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Forum: Portugal
Apr 13th 2026, 1:45 am
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By fergus

Re: Schengen - EU Family Member

I am Irish my wife is English. We travel in and out all the time and do roughly 180 days a year in Portugal. Never been a problem and I do have a letter from EU direct that states my wife has the...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 22nd 2025, 5:54 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By fergus

Re: INsurance Required for e-bikes, scooters etc

Thank you for that clarification. Now that you have posted it I do remember reading that a few weeks ago. The bikes are under 25KG. However, they are home built and have the potential to go over...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 22nd 2025, 5:28 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By fergus

Re: INsurance Required for e-bikes, scooters etc

I did see something about this the other day. I am interested as we have e-bikes and it would be good to be compliant, whatever that means. And if we are, we will most certainly be in the minority....
Forum: Portugal
Jun 11th 2025, 10:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By fergus

Re: Short-term property insurance

I would be inclined to check the Ts and Cs of the insurance policy as they differ from company to company and product to product before deciding. In my experience an estate agent is inclined to say...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 11th 2025, 5:13 am
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By fergus

Re: Short-term property insurance

Check the Ts and Cs but buy on a monthly basis and then cancel. There will be a cancellation fee, in the terms and conditions. So check it out before you finalise.
Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2025, 5:29 am
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By fergus

changing details in portaldasfinancias

I hope someone might be able to help. I need to change my contact details, where to send letters, bills and so on. I had hoped to avoid going to the fincas office and all that involves. I thought I...
Forum: Portugal
May 26th 2025, 3:26 am
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By fergus

Re: Solar Water panel

I cannot be sure but I suspect that the liquid that heats up in the panels is one single circuit. It is on ours. That means although one panel is covered and therefore not getting direct sunlight,...
Forum: Portugal
May 13th 2025, 5:51 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,135
Posted By fergus

Re: Floor tile cleaning

That is very useful, thanks. I amy try just the wax to start with as that may create the protective layer that is needed. Is the one in the picture a 'gloss' wax or a non gloss wax finish?
Forum: Portugal
May 13th 2025, 5:17 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,135
Posted By fergus

Re: Floor tile cleaning

Thanks for that. I did hire one of those from Leroy merlin in Loule. But a year later the tiles look dirty again and I am now looking for advice on what sealant that I might put on the tiles after...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 12th 2025, 4:47 am
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By fergus

Re: Which car/van insurers are offering European cover?

You will probably find there are quite a few. However, LV offer 180 days european insurance cover, usually as standard. as always, check the policy document.
Forum: Portugal
Oct 21st 2024, 6:05 am
Replies: 26
Views: 16,091
Posted By fergus

Re: TV / internet providers

We have been with Meo for a long time. They are like sky and most others in UK. You are forced to talk with them on the phone, you have to go through the sales talk, you have to argue that you do not...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 22nd 2024, 5:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,452
Posted By fergus

Gifting property in Portugal

Hi all, I know this is not the place to get professional advice, but I am just doing some research prior to getting professional advice. I am UK resident but have a property in Portugal. I am...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 22nd 2024, 4:38 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,615
Posted By fergus

Re: Electric Roller Shutter

Did you want to pass on the contact details of the guy that fixed the shutter? Heloful for him and of course others on the forum. Glad you got it resolved.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 26th 2024, 7:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,615
Posted By fergus

Re: Electric Roller Shutter

I feel for you. Try not to blame your guests. Electric blinds/shutters go up and down on glide rails and it is very difficult for someone to break them simply by operating them. On the other hand, if...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 6th 2024, 7:03 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,148
Posted By fergus

Re: Tavira - Running

Obviously depends on what surface you like. You can make a decent run by going Tavira to Cabanas on the cycle track. Essentially run to continente and at the roundabout take first exit then just...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 10th 2024, 3:29 am
Replies: 79
Views: 11,332
Posted By fergus

Re: Intelsat 901 27.5w coming to the end?

I am making some assumptions here and someone may already have advised this. If you are using the phone to watch TV, then I presume you are connecting the phone to the router via wifi. On the router...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 11th 2024, 1:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,372
Posted By fergus

Bank interest withholding tax

My bank is saying that tax ta 28% will be taxed from any interested earned in a bank account in Portugal. I wondered if anyone knows how as a UK tax resident I get to claim back the tax. The bank...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 30th 2023, 6:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 821
Posted By fergus

Re: Lunch near Faro airport

I've had some good meals in Faro. I would check out review sites as they come and go quite often. Most recent was a small place down a narrow street. I t was a great lunch. If you like traditional...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 22nd 2023, 4:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Posted By fergus

Dentist in Tavira

Can anyone recommend a dentist in the Tavira area. Just need a filling. Thanks.
Forum: Portugal
Dec 13th 2023, 8:43 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,135
Posted By fergus

Re: Floor tile cleaning

Does anyone happen to know a tool hire company in Tavira area that I could hire a floor scrubbing machine from?
Forum: Portugal
Dec 10th 2023, 5:47 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,135
Posted By fergus

Floor tile cleaning

We have floor tiles that start to get dirty after a while. It looks like ingrained dirt. They are sand stone coloured and throughout the house. I have done deep clean on them before with vinegar and...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 22nd 2023, 7:31 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By fergus

Re: Solar water heating panel covers

My pressure relief valve did allow me to attach a hose. I had thought that it would not but it turned out that it was the right size. There is some hozelock or equivalent fitting (1/4 inch I think)...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 22nd 2023, 9:57 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By fergus

Re: Solar water heating panel covers

I am not an expert so what I am about to say may be wrong. If it is I am sure someone will let you know.

I believe the air vent is there to allow air to escape from the liquid that is in the...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 21st 2023, 6:41 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By fergus

Re: Solar water heating panel covers

You are right that it is anti-freeze and there is plenty of cheap stuff around. I do buy the 'branded' stuff as it is 'food grade' which means that should there be some contamination of the hot water...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 15th 2023, 10:37 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By fergus

Re: Solar water heating panel covers

First thing to be sure of is that you have the necessary antifreeze within the solar panels. You can get it from aki. This prevents the water in the panels from boiling! Here is a link...
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