007, 7:16 pm
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Replies: 6,614
Views: 174,263
Re: Want to move to Portugal
Hi Trog
Hemswell is not far from were i live. It is now very well known for it carboot sales and antique fairs. There's one or two bits of aeroplane on show as well.
Small world really isn't...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 23rd 2007, 6:52 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Re: MRI after sales.
You just cant have bacon butties without brown sauce!!!!!!! Even our Portuguese friends love brown sauce.
My neighbours have retired to Portugal and there are certain things that you just cant...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 21st 2007, 7:59 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 21st 2007, 5:40 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Re: MRI after sales.
Hi Cleri
That is so true, my neighbour in Portugal has our apartment key and she checks things are ok, takes our mail in and even waters my plants. In return i take out all the things she likes that...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 21st 2007, 5:11 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Re: MRI after sales.
Hi
Like Trog we bought through Parador and we also jointed the owners club which is money for old rope as Trog says but at the same time if you hit any hitches it's handy to be able to pick the phone...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 20th 2007, 5:58 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hey Joao
It sounds as if it is really going to be quite something. Will be handy to take a leisurely walk down,:thumbup:but on the other hand it will make the area alot busier than it is...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 20th 2007, 5:01 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,516
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 19th 2007, 3:11 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,516
Re: (CALICO PARK) VILA NOVA DE CACELA TAVERA
Hi
I think the people you have met are the minority as all the people we've come across have been very friendly and helpful and i dont just mean the brit's. The Portuguese are very forth coming if...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 18th 2007, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 4
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Re: Builder's guarantee
Hi Trog
It is a 5 year guarantee on our building and although you go through the snagging list if you find anything afterwards or something goes wrong - if you see the foreman on site (Nuno) he is...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 16th 2007, 5:47 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Joao
We were out in July so luckily we didn't have our water cut off, not that i noticed anyway. But i'll bear it in mind if we come in August to pack extra deodorant, dont want to upset the...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 14th 2007, 5:03 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Joao
I've checked the contract again and it definately says a swimming pool for the apartments:unsure: so your quess is as good as mine.
You are probably in a better position of understanding how...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 13th 2007, 6:50 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Joao
You certainly seem to know alot about this development and who the builders are etc. but as far as saying Eduardo did not tell us there would be a pool, it is written into our contract of...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 13th 2007, 5:13 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi Joao & Trog
Well i'm with you Trog i haven't got a clue were there would be space left for a pool complex either. But obviously Joao you are very clued up on the area and the development are you a...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 12th 2007, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 234
Views: 27,320
Re: Estrada da Fonte Salgada (Tavira)
Hi
I am totally confused now. The Estrada Da Fonte apartments are built in a U shape and we were told we would be having our own pool in the middle of the U. Nothing was ever mentioned about a...
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Forum: Europe / Portugal
Sep 11th 2007, 5:41 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 888
Re: Books
Thank Chopper,
Didn't know that's what it was called, learn something new everyday. Must say i like the more descriptive title - Tatty Road Bridge, might just stick with that.
Thanks again
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