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Forum: Portugal
Apr 26th 2026, 7:59 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,531
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

We are going through this at the moment having just sold a small flat in London.

We have discussed ad nauseum with our Contabalista in Portugal who we have know for years.

Any sale of Real...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 11th 2025, 11:36 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,000
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Soda Water - Does it Exist in the Algarve?

Oh Yes it is!!
Forum: Portugal
Aug 11th 2025, 7:35 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,000
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Soda Water - Does it Exist in the Algarve?

"Horrors of Horrors" indeed!!

I would suggest one takes oneself off for MemSahib to Intermarché, Lagos. I seem to recall seeing the product there whilst perusing its shelves last March!

To my...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 17th 2024, 8:57 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,365
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Chave Móvel Digital

No problem!!!

Local Junta Freguesia in Aljezur.

See: https://jf-aljezur.pt/content_page/item/225-espaco_cidadao
(Bottom of Page)

Lagos:
...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 7th 2024, 9:59 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,130
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Finding a quiet neighourhood without dog noise

If one is intending to live rurally in any European country, k9´s will be a part of life.

The same is true in Portugal.

Some really rural villages are even worse.

Part if the problem is...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 16th 2024, 7:34 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,097
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Registering as a builder

You will need at least a certificado do empreteiro.

See pages 8 & 9 here:

https://www.impic.pt/impic/assets/misc/pdf/Apresentacao-Titulo_Habilitante_IMPIC.pdf
Forum: Portugal
Aug 24th 2024, 9:23 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,756
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Circuit breakers RCBO

Agreed.

Rolear is a shop.

Other option is to nip up to Lisbon and talk to...

https://mauser.pt/

They are extreme specialists on electronic and electrical components.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 23rd 2024, 8:07 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,756
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Circuit breakers RCBO

I would try Rolear in Faro:

https://www.rolear.pt/en/

Parque Rolear, Sitio do Areal Gordo, Apartado 530,. 8001-906 Faro. GPS: 37° 2'25.07"N 7°53'47.26"O. Tel. 289 860 300

They used to help...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 5th 2024, 4:09 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,737
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Water sourced heat pumps

I know the Fundão region. Unfortunately, you are a long way from any major Spanish town such as Salamanca or Caceres.

I think it best you concentrate on suppliers here in Portugal.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 4th 2024, 12:19 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,737
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Water sourced heat pumps

Despite the cynical comments, deployment of the various type of Heat Pump tech is deploying apace in Portugal.

You don't say where you are in Portugal which means I cannot be region specific.
...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 10th 2024, 7:27 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,614
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Faro - Lagos Bus

For future reference, line 56 timetable in pdf:

file:///home/cgkh/Downloads/56-_2023-09-16.pdf
Forum: Portugal
Apr 3rd 2023, 10:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Payshop online

Did a little sniffing around on the CTT Payshop website and came up with this!

https://www.ding.com/countries/europe/portugal
Forum: Portugal
Mar 28th 2023, 8:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Customer returns in Portugal

I'm still astounded after all these years that this question keeps cropping up.

Right of product return and guarantees have been established here in Portugal under Portuguese Law and also EU Law...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 19th 2023, 9:37 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,488
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: No bathroom

Exactly!
Forum: Portugal
Feb 19th 2023, 8:20 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,488
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: No bathroom

Is this a rural property?

Even it is a pre-1951 building, I find it strange that there is no Bathroom, especially if someone was living there!

Is there a long-drop in the quinta at the back of...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 9th 2023, 1:35 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,091
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: ETIAS - rules on EU entry once operational FYI

Thanks for posting that!
Forum: Portugal
Jan 24th 2023, 9:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,690
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Cancelling Alojamento local

Reading the govt. regs about this, it appears that it has to be done in person OR electronically.

To do it electronically you need a Chave Móvel Digital.

Link here:...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 19th 2023, 1:41 am
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Public transport in the Algarve

Cubsur has been doing this since the mid-2000's!

His knowledge is unsurpassed.
Forum: Portugal
Jan 18th 2023, 8:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Public transport in the Algarve

You need to view the Algarve's Local English Language Public Transport Guru "Cubsur's" site here:

He's be running this for nearly 20 years and no-one has a better overview of the regional public...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 11th 2023, 8:02 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,039
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Gout

I had my first two episodes in the past 6 months.

PAINFUL!

I saw my Medíca da familía about it and then had an uric acid test.

My levels were high, despite the fact that I drink very...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 10th 2023, 7:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Internet

Which area are you in?

Your local Junta da Freguesia may also have info on this.
Forum: Portugal
Dec 29th 2022, 8:27 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,321
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Public Libraries Western Algarve

When I lived in Lagos until five years ago I was a member of the municipal public library near the old Hospital. I used it mainly to access literature, magazines and newspapers in Portuguese. I think...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 14th 2022, 7:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Looking for an accountant

Unfortunately, the good one with the necessary knowledge I know has full books and is turning down new clients!!
Forum: Portugal
Nov 13th 2022, 8:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Telephone number to reply to Covid jab appointment Tavira

Ah well!

Do you have the SNS App?

You might be able to communicate with them that way.

Otherwise, I suggest you trot down when you get back.
Forum: Portugal
Nov 13th 2022, 7:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By barlaventoexpert

Re: Telephone number to reply to Covid jab appointment Tavira

.or alternatively trot down to your local vaccination centre and ask them.

They may do you on the turn if they're not busy.

Happened to us twice.
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