[cjd01]

Hi - my first post here - sorry if Im breaking any unknown rules. Hubby and I would love to come out to Portugal for 6 months or even a year - can anyone recommend areas where we could rely on public transport and reasonably close to tourist areas if family come to visit? Also what would we be looking at for a 2 bed property? Thanks in advance!

[jdell]

Hi . What area are you interested in ,and what months . Winter months ,Oct to March are much cheaper to rent.

[cjd01]

At this stage unsure - just looking for costs and ideas, we can be flexible for either to be honest! Just going to follow our dreams for a few years of whihc 6 months is in Portugal!

[cjd01]

Originally Posted by jdell Hi . What area are you interested in ,and what months . Winter months ,Oct to March are much cheaper to rent.

Sorry - I think you just sent me a PM - I can't find it anywhere - can you email me on cazzadunn@hotmail.com please.

[s5tuart]

Just to give you an idea, I have been looking for a long term 6 month let in Praia Da Luz from October to March inclusive. Its looking expensive, as the very best I can get at the moment is €400 per month for a 2 bed apartment, and that is not close to the beach which I really wanted. I may have to abandon my search.
Its annoying, as I can find nice apartments in Spain for upwards of €150!!! I guess because of the higher crime there owners just want someone to be in their investments......

[cjd01]

Originally Posted by s5tuart Just to give you an idea, I have been looking for a long term 6 month let in Praia Da Luz from October to March inclusive. Its looking expensive, as the very best I can get at the moment is €400 per month for a 2 bed apartment, and that is not close to the beach which I really wanted. I may have to abandon my search. Its annoying, as I can find nice apartments in Spain for upwards of €150!!! I guess because of the higher crime there owners just want someone to be in their investments......

That was the outcome I was starting to find too! I would have thought the state of the European economy we would have been getting some good long term deals to guarantee them an income! Thanks for getting back to me

[jdell]

Hi . It may sound expensive but water and electricity combined,over the winter will be 120e/150e per month .You also get free T.V. - no pool ,condo ,gardening fees . A luxury home in a beautiful location , stunning beaches ,world class golf courses ,superior standard food at a fraction of the price,for similar ,in Spain , Italy ,Ireland etc. Sunshine ,with October /November in the 20*s and higher . And the freedom to have your friends and family to stay throughout the 6 months .All this for 100E per week between 2/3 people . If I could pay that ,instead of the mortgage,I would be very happy indeed .

[s5tuart]

Originally Posted by jdell Hi . It may sound expensive but water and electricity combined,over the winter will be 120e/150e per month .You also get free T.V. - no pool ,condo ,gardening fees . A luxury home in a beautiful location , stunning beaches ,world class golf courses ,superior standard food at a fraction of the price,for similar ,in Spain , Italy ,Ireland etc. Sunshine ,with October /November in the 20*s and higher . And the freedom to have your friends and family to stay throughout the 6 months .All this for 100E per week between 2/3 people . If I could pay that ,instead of the mortgage,I would be very happy indeed .

Not my circumstances! I am single, ALL the places I have had quotes for so far the utilities are extra, and whilst I would dearly love to winter in Praia Da Luz it seems that Spain is 1/3 of the price (so I can have THREE winter breaks in Spain rather than ONE in Portugal.) However, I take the point that Portugal is a finer country with a superior and less costly standard of living..
I would happily forgo 2 breaks in Spain for 1 in Luz however. We'll see!

[newintavira]

400€ plus bills will get you a good 2 bed in the East Algarve, Luz is inherently more touristy and therefore a tad more expensive.

[josda]

s5tuart--may I ask where you have found those Spanish long-term rentals for €150?

Thanks,
Josefina

[The Pope]

Originally Posted by josda s5tuart--may I ask where you have found those Spanish long-term rentals for €150? Thanks, Josefina

Me too???

[s5tuart]

Villamartin Villa
This was a link I sent to my friends in Luz, but there're other longer term lets if you Google enough.
Unfortunately the one below seems to be down at the moment but the main site was http://www.spainrentalsdirect.co.uk/ .

Costa Blanca - Villamartin - El Galan
Size 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
£110 / Month

Min Term (5 Months)

Bathrooms 2 Bathrooms
Available Period 01 November 11 - 31 March 12
Entertainment TV, Satellite, DVD, Radio,
Views Pool Views,
Sleeps 6
Private Pool
Air-Conditioning


Home Page > Locations > Costa Blanca > Villamartin > El Galan

[cjd01]

I read that per week not per month!

[bejaboz]

Originally Posted by s5tuart Villamartin Villa This was a link I sent to my friends in Luz, but there're other longer term lets if you Google enough. Unfortunately the one below seems to be down at the moment but the main site was http://www.spainrentalsdirect.co.uk/ . Costa Blanca - Villamartin - El Galan Size 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 £110 / Month Min Term (5 Months) Bathrooms 2 Bathrooms Available Period 01 November 11 - 31 March 12 Entertainment TV, Satellite, DVD, Radio, Views Pool Views, Sleeps 6 Private Pool Air-Conditioning Home Page > Locations > Costa Blanca > Villamartin > El Galan

Weekly Costs for this villa during 2012 -

01, March 2012 31, March 2011 € 250 £ 223 $ 393
31, March 2012 06, April 2012 € 350 £ 312 $ 550
07, April 2012 14, April 2012 € 425 £ 378 $ 667
14, April 2012 28, April 2012 € 350 £ 312 $ 550
04, May 2012 26, May 2012 € 400 £ 356 $ 628
02, June 2012 23, June 2012 € 450 £ 401 $ 707
30, June 2012 07, July 2012 € 550 £ 490 $ 864
07, July 2012 01, September 2012 € 750 £ 668 $ 1,178
01, September 2012 08, September 2012 € 700 £ 623 $ 1,099
08, September 2012 29, September 2012 € 500 £ 445 $ 785
06, October 2012 31, March 2012 € 110 £ 98 $ 173

[s5tuart]

My apologies! It was not my intention to mislead anyone and the listing looked to me like 110 per month, as per the text I pasted from the email to my friends.
I hope my mistake hasn't inconvenienced anyone or given false hopes, as it has me!