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Forum: Portugal
Jun 4th 2021, 9:30 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,717
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Satellite Internet

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a rural house in Portugal, which has electricity but no phone line, certainly no fibre connection, so for internet my only option is satellite. Does anyone have any...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 30th 2021, 12:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 974
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Thumbs up Re: Dogs and hot sun in Portugal

Many thanks for those very comprehensive and useful replies!
Forum: Portugal
Apr 27th 2021, 8:05 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 974
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Cool Dogs and hot sun in Portugal

Does anyone know whether terrier dogs used to the UK climate would cope OK in the heat of Portugal? I'm a bit worried as they were panting just sunbathing for half an hour in today's mild UK April...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 27th 2021, 7:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Unhappy Re: Pounds Sterling Bank Accounts

Thanks for those responses, I can't find a single UK bank which offers Sterling international accounts to residents of Portugal. I think my best bet will be Transferwise/Wise, I don't fancy risking...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 26th 2021, 9:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Cool Pounds Sterling Bank Accounts

It seems that after Brexit UK banks are no longer offering Sterling bank accounts to residents of Portugal. Spain, France, yes, but Portugal no. This includes the "international accounts" offered by...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 31st 2018, 10:50 am
Replies: 74
Views: 8,579
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Unhappy Re: Transferring money to Portuguese bank account

Wow, Dafty, shocking! I hope not too many people with transactions pending will lose all.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2018, 9:20 am
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Ride-on lawnmowers

mfesharne, thanks for that clarification. Yes, I have studied that excellent website in great detail, as fire has been one of my main worries throughout my property search. Liveaboard thanks too, I...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2018, 12:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Ride-on lawnmowers

Thanks, Liveaboard, that's a nice rig you've got there, and some nice flat land. My proposed property does have quite a lot of land, mainly pasture, bordering on a eucalyptus forest, which I'm a bit...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2018, 12:25 am
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Swimming in a Cisterna

Make sure you don't drown! no shallow end! I'd stack some breeze blocks at one end.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 1st 2018, 1:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Ride-on lawnmowers

Thanks for that suggestion. That requires a tractor, probably quite pricey. Hiring a contractor might be the best option, but to retain some independent capability, would it be legal and a good idea...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 1st 2018, 1:26 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Smile Re: Where to move in Portugal.. forest fire risk? Any info greatly received

By learning about these fires, their causes, case studies, and studying maps of recent outbreak areas, you can minimise any risk. Avoid forest areas, especially eucalyptus and pine. Follow the new...
Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2018, 10:38 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Ride-on lawnmowers

What with the strict new ground-cleaning regulations to prevent wildfires, I wonder if it is possible to buy in PT cheap / used ride-on lawn mowers suitable for this purpose? I know that cars are...
Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2018, 9:55 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 8,579
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Transferring money to Portuguese bank account

When transferring a huge sum, surely any sane person would not be willing to accept any risk at all? A gambler might be willing to basically gamble it for the benefit of saving a few grand in...
Forum: Portugal
May 27th 2018, 9:27 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 26,789
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: NHR application without accountant

Thanks Loafing Along, so I assume any alteration would be made in the November 2018 budget, which would affect any future applications made in respect of the 2019 PT tax year?
Forum: Portugal
May 27th 2018, 2:38 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 8,579
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Unhappy Re: Transferring money to Portuguese bank account

Thanks liveaboard, and sorry to be perpetuating the scaremongering even more, but I think that's sensible advice. A thousand here or there, fine, but a few hundred K's? I don't think I could bring...
Forum: Portugal
May 27th 2018, 2:27 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 26,789
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: NHR application without accountant

Thanks for all the responses. If one were to delay establishing residence in PT until 1 Jan 2019 (greedy to get the full 10 years benefit), then to apply for NHR status (for upcoming PT tax year...
Forum: Portugal
May 23rd 2018, 10:58 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 26,789
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: NHR application without accountant

Does one have to declare one's occupation / profession on the NHR on-line application? What if one is retired and not working? What if one intends to live off UK dividend income without salary /...
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2018, 4:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,057
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Are there any Brits on here that work as Estate Agents in Portugal?

The only exam I can imagine they need to pass is in knowing how to be super-crafty in the most imaginative and charming way possible. I have so far dealt with three agents on three properties I was...
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2018, 4:01 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 26,789
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: NHR application without accountant

On this topic, do you need to declare yourself as a member of one of the special employment classes listed in the NHR criteria, or can anyone apply? Exactly what data do you need to input on the...
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2018, 3:52 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Talking Re: What would you buy?

Isn't it more akin to picking up carelessly loaded spilt oranges from the back of a speeding lorry? The BBC broadcasting beyond UK borders is not intentional, thus not in expectation of pecuniary...
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2018, 3:42 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 8,579
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Transferring money to Portuguese bank account

This makes me a bit nervous. I am still a cheque-book user, no ATM card. Only keep a few hundred pounds in my dedicated debit card account for internet purchases. Now about to purchase a Portuguese...
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2018, 3:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 9,308
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: IN Their Wildest Dreams

I think the house was in the middle of a pine tree forest too. They must be brave.
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2018, 3:04 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,115
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Still confused re NHR

Thanks Diddion, I will try Bishop Fleming in Exeter. I'm from Devon too, North Devon. 5th day running of Portugal-style hot weather here, but experience suggests it won't last!
Forum: Portugal
May 20th 2018, 11:25 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,115
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Re: Still confused re NHR

Good idea, any recommendations? Is Blevins Franks any good?
Forum: Portugal
May 20th 2018, 11:10 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,115
Posted By Furfanus Postumus

Thumbs up Re: Still confused re NHR

Thanks Diddion for that, yes I was aware of it, my capital gain will be on a house I purchased in 1996, so the period of ownership up to 2015 will be exempt from CGT for non-UK residents under the...
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