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Forum: Portugal
Dec 11th 2012, 4:41 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,371
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Selling imported car in Portugal

Fyi, if you do import correctly a pre-owned vehicle, yes it is tax free. BUT, andbe warned, if you attempt to sell it within 5 years, then you MUST pay the tax due on a linear basis (e.g. 20,000 tax...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 5th 2012, 5:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Just How Corrupt Is Portugal

20 years working and living in Eastern Europe....very very similar characteristics here. But is UK any better - I think not, just more 'polished'.

BA
Forum: Portugal
Dec 5th 2012, 8:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Pine bark for gardens ?

Ahhh ! Had a good look up & down the 125 both sides between Tavira & Luz, but all places only sold 60 or 70 litre sacks of the pine bark mulch.

For information, 60 litres was EUR 6.50, and 70...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 2nd 2012, 4:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Pine bark for gardens ?

Thanks zanzina, will pop out tomorrow. Cheers
Forum: Portugal
Dec 2nd 2012, 8:13 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Big Ant

Pine bark for gardens ?

Anyone know supplier of the large pieces of dark pine bark in the Tavira area ?
Need truck delivery, and couple of households to serve.
Thanks.
Forum: Portugal
Nov 28th 2012, 4:45 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,371
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Selling imported car in Portugal

Czesc Wojtek.
Cost of matriculation roughly 1k, +/- depending how much you do yourself, biut generally speaking a lot of work. Then, you cannot economically sell the car for 5 years, as the...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 27th 2012, 8:01 am
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By Big Ant

Re: RICS anyone?

Just curious, but why do you seek RICS locally ? My feelings are, that unless they have been here for some time, they would not appreciate the idiosyncrasies of the construction industry. Just make...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 16th 2012, 9:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,347
Posted By Big Ant

Step in right direction

PT law change to tax foreigners at only 20% of local earnings, and ignore all else outside PT borders....not bad.

http://algarvedailynews.com/news/7287-portugal-wants-rich-foreigners

Finally...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 10th 2012, 8:32 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By Big Ant

Pick-pockets about in Tavira.....

With regret, warning to all - pick pockets in downtown Tavira. Wife had purse lifted as she left ATM at Credit Agricole outside machine. Fortunately cards, etc found later and kindly handed into...
Forum: Portugal
May 25th 2012, 1:51 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Oil survey ships

Best start a small fishing business now then....and cash-in on the spill compensation !!
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2012, 7:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 13,063
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Relocating to the Algarve

Thanks. How is that little lot going to translate into business in the Algarve ? Will you look for a new set of products & services, then go2market locally ? Expat segment is quite small....Spain...
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2012, 6:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 13,063
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Relocating to the Algarve

Hi Andrew.
Welcome. The forum is very useful, but do take a balanced view, as we all have different perspectives and experiences.
So, what Direct Sales experience and what is the 3 year old...
Forum: Portugal
May 10th 2012, 7:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Chicken Coop?

Cheaper.....to buy small house in the campo, prices & plots....make chicken 'igloo' look expensive ;-)
Forum: Portugal
May 7th 2012, 11:07 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Sierra Cosworth Dilemma

Hi KevandVal.
Echo earlier advices.

Plus, if you matriculate anything with large engine.....road tax is heavy versus local cars. We brought down and matriculated a 530d Touring as our daily...
Forum: Portugal
May 2nd 2012, 11:14 am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,810
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Buying a bank repossesion in Portugal?

We just talk directly to the Branch Manager.

Two avenues are open, buying from them (possession)....or they introduce to their clients who are wishing to sell (pre-possession).

Clients are both...
Forum: Portugal
May 2nd 2012, 8:45 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,223
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Prediction for Portugal Holiday Apartments Prices = Up?

Good stuff Masterbaits, not all I agree with - but mostly, convincing points.

Me thinks next decade will be really tough to come out a winner, or at least neutral relative to peers. The school...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 30th 2012, 4:25 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,223
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Prediction for Portugal Holiday Apartments Prices = Up?

You is happily diversified against the incoming Aftershock from the QE games our politicians have been playing. Spot on ! Take optimistic perspective.
Forum: Portugal
Apr 30th 2012, 11:32 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,223
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Prediction for Portugal Holiday Apartments Prices = Up?

Banks are sitting on loads of RE, and have clients waiting to unload. We meet our Bank Manager regularly to discuss the repos, as well as pre-repos, as the clients are on their knees.

Rental...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 2nd 2012, 4:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By Big Ant

Re: East Algarve - Indoor Ideas

And....Ferry ride across from Ayamonte to VRSA !

Train journey from VRSA to Faro, stops in old town marina area of Faro....nice run, easy stroll, etc.
Forum: Portugal
Apr 2nd 2012, 4:19 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By Big Ant

Re: East Algarve - Indoor Ideas

How old roughly ?

For lunchtimes, there are these Brazilian meat restaurants - bit different, can be fun for all ages, as different cuts and pieces are delivered....until you burst !

Beach...
Forum: Spain
Mar 29th 2012, 6:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,389
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Where to buy Exterior Paint in Ayamonte ?

Thanks all for the Eurotex recommendation - wife visited, and indeed, good service, polite, helpful....we will be making big order with them shortly. Cheers all.
Forum: Spain
Mar 13th 2012, 10:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,389
Posted By Big Ant

Where to buy Exterior Paint in Ayamonte ?

Hi All.
We're just over the border, and would welcome suggestions of What? and Where? to buy good quality exterior paint. Need to do the place this year, and Portuguese paint washes off in first...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 8th 2012, 9:59 am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,860
Posted By Big Ant

Re: Land Prices in PT (Algarve)

Thanks Dafty.

Crazy market imbalances in PT, I guess the land prices is just another example of how messed-up they are here.

Ho hum.....just have to make do with what I've got.

BA
Forum: Portugal
Mar 6th 2012, 12:09 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 4,860
Posted By Big Ant

Land Prices in PT (Algarve)

If someone could kindly put me & Mrs out of our misery !

OK, so looking at 'rough estava covered uncultivated campo plot'....6-8km north of Tavira, and the price is EUR 4 (assume extreme haggling...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 27th 2012, 12:24 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,552
Posted By Big Ant

Re: What a local thinks.....

PT - I agree with past posts, there is so little in press, that I suspect they will use Portugal as a guinea pig, to test the exit from EURO procedures, before then the other PIIGs, if you excuse...
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