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Forum: Portugal
May 29th 2026, 3:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Has Lidl stopped having Perlenbacher zero beer?

I was there yesterday but still no tins or space for them. I did find some 6 pack of bottles in the "Limited Availability" section though so I bought a couple of packs - twice the price in glass...
Forum: Portugal
May 20th 2026, 10:23 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

Thanks to everyone for their input - we changed our minds and now have submitted the return on what HMRC call "re-basing" ie based on 2015 value which was more than we got when we sold it this year....
Forum: Portugal
May 20th 2026, 9:12 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Has Lidl stopped having Perlenbacher zero beer?

Thanks everyone for your replies, I will be going again to Lidl soon and see if they have it then. I had never considered emailing them so might try that if it's still unavailable. Online supermarket...
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2026, 4:50 am
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By Fluffyhead

Has Lidl stopped having Perlenbacher zero beer?

I love this no alcohol beer but my local Lidl hasn't had any for a few weeks now and has put something else on the shelf where it normally is. Is it still available, does anyone know?
Thanks
Forum: Portugal
May 6th 2026, 6:44 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

Thanks for your research ricko but as I said we've decided to pay some in the UK - don't want an argument with the taxman.
Forum: Portugal
May 4th 2026, 10:57 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

No ricko, we estimated the value as at April 2015 using various on-line sources and Land Registry but my accountant says HMRC would expect a Red book valuation of the properties from a RICS surveyor...
Forum: Portugal
May 3rd 2026, 5:38 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

Hi Ricko, sorry if I wasn't clear but the zero CGT was for the shorter period from when non residents had to start paying CGT in 2015.

Thanks to everyone for their help on this, we will be...
Forum: Portugal
May 1st 2026, 5:12 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

Thanks Red Eric
Forum: Portugal
Apr 30th 2026, 10:59 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

Wow, thanks for all those replies - I suspected Portugal would like a slice too.
I understand that pt will deduct any tax we pay the UK but I do wonder how on earth they will work out what CGT they...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 24th 2026, 5:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fluffyhead

Sold flat in UK, CGT due in Portugal as well as UK?

Hi we've just sold a flat we rented out in the UK and will pay CGT on it there. I was wondering if that needs to go on our pt tax return too - can anyone help please. Thanks
Forum: Portugal
Jan 16th 2026, 4:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Driving Licence expired

Thanks for both replies
EU Flag Yes I thought as much - I had a vague hope that because, unlike the UK, driving licences expire here they might be more forgiving - more stupidity on my part!
I...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 13th 2026, 11:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By Fluffyhead

Driving Licence expired

Has anyone else been as stupid as me? I was showing residencia in a bank when I noticed with horror that my licence had expired 20 months ago! Having renewed it at 70 I thought I had 5 more years -...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 23rd 2025, 11:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Mechanics for Paying Capital Gains Tax on House Sale 2024

Whilst submitting our IRS declaration for 2024 we got an alert telling us that instead of Mais-valias it would be Meno-valias which might instigate an investigation (I hope not!) We had sold an...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 3rd 2025, 5:55 am
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: What to do with Chu-chus or chayote?

Thanks for all your replies and thanks to spouse of scouse for the pickles link - I already have several jars of good piccalilli I made using courgettes but I might try the date, apple and chuchu...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 23rd 2025, 10:17 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: What to do with Chu-chus or chayote?

Thanks for replying ouriquejan
Unfortunately hubby will notice in stews. Chips is an interesting idea but I don't do deep frying.
I have tried various soups that I found on-line but sadly nothing...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 20th 2025, 5:30 am
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By Fluffyhead

What to do with Chu-chus or chayote?

Help, I have over 100 chu-chus which grew from 1 plant in my horta. Hubby doesn't like them, nevertheless I hide them in chili etc but I can't keep up. I've tried making a few soups which they are...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 26th 2024, 11:14 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Gas cookers

Don't apologise for replying late Sunseeker1st, at least you did reply, and I too am late in replying to you!
Unfortunately I don't think we have enough potencia for an electric oven - we are not in...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 14th 2024, 11:38 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By Fluffyhead

Gas cookers

I need to replace my 15yr old Junex all gas cooker - the gas grill hardly ever worked and the oven insulation got stolen by mice so I'd appreciate any recommendations or steer-clear-ofs for a brand...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2024, 4:22 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Premium bond winnings

MRL, Sorry I've taken so long to reply, crazy busy. Finally submitting getting round to our tax return today.
We submit the first declaration of the year choosing no englobamento, then wait to see...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 3rd 2024, 6:33 am
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By Fluffyhead

Centre de Saude re-registration

Suddenly found that after 15 years registered at the same Centre de Saude, SNS 24 would not let us renew habitual medicines as it said we were no longer registered at a health centre even though all...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 22nd 2024, 6:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Premium bond winnings

Hello again Red Eric - Thanks for thanking my thanks!
Sorry I've been so long in replying - overloaded with so many other things including UK tax returns!
I haven't had time yet to look into Cat E...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 8th 2024, 5:32 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Premium bond winnings

That's really helpful, thanks Red Eric
Forum: Portugal
Jan 5th 2024, 5:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
Posted By Fluffyhead

Premium bond winnings

Premium Bonds are one of the few places non residents of the UK are allowed to have their savings. I have never put the small winnings I've had so far on the pt tax return - I got the idea from...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 4th 2023, 11:17 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Space Heater ( oil filled ) Came on then switched off...... Repairable ??

Thanks Liveaboard, good to hear you don't have problems leaving it on and BillBullock, as I said I was reminded by the subject of my doubts so I asked my question here before going to Google, which I...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 3rd 2023, 6:55 am
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By Fluffyhead

Re: Space Heater ( oil filled ) Came on then switched off...... Repairable ??

Not quite on the subject but related and it reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask - Does anyone use these oil filled radiators while they are out?
I ask because the one we have says it...
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