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Forum: Portugal
Aug 10th 2016, 3:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,030
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Living in The Algarve.

I have registered my UK licence with the IMTT and it has been extended a further two years, after that I will have to have a medical to obtain a PT licence.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 3rd 2016, 8:18 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,030
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Living in The Algarve.

Thanks for info. I have now registered my UK licence with IMTT and have extended licence a further two years.
Chris
Forum: Portugal
Aug 1st 2016, 12:32 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,530
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Thinking about moving to portugal

Just do it, you will love it here!!
Forum: Portugal
Aug 1st 2016, 12:21 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,030
Posted By Chrisds

Living in The Algarve.

We moved from the UK to PT in September last year. I just wish we had done it earlier. It's fantastic! One of your members said it was paradise, and that is so true.We can go to a different beach...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 4th 2015, 11:31 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,114
Posted By Chrisds

Licence

Just got our certificates of residency, and now find we have 30 days to get our drivers licences changed to PT. Thought beaurocracy in UK crap. Still love it here, lol.
Forum: Portugal
Dec 4th 2015, 10:23 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Here at last!

OK, will just settle in here and enjoy our retirement in the sun and beautiful scenery. Many thanks,
Chris
Forum: Portugal
Dec 3rd 2015, 11:41 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Here at last!

To macliam, do you live near Almadena , cos there is a lot of village politics going on! We do stay out of it but sometimes get included. We are just trying to settle in at our house and are not...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 30th 2015, 1:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Here at last!

Yes, paradise it is. I can't believe that we managed to buy the place in our dreams. The village is great and the people are so welcoming.
Forum: Portugal
Nov 25th 2015, 12:07 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By Chrisds

Here at last!

We have just moved to a house in Almadena, its great being here now, living the dream, it hàs been stressful but boy, was it worth it!! Maybe someone nearby can visit at O Poco restaurant to meet...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 27th 2015, 4:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Arghh Motorway Toll help?

I use Luz car hire and all they said was 'don't worry about it' let you know what happens when I take the car back !!
Forum: Portugal
Oct 15th 2015, 11:40 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By Chrisds

Survey

Advice please, I am currently looking at buying a property near Luz. The house was built in 1999 and appears to be in very good condition. I have been told that surveys are not the norm in PT, but...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 10th 2015, 10:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Here at last !

Thanks geniB, we have found that the Portuguese waiters are always willing to help. In fact most people seem to want to help when they know we are trying to speak Portuguese. This is a fantastic...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 7th 2015, 1:53 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By Chrisds

Here at last !

Do we really have to put bog paper inbin !!!! OK, just joking, looking for property in countryside near Praia de Luz. This is a fantastic country and the people are so nice. We have met lots of Brit...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 25th 2015, 10:42 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Car hire in Faro

Thanks guys, have a cool deal with Luzcars. Looking forward to joining you there next week.
Chris
Forum: Portugal
Sep 24th 2015, 10:01 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Car hire in Faro

OK, many thanks, will check out Luzcars and if not, just keep looking.
Chris
Forum: Portugal
Sep 24th 2015, 8:21 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Car hire in Faro

Have I got this right, lol, I'll need a credit card to be able to use a toll road. I'll have to apply for one on arrival then, no doubt, as in the UK it'll take 10-14 days to process. Oh well, should...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 24th 2015, 2:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By Chrisds

Car hire in Faro

Can someone recommend a car hire firm that will allow me to rent for 42 days without a credit card. Have been offered card but can't get it for 14 days. Too late, flying out on Tuesday.Would prefer...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 18th 2015, 12:08 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Move to Algarve

Just wanna get over there now, stress getting a bit much. Trying to take it calm but it seems there are many pitfalls. Oh well, gonna keep going !
Forum: Portugal
Sep 18th 2015, 11:59 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Move to Algarve

Thanks Andy, still a bit nervous though !
Forum: Portugal
Sep 18th 2015, 10:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Move to Algarve

Thanks, just what we need. Cheers again, Chris
Forum: Portugal
Sep 18th 2015, 10:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Move to Algarve

Can you pm me details of your lawyer, cos all the estate agents want us to use their lawyers and we have been advised not to use them. Conflict of interest I suppose. Cheers, Chris
Forum: Portugal
Sep 17th 2015, 8:53 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Move to Algarve

Hi, we have accommodation booked until 9 November after that I'm not too sure what our situation will be. Hopefully we may have somewhere permanent to live by then. Will stay in touch tho, just in...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 17th 2015, 12:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Move to Algarve

We'll be staying near Albufeira and looking for property in that area, tho not averse to travelling around.
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2015, 11:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Chrisds

Move to Algarve

Coming over end of month, accommodation sorted for 6 weeks, then ?, scary isn't it !!!
Forum: Portugal
Aug 24th 2015, 7:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By Chrisds

Re: Owning a home in PT .

Have been told this, so just checking, thank you.
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