Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
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Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
I want to move permanently to the Algarve and thought it would be easy to find an estate agent or other facility to rent an apartment long-term, as it is here in Spain where I currently live. But, all I get when I search the internet are HOLIDAY LETS. I don't want a holiday let and I wonder, in desperation, how possible it is to find somewhere or someone to whom I can talk or discuss the possibility of finding a suitable property to rent in east Algarve, preferably. Later, when I find my feet in Portugal, I will search for a more permanent property to buy. Can anybody give me guidance on this? Many thanks. Daniel
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I want to move permanently to the Algarve and thought it would be easy to find an estate agent or other facility to rent an apartment long-term, as it is here in Spain where I currently live. But, all I get when I search the internet are HOLIDAY LETS. I don't want a holiday let and I wonder, in desperation, how possible it is to find somewhere or someone to whom I can talk or discuss the possibility of finding a suitable property to rent in east Algarve, preferably. Later, when I find my feet in Portugal, I will search for a more permanent property to buy. Can anybody give me guidance on this? Many thanks. Daniel
I am in the western Algarve so can't help much ,but I am sure others in that area will have more info.. Goof luck.
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
There are fewer long term rentals as the increase in sales has removed from the property pool large numbers of properties that had been on the market for years.
The Internet is probably not the place to start.
There is probably no better way than to visit and call on as many estate agents in your area of choice and see what they might have.
Areas not popular with tourists are more likely to provide you with a rental.
The Internet is probably not the place to start.
There is probably no better way than to visit and call on as many estate agents in your area of choice and see what they might have.
Areas not popular with tourists are more likely to provide you with a rental.
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Many thanks for your replies; I agree that a visit is probably the best way as this time of year is indeed a busy one. I am considering east Algarve, in the Tavira region, so I will contact estate agents in that area personally. Any other suggestions would still be welcome... Daniel
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Pretty much anywhere near the coast is going to be expensive in the summer simply because the owners can charge more for a week than a long term let will pay for a month....... Perhaps one answer might be to either move further inland or to the central or northern zones for the summer & then look for a long term winter let on the coast?
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
hi here's two links to rental apartments in the Algarve - includes some from the Tavira area -
Apartamentos para alugar em Faro, Algarve
https://www.olx.pt/imoveis/apartamen...scription%5D=1
one of the issues you will have is that the Portuguese idea of a let - and indeed most europeans idea - is that a long term let - ie not holiday - is a life choice - and they will expect a minimum of one year - two in many countries
Sadly there have also been many times Brits have agreed long lets and either not turned up or stayed for a short time - i've spoken to several portuguese on other forums about this and it makes the Portuguese wary of us
Here its not like Spain - the supply and demand is much smaller and there aren't a huge amount of Brits looking to rent long term to other Brits
Also as emr said the property market has picked up so its even harder now
As per Spain long term - ie UK idea - a few months - in the summertime - April - October is almost impossible - why would anyone rent out for 500 per month when they can easily get 600 per week in that period
Good luck
- its also worth while directly contacting some of the large companies local to the area hotels -
appartment complexes etc that do holiday lets - they sometimes do long lets or are aware of owners who would consider the possiblility
Apartamentos para alugar em Faro, Algarve
https://www.olx.pt/imoveis/apartamen...scription%5D=1
one of the issues you will have is that the Portuguese idea of a let - and indeed most europeans idea - is that a long term let - ie not holiday - is a life choice - and they will expect a minimum of one year - two in many countries
Sadly there have also been many times Brits have agreed long lets and either not turned up or stayed for a short time - i've spoken to several portuguese on other forums about this and it makes the Portuguese wary of us
Here its not like Spain - the supply and demand is much smaller and there aren't a huge amount of Brits looking to rent long term to other Brits
Also as emr said the property market has picked up so its even harder now
As per Spain long term - ie UK idea - a few months - in the summertime - April - October is almost impossible - why would anyone rent out for 500 per month when they can easily get 600 per week in that period
Good luck
- its also worth while directly contacting some of the large companies local to the area hotels -
appartment complexes etc that do holiday lets - they sometimes do long lets or are aware of owners who would consider the possiblility
Last edited by carvoeiro; May 24th 2017 at 11:15 am.
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Thanks again for all your replies and suggestions, I am very grateful for the information. I think that it's best that I visit the Tavira region within the next few weeks to see the area for myself and talk to estate agents there, there seems to be no alternative. The suggestion to move outside of the tourist areas for the summer may be worth looking at as well. I know absolutely nothing about life in Portugal but hear that it is much quieter than Spain and that the taxes are lower - including income tax which is very high in Spain. Is it true that new ex-pats about to settle in Portugal for the first time receive a ten-year remission, as it were, from all taxes, including income tax? Very hard to believe but I have a paper here that suggests exactly that. However, any comments on that would be very welcome. Many thanks again for your help so far. Daniel
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Thanks again for all your replies and suggestions, I am very grateful for the information. I think that it's best that I visit the Tavira region within the next few weeks to see the area for myself and talk to estate agents there, there seems to be no alternative. The suggestion to move outside of the tourist areas for the summer may be worth looking at as well. I know absolutely nothing about life in Portugal but hear that it is much quieter than Spain and that the taxes are lower - including income tax which is very high in Spain. Is it true that new ex-pats about to settle in Portugal for the first time receive a ten-year remission, as it were, from all taxes, including income tax? Very hard to believe but I have a paper here that suggests exactly that. However, any comments on that would be very welcome. Many thanks again for your help so far. Daniel
Yes, you can apply for the non Habitual Residence (NHR ) 10 year tax holiday & on top of that, if you're a new immigrant, you can often get several years free of house rates etc & if you can meet the criteria, import a car free of import/registration tax.
One thing you do also need to know is that whilst the Portuguese people are fabulously friendly & welcoming, the vast majority of them don't have an iota of marketing skills in their body which means it's very hard to find out about areas and/or what facilities there are in any given area......... Even most of the videos released by the tourist boards are usually in Portuguese only which doesn't exactly help when the intention is to market Portugal to the world. lol
We're near Figueiro Dos Vinhos in the central zone & if you want to see what our area is like, just click on the link immediately below this post & then click 'About Central Portugal' & watch the videos......... and try to ignore the Portuguese dialogue.
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Have you tried https://www.longtermlettings.com/fin...tugal/Algarve/
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Thank you for that link, I did find a property and have contacted the owner. Let's see what happens...
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I want to move permanently to the Algarve and thought it would be easy to find an estate agent or other facility to rent an apartment long-term, as it is here in Spain where I currently live. But, all I get when I search the internet are HOLIDAY LETS. I don't want a holiday let and I wonder, in desperation, how possible it is to find somewhere or someone to whom I can talk or discuss the possibility of finding a suitable property to rent in east Algarve, preferably. Later, when I find my feet in Portugal, I will search for a more permanent property to buy. Can anybody give me guidance on this? Many thanks. Daniel
Try Idealista.pt and look under "Arrendar" - there are places in the Eastern Algarve such as Cabanas which do have a few properties
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
Thank you very much for your suggestion, it really does seem to be very tough to find a an extended stay rental apartment. I will try the site you gave me and probably visit East Algarve sometime in June. Many thanks again. Daniel
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
There is another site called:
www.Aluga-Algarve.com
www.Aluga-Algarve.com
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Re: Problem with Long-Term Rentals in Algarve
[QUOTE=bellintre;12259306]I want to move permanently to the Algarve and thought it would be easy to find an estate agent or other facility to rent an apartment long-term, as it is here in Spain where I currently live. But, all I get when I search the internet are HOLIDAY LETS. I don't want a holiday let and I wonder, in desperation, how possible it is to find somewhere or someone to whom I can talk or discuss the possibility of finding a suitable property to rent in east Algarve, preferably. Later, when I find my feet in Portugal, I will search for a more permanent property to buy. Can anybody give me guidance on this? Many thanks. Daniel[/QUOT
Hello Daniel
If you're still looking for an apartment, I know of a 2bed/2 bath in Tavira which will be available Nov.1st for at least 6 months.
Hello Daniel
If you're still looking for an apartment, I know of a 2bed/2 bath in Tavira which will be available Nov.1st for at least 6 months.