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Forum: Portugal
Oct 4th 2021, 3:33 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 9,254
Posted By spiggle

Re: Passport stamped

My passport entering Portugal on two occasions since the withdrawal agreement was signed has not been stamped but exiting has.
Like Fred I am not a resident EU member. Would be interested to know...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 25th 2021, 8:44 am
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By spiggle

Re: Plumbing Issue

I would suggest that you check if you have an isolating valve/tap leading to the cistern. These tend not to close completely and over time gather debri stifling the flow into the cistern. If this is...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 20th 2021, 11:50 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,139
Posted By spiggle

Re: Fencing a Boundary

All
I don't have any land though it is a consideration for the future.
The comments here have been excellent and invaluable, grateful thanks to all the contibutors and original poster.

Spigs
Forum: Portugal
Aug 4th 2021, 8:10 am
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By spiggle

Re: WHERE in England to get Covid test Acceptable at passport control in Port

Hi
I used a company called "swab & go" for an anti-gen test that was accepted at the Portuguese border. They are based in Crayford, Kent and provided an email with a fit to fly certificate within an...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2021, 3:45 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 4,381
Posted By spiggle

Re: Flying UK - Portugal

When I had my first jab it had been arranged by my doctors at a nearby surgery. I was given a small card recording the type of vaciine and date taken. I later attempted to sign into the NHS website...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 25th 2021, 11:00 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,513
Posted By spiggle

Re: Holiday home insurance

We use Abbeygate Insurance broker based in Loule. English speaking and helpful. They sourced us a policy with Insuremyvilla based in Nottingham. Hope this helps.
If this post breaks any rules I have...
Forum: Portugal
May 2nd 2020, 1:39 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,126
Posted By spiggle

Smile Re: council tax

Hi Richard
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I have now signed up.
For anyone reading this thread there are leaflets in English. I found one such leaflet below, hope later readers find it...
Forum: Portugal
May 1st 2020, 6:54 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,126
Posted By spiggle

Re: council tax

I was on that site but what stumped me with registering was that the password would be sent to the "tax address". Was this address our Portuguese apartment or UK address bearing in mind that they...
Forum: Portugal
May 1st 2020, 6:32 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,126
Posted By spiggle

Re: council tax

Hi Richard
Many thanks for the quick reply. I know the amount since it is the same as mine but how do I get the reference given that her bill has gone awol?
Speaking with the Financas is going to...
Forum: Portugal
May 1st 2020, 6:25 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,126
Posted By spiggle

Re: council tax

Hello
I have received my share of the tax bill but my wife hasn't. Is there any way of paying her share without the bill? Could we use a previous bill of hers and if so what reference do we use with...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 23rd 2019, 1:05 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 462
Posted By spiggle

Electrician required

Hello everyone,
Can someone recommend an electrician around the Guia/Albufeira area?
Please PM me.

TIA

Spigs
Forum: Portugal
Oct 29th 2019, 7:45 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,221
Posted By spiggle

Re: Best Portuguese Bank Account ?

Thanks Chislenko, I'll try the missing zero
liveaboard - unfortunately I would need to evict the fat memory card occupying the extra slot. I use it to store podcats etc for travel
dingg - you were...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 28th 2019, 8:24 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,221
Posted By spiggle

Re: Best Portuguese Bank Account ?

Millenium BCP
I don't know any better, I have been with the bank for awhile having opened my account in London with lots of helpful assistance. Recently they took on a problem I had regarding a...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 13th 2019, 8:24 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,003
Posted By spiggle

Re: Fuel Strike

Hi Red/Liveaboard
We are hiring a petrol car, hope this gets sorted soon as part of the enjoyment was driving to the surrounding areas. Was even contemplating Porto.
If someone can confirm if the...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 13th 2019, 7:54 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,070
Posted By spiggle

Re: Car hire from Porto airport advice wanted

Helen
Hope this reply isn't considered advertising but I have used Zest Car Rental for years they are car brokers - everything clearly explained and they can guide you over the phone.

Spiggle
Forum: Portugal
Aug 13th 2019, 7:00 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,003
Posted By spiggle

Fuel Strike

Hello everyone
Due to arrive in the Algarve this week and the strike is placing a downer on my holiday spirit.
What is the current situation locally?
Last time the strike was on I spent 40 mins...
Forum: Portugal
May 23rd 2019, 11:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By spiggle

Re: A clean question!

Thanks for responding Score76.
I don't recall seeing that phrase but will have another look.

Spiggle
Forum: Portugal
May 23rd 2019, 7:29 am
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By spiggle

A clean question!

Hello
How is non-bio washing powder described in Portugal?
I spent awhile looking through all the literature on the boxes in Continente but could not spot it.

Thanks

Spiggle
Forum: Portugal
Feb 6th 2019, 1:11 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By spiggle

Re: House Insurance

Toots
You could try Lisa at Abbeygate Insurance 00351 289369254 very helpful and all by email/phone.


Spigs
Forum: Portugal
May 31st 2018, 8:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,118
Posted By spiggle

Re: Air Conditioning

Many thanks for your responses and I will look out for Daikin supplied and fitted. Out of interest I had a quote of Euro 879 for Sharp fitted. Whilst I don't know how much a Daikin will cost (9K BTU...
Forum: Portugal
May 30th 2018, 12:00 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,118
Posted By spiggle

Air Conditioning

Hi Guys
I am considering installing air conditioning. My place is near Albufeira.
On one of the earlier threads there was a link to a reasonably priced unit at Aki.
I would like to purchase the...
Forum: Portugal
May 11th 2018, 7:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By spiggle

Re: Apartment Purchase

Hi Liveaboard
Very good advice.
The lawyer has sent me a copy of "Escritura Compra" which must be the sale document - need to run it through google translate.
So I imagine if in the future if I...
Forum: Portugal
May 10th 2018, 6:41 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By spiggle

Re: Apartment Purchase

Hi Both
Thank you for your replies. Yes I think now on recollection it was the Notary Public.
Am reassured that the apartment won't be sold without my knowledge.


Spiggle
Forum: Portugal
May 9th 2018, 7:12 am
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By spiggle

Apartment Purchase

Hi All
Long time lurker but now a question arises and I would be grateful for some assistance.
We purchased our small apartment a few years ago after visiting the land registry equivalent with our...
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