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Forum: Portugal
May 23rd 2021, 9:32 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,201
Posted By notion

Selling an apartment of furniture in Tavira

We're selling up in Tavira and have an apartment of furniture. We're happy to donate to charity but if we could sell some it would be good. Would anyone have any suggestions how/where (aside from...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 3rd 2021, 3:40 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By notion

Buying shares through Millennium

Hi,
Does anyone use Millennium to buy shares and funds? I've got a Millennium account hence first port of call. It seems like trading fees for funds are free or cheap (7 euro). Is anyone aware of...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 11th 2019, 5:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By notion

Re: Energy certificate cost and engineer - Tavira

Thanks All,
I was quoted about €250 from two different agents and I do have floor plans. I'll push back
Forum: Portugal
Feb 10th 2019, 1:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By notion

Energy certificate cost and engineer - Tavira

Hi,
Could anyone recommend someone to provide an energy certificate in Tavira and how much they should cost? I've been quoted an awful lot to get one.
Thank you!
Forum: Portugal
Dec 30th 2018, 11:13 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Re: Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

Ideal scenario is best net return after any sale costs. To gauge what that might look like means getting a good idea of previous sold prices. We're in no immediate hurry though.
When you say level...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 30th 2018, 10:46 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Re: Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

In the UK we have a government website that lists the price of every property sold, does anyone know if there is a similar one in Portugal? I know there's the registo predial but from my research, I...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 29th 2018, 8:16 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,195
Posted By notion

Re: Transfer £ to € using Transferwise ?

As with Loafing, I too have used Transferwise a long time and service has slowly improved. However, I was frustrated about their lack of responsiveness to usability problems (e.g. keeping an easily...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 9th 2018, 11:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By notion

Re: Tourist licence and water bills

Thanks Richard,
I'm very embarrassed to admit that I didn't scrutinise the figures. I can confirm your figures (very roughly), the actual increase is more like 280% rather than my alleged 600%. It's...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 8th 2018, 4:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By notion

Re: Tourist licence and water bills

Thanks for your understanding! I'm going to contact Tavira Verde
Forum: Portugal
Nov 8th 2018, 4:21 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By notion

Re: Tourist licence and water bills

There's a massive difference. I was paying about €20 per month but it's gone up to about €120. €1200pa!
Forum: Portugal
Nov 7th 2018, 6:11 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Re: Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

Yes, of course, good point.
CasaSapo seems better in terms of quality of results. The interface needs some work but managed to filter results by selecting filters and then looking at map.
Food for...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 7th 2018, 5:58 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Re: Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

Thanks that's really useful. Unfortunately, in Tavira, it's been totally spammed by people selling in the convent (but arbitrarily placing the location markers across Tavira town!). I could see it...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 7th 2018, 1:10 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Re: Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

Thanks everyone, really helpful (and interesting) replies
Forum: Portugal
Nov 7th 2018, 12:54 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By notion

Tourist licence and water bills

Hi,
Has anyone else seen this? I've been hit with a commercial rate water bill from Tavira Verde because I have a tourist licence (Alojamento Local). Has anyone else incurred this and, if so, is...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 26th 2018, 6:55 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Re: Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

Hi MrBife,

Thank you for your really comprehensive response. It strikes me that that the estate agents market has been disrupted in the UK but it has yet to reach Portugal (I'm guessing only a...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 26th 2018, 4:08 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By notion

Selling property privately (successful holiday rental)

Hi all,
We 're planning to sell our apartment in Tavira and wondered if anyone has any advice on selling privately? I've had a (very) quick look and can't see (m)any sites offering the ability to...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 25th 2017, 5:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,612
Posted By notion

Re: Interior emulsion paint recommendations

Thanks for the advice Gedcottish. I opted for Cin Vinyl Matt in the end (Casa Ambaca €150 for 15L). Covers really well and for my purposes, a single coat has been ample and a good finish. They were...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 10th 2017, 7:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,612
Posted By notion

Re: Interior emulsion paint recommendations

Thanks for CIN tip. Yes, I saw their site. They have pretty wide range though.
Forum: Portugal
Jan 9th 2017, 11:16 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,612
Posted By notion

Interior emulsion paint recommendations

Hi All,
Would anyone have any recommendations for brands and tips for reasonable quality interior white emulsion paint? It's a modern building and I'm assuming that no additional local treatments...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2014, 6:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,622
Posted By notion

Re: What method do you use for internet TV?

Thanks Peter,
Really appreciate your and everyone else's contribution on the matter.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2014, 5:38 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,622
Posted By notion

Re: What method do you use for internet TV?

I've a neighbour who has taken Peter's approach (Linux Ubuntu). Security aside, does anyone know what the benefits are of that as opposed to an Android dongle or Google Box?
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2014, 4:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,622
Posted By notion

Re: What method do you use for internet TV?

Hi Ukkram,
I sense you have a reasonable idea about how to set this up technically. I think the bigger issue is around setting up the actual broadband. Like you, I am trying to do this up from...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 11th 2014, 5:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,977
Posted By notion

Re: New tax rules for Furnished Holiday Lets

Thanks. That lines up with what A&M was saying. Seems like the AL is a 'must have' now.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 11th 2014, 5:16 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,977
Posted By notion

Re: New tax rules for Furnished Holiday Lets

Well, I have just spoken to my accountant and she says that I am supposed to:
- get a declaration from UK tax authorities confirming that i pay social security in the uK
- visit local Financias...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 4th 2014, 10:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,163
Posted By notion

Re: Arranging phone and broadband installation from the UK

If the companies recognise that and cater for non-residents better it would help ;)
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