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Forum: Portugal
Mar 5th 2022, 2:16 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

As I said Graham F it is good to know the dance.

Cheers Le Saints
Forum: Portugal
Mar 5th 2022, 2:08 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Totally agree guys.

I've not mentioned this earlier but I have been in the construction industry for over 40 years, I specialise in the heritage sector Grade 1 & 2's and have to deal with English...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 5th 2022, 11:10 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Macliam, this info is invaluable.
The potential costs incurred in investigative work could be offset to the asking price, and because there would not be estate agents fees it may be a viable...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 5th 2022, 8:43 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Macliam

I have posted a reply with question to Graham F, do I approach the Camara myself with my farmer friend as interpreter ? If not who will undertake the task ?
And to answer your question,...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 5th 2022, 8:15 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Thanks Graham F
Having this forum available must have saved expats time, money and sanity over the years.
Would it be me without actually owning the plot who contacts the Camara ?
Cheers
Le Saints
Forum: Portugal
Mar 4th 2022, 3:07 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Hi Macliam
Most definitely something to get underway, careful consideration would have to be made as what to do with it, at the moment it is a empty shell with all utilities on site.
Our friend is...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 4th 2022, 1:13 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Hi Macliam
Although my project is dead in the water you understood correctly, the units would have been movable but not the utilities, but I need your experience with another opportunity that has...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 4th 2022, 1:02 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Just returned from my trip to Portugal and I did say I would update the guys who had contributed to my original post, and many thanks for your experienced advice.
My friend the farmer agreed with...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 27th 2022, 8:36 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Hi Macliam
I can but talk to the relevant people even if it turns out to be a fruitless exercise.
Please continue to send advice and information that I can store and reference when needed, it is...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2022, 12:40 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Thanks Alan PT
Another thought has crossed my mind, has anyone ever asked their relevant Camara what they would want/except to make a project so full of positives agreeable to them.
Or is this...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2022, 12:29 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

I agree NB888
The reply to Liveaboard previously states " There may be a change of direction on the cards" .
I will be over tomorrow and will sit down and get the general feeling from the Camara...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2022, 12:17 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

That's how I prefer it Liveaboad, straight on the chin with no messing about.
There may be a change of direction on the cards here because I really do love Portugal and the people which made the...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 3:32 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

NO !!! That sort of thing never happened, did it ?
We personally would not leave anything to chance regarding legalities, planning or consents, the risk factor is too great.
But its better to know...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 3:24 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

OK Macliam, At least I'll have the chance to put these questions to both my friend and the camara when I'm over next week, I may run out out of A4 before the questions end.
Many thanks and I'll let...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 12:12 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Sorry that should have read the bridge is the access to the plot and the farm has its own access.
Cheers
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 12:08 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Great answer Macliam
Just to clarify the ownership aspect, my friend the farmer is "willing" to sell me the land, if the planning and clearances to allow this project are not fully agreed then its a...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 10:39 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Thanks Macliam

I have just asked this question to Graham F, do you know of cases where the Camara have changed the category of the land.
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 10:36 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Graham F, do you know of any exceptional occasions when the Camara has agreed to change the category of the land ?
Thanks
Le Saints
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 10:31 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Again valuable information and thanks for it, so for instance outdoor eating area which is a necessity in Portugal is classed as a permanent structure even if it is not a dwelling ?
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 10:11 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Hi Coleio

Thanks for the information.
At the moment it is (ZEB) an expensive installation but still very impressive and would be an excellent addition to a project " No grants available" is a...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2022, 8:42 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Fantastic info Macliam.

Before a penny is spent or a spade put in the ground all will be clear.
I can imagine the red tape involved on a change of use, even if it does benefit the ecology of the...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 24th 2022, 5:45 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Yeah I understand their attitude would change which is a shame because the intentions are genuine. If all these ecofriendly systems were put in place how can it be classed as non permanent ? It would...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 24th 2022, 3:28 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

This is a great source for ideas and discussion Macliam, I will try and answer the questions in order. Water comes from a well but the farm also has mains, sewage will go into a bacteria friendly...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 24th 2022, 2:01 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Thanks Macliam
Yes Quelfes, slip of a finger.
Because im building the living wagons myself, I considered underfloor heating from the LPG boiler installed with the same principals as if in a wooden...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 24th 2022, 11:33 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,300
Posted By Le Saints

Re: Off grid living

Thanks guys
I'll take it all on board, pardon the pun Graham F, that's sound advice as my intended living would be classed as non permanent or mobile as for the solar system, we intend to add to the...
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