Why invest in Property in Portugal.
Off Plan Property
Portugal is a very stable and low-risk country for overseas investment property. Offering many types of properties i...Read more
Non-Residents with property in Portugal.
Under current Portuguese legislation it is mandatory that in most instances for non-residents who own property in Portugal to have some kind of Fi...Read more
Corporate Ownership properties in Portugal.
There are many properties in Portugal that are owned by a corporate structure. These corporate structures are usually found in Malta or Del...Read more
The Silver Coast in Portugal links the historical city of Oporto in the North with the capital, Lisbon, further south and includes such delights and treasures as the ancient walled town (large village...Read more
Overseas Property Centres are pleased to announce that we can put you in touch with local professionals in Portugal, epsecially on the Algarve in Portugal, who can help you with all those additional e...Read more
The Algarve remains one of those enduringly popular locations for UK citizens to spend their well-earned breaks – the climate is marvellous, there are golf courses on every street corner it s...Read more
The Algarve is one of the most attractive areas of southern Europe to own a frontline beach villa or golf apartment, it is not cheap but the best rarely is, and for many owning a Villa or Golf propert...Read more
General Principles
Buying a property in your country apply here, in Portugal, but most important is that you must not forget that you are still in a foreign country, that has very specif...Read more
If you are buying property on the Silver Coast or thinking about investing in one or more of the golf resorts there you will need to be sure you or your guests can access all the necessary services an...Read more
Obidos is probably the most renowned town along the Silver Coast as it is steeped in history. Property in the town is hard to come by and rarely comes onto the market. However, for those see...Read more
For years many have looked at Portugals Silver Coast and wondered why there was not much development there, it is only recently that Portugals strict planning regime has relaxed a small part its grip ...Read more
Carvoeiro is the located in the Central Algarve, Portugal. Carvoeiro boasts several sandy beaches nearby, in secluded and charming coves, as well as numerous golf courses within easy striking di...Read more
Tavira is the located in the Eastern Algarve, Portugal. Well known for glorious year-round sunshine and miles of excellent sandy beaches - and one of Europe's favourite destinations for ove...Read more
Taxation of Property in PortugalWhen buying property in Portugal it is worth taking some time to understand and calculate what additional costs will be involved over and above the purchase price. &nbs...Read more
VAT in PortugalVAT in Portugal (IVA) is levied on all goods at one of three rates:21% - standard rate for most items;12% - medium rate for items such as food, drink, heating oil, etc;5% - reduc...Read more
Stamp Duty In Portugal stamp duty - Imposto de Selo - is payable on a wide variety of deeds and contracts as well as donations, inheritances and financial transactions. All purchases of res...Read more
Capital Gains Tax - IRSImposto Sobre o Rendimentos - Rendimentos de Mais Valias (IRS) or Capital Gains Tax in Portugal is payable on the gains made from the sale of any asset, including property in Po...Read more
Municipal Property Tax - IMI
There are two taxes that relate to your property, that must be considered. IMT is a transfer tax equivalent to your Stamp Duty, this is calcula...Read more
Property Transfer Tax in Portugal - IMTWhen purchasing property in Portugal you will be requierd to pay certain taxes of which IMT - Property Transfer Tax - is one. IMT (Imposto Municipal sobre Tra...Read more
Cities are not everyone’s cup
of tea but those who buy property near Lisbon – maybe a home in Cascais, an apartment
on the Silver Coast only about 45 minutes away or a city-centre villa n...Read more
If you are making your own arrangements to visit an area and would like to arrange to view properties we will be happy to make the necessary appointments for you. Simply call us now on 0121 ...Read more
If you are considering building a property in Portugal, renovating and extending a property in Portugal, before proceeding to purchase it is important understand if the property in question is subject...Read more
Praia da Dona Ana Algarve Portugal
During the summertime, "beach buses" leave Lagos every hour and head a few miles south to Praia Dona Ana. The beach is 200 m long and accessible via a ...Read more
Praia do Alvor Algarve Portugal
The Alvor beach is one of the nicest beaches in the Algarve. The massive beach in front of the village fringes the eastern half of Lagos Bay. There are sand dunes endi...Read more
Praia da Marina - Vilamoura Algarve Portugal
Praia da Marina is popular with families with small children. Directly east of Vilamoura marina is often crowded sandy beach with breakwaters that protect...Read more
Meia Praia Algarve Portugal
Meia Praia is one the Algarve's most famous beaches. This beautiful sandy beach stretches for over 6 miles along Lagos Bay. It is an ideal holiday destination for families...Read more
Praia de Monte Gordo - Monte Gordo Algarve Portugal
Monte Gordo is the most easterly beach in the Algarve offering safe swimming. The beach promenade at Monte Gordo offers a full range of restaurants...Read more
Praia Verde - Monte Gordo Algarve Portugal
Praia Verde is one of the nicest beaches in the Algarve Praia Verde is known locally as the "Green Beach" due to the large pine tree forest bordering the sa...Read more
Cabanas – Cabanas Algarve Portugal
The town beach of Cabanas in the eastern Algarve starts at the upper end of town alongside the foot of a slope entirely covered with pines and cactus. The beach a...Read more
Ilha de Tavira - Tavira Algarve Portugal
Just offshore the old picturesque town of Tavira in the eastern Algarve, lies the Ilha or Island of Tavira. In summer, a ferry departs from the Rio Gilão riv...Read more
Praia do Barril - Santa Luzia Algarve Portugal
The town of Santa Luzia, lying south of the city of Tavira in the eastern Algarve does not possess its own proper swimming beach owing to the sandbanks...Read more
Praia da Falésia – Vilamoura Algarve Portugal
Praia da Falésia is a 6 km sandy beach situated between the towns of Albufeira and Quarteira. A day on the Praia da Falésia can seem almost lonely, ...Read more
Praia da Galé - Albufeira Algarve Portugal
Praia da Galé, to the west of the holiday resort of Albufeira begins where the steep coast behind the Ponta do Castelo ends and runs for several km to th...Read more
Armação de Pêra Algarve Portugal
The town of Armação de Pêra which is a small seaside resort situated between Carvoeiro and Albufeira has a 5 km long sandy beach which is ideal for famili...Read more
Praia Senhora da Rocha - Porches Algarve Portugal
Situated along the Algarve coast between the coastal resorts of Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra lie several small bays, some of which are only acces...Read more
Praia do Alvor - Alvor Algarve PortugalIn western Algarve situated just below the picturesque holiday village of Alvor is a wide 6 km beach ideal for families. It has a variety of activities including...Read more
Praia do Vau – Alvor Algarve Portugal
Praia do Vau is situated east of the town of Alvor, lying half way between Portimão and Lagos and is visted by many famous Portuguese personalities. The sandy...Read more
Praia dos Três Irmãos - Alvor Algarve Portugal
With flat sandy beach, fantastic yellow cliffs and clear turquoise waters this is typical picture card view of the Algarve. Several coves are connecte...Read more
Carvoeiro Town beach – Carvoeiro Algarve Portugal
The town beach of Carvoeiro is one of the most picturesque swimming beaches in southern Portugal and consequently the 200 m long sandy beach can ge...Read more
Praia Carvalho - Carvoeiro Algarve Portugal
Located to the west of the town of Carvoeiro is Praia do Carvalho. This is a 60m sandy beach set between cliffs, which you have to drive through a tunnel. ...Read more
Praia da Bordeira - Carrapateria Algarve Portugal
Located on the west coast of the Algarve, north of the small town Carrapateira, situated along the N-268 road leading from Sagres to Aljezur via Vila...Read more
Ilha de Armona – Olhão Algarve Portugal
There is no beach along Olhão's coastline. However, lying a couple of km offshore lies the Ilha de Armona, located in the Ria Formosa National Park. Small ...Read more
Praia da Arrifana – Aljezur
A delightful beach with great views that is also considered to be reasonably safe for swimming that is worth visiting out of season. Take the EN 124 coast road north fro...Read more
If you are considering using a Mortgage to purchase an apartment, town house or Villa in Portugal, Portuguese Mortgages can be obtianed for purchasing a property in Portugal with interest&nb...Read more
Portugal Telecom is the national supplier of land line telephone services.
www.portugaltelecom.pt
There are several other companies in Portugal that provide telephone services. Athough the line ren...Read more
The Algarve in Portugal has a lovely climate and beaches. This makes the Algarve Portugal a good choice to buy a holiday property, an investment property where the villas and apartments can be rented ...Read more
Portugal has a number of World Heritage sites to visit as well as other places of interest.
Barges and boats. Cruise along the canals of the wetlands around Rio de Aveiro aboard a traditional Portu...Read more
Watersports are of course very popular in Portugal along the Algarve coast, whether you put go snorkelling, sailing or have a go at windsurfing or waterskiing at one of the waterspor...Read more
There are no licensing hours and the legal drinking age is 18. The large towns offer a variety of entertainment, with nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, folk dancing and music performances such as the tra...Read more
Portuguese Railways Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses www.cp.pt operate a comprehensive rail service. Alfa Pendular trains offer the fastest rail link from Lisbon to the Algarve and from the Lisbon ...Read more
The quickest way by train from the UK is by Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Paris, journey time of 2 hours 40 minutes. From there to Portugal the Sud-Expresso runs between Hendaye/Irun (linked ...Read more
The major ports in Portugal are; Lisbon www.portodelisboa.com; Leixões,Porto, www.apdl.pt; Funchal, Madeira www.portosdamadeira.com and Portimão, Algarve.
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Lisbon. London to Lisbon is two hours and 30 mins.Lisbon is 7km north of the city taking a journey time of 35 minutes. Carrisbuses run from the airport to the city and the main railway sta...Read more
The following are some internet providers in Portugul.
Netcabo www.tvcabo.pt
Sapo www.tvcabo.pt
Telepac www.telepac.pt
Claranet www.telepac.pt
Wireless Broadband
PT WiFi www.ptwifi.pt&nbs...Read more
Property in the Algarve benefits from having some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the entire world and the region is a favourite sun seekers spot. Along its 200-kilometre coastline, the Alga...Read more
Visit Faro’s museums where you can find out about Portuguese life as it used to be, with old photographs, costumes and reconstructions of traditional cottage interiors at The Folklore Museum. Visit ...Read more
Character villages have traditional tavernas overlooking the sea, where you can sample wine lists watching the sunset the horizon and listen to the crashing of the waves. Quieter resorts have a good s...Read more
Shopping is a pleasant, leisurely experience in the Algarve with a wide choice of friendly shops, one-off boutiques, bustling markets and colourful roadside stalls. Good buys include bright pottery, w...Read more
Whether you want to own a home or just visit, the Algarve coastline is simply beautiful. Long stretches of golden sands are washed by refreshing seas and red sandstone cliffs seclude delightful bays. ...Read more
Get to know the cost of living if you are buying property in the Algarve.The annual Thomas Cook Cost of Holiday Living Index is a survey of prices of typical holiday items. According to the survey the...Read more
Funchal, Portugal Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weat...Read more
Angra dp Heroismo, Portugal Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides u...Read more
Braganca, Portugal Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful wea...Read more
Faro, Portugal has 12 hours of daily sunshine in the summer and 6 to 8 hours in the winter. Temperatures reach 28 °C on average in the summer with little rainfall, temperatures can still be in the mi...Read more
Funchal, Portugal Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weath...Read more
Angra do Heroismo, Portugal Weather Graph. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides u...Read more
Braganca, Portugal Weather Graph. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful wea...Read more
Faro, Portugal Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weather ...Read more
Portugal Climate and Weather Guide. If you are considering buying a property in Portugal you may want to know what the climate and weather is like. To help you find out more this country guide provide...Read more
Lagoa is the located in the Western Algarve, Portugal. Well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches - and one of Europe's favourite destinations for overseas property! ...Read more
Faro is the capital of the Algarve. Well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches - and one of Europe's favourite destinations for overseas property! Property for sale in Far...Read more
If you are looking for a property for sale in the Algarve look no further than Carvoeiro which is the located in the southern Algarve, Portugal. Situated between Albuferia and Alvor on Portugals south...Read more
Property for sale in Castro Marim is sought after by buyers of property for sale in the Algarve for its quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Castro Marim is the located in the Algarve, Portugal. Well kn...Read more
Property for sale in Cabanas de Tavira is a popular choice for both overseas property buyers who are looking for a holiday home and a safe investment property. There is a wide choice of property ...Read more
Alvor is located in the Algarve, Portugal. Well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches - and one of Europe's favourite destinations for overseas property! &...Read more
Property for sale in Tavira is a popular choice for both holiday homes and investors as it offers amongst the widest choice of property for sale in the Algarve with many of the Villas and apartments f...Read more
Property for sale in Albufeira is sought after for the wealth of tourist amenities it has to offer and which makes property for sale in this region of the Algarve easy to let on a short term holiday b...Read more
Property for sale in the Algarve is hugely popular with buyers looking for property for sale in Portugal which combines the best of amenitities, climate and sporting activities such as Golf.
The Alga...Read more
Key Points for buying property in Portugal
A well developed infrastructure.
Excellent private medical facilities.
All airports served by the low cost airlines.
Cost of living less than the UK
Co...Read more
General Information on buying property in Portugal
Portugal is one the most popular destinations for overseas holiday home ownership, due not only to the climate but ease and low costs of travel.
Th...Read more
Residence permits for Portugal
All European community national who wish to settle in Portugal no longer need a residence visa prior to travel.
Once you have arrived in Portugal you must make an appli...Read more
Taxes in Portugal
Personal taxes.
In Portugal there is a single income tax for all individuals. This is instead of income tax or capital gains tax.
This tax covers all forms of income from employm...Read more
It is advisable for you to have a Will in Portugal, particually if you own a property there. A very simple procedure, this involves you simply signing it in front of a Notary, this...Read more
Advice on services and cost of utilities in Portugal.
The connection all services, and that includes water, electricity and telephone follows the acquisition of your property. You are required t...Read more
Visa information for Portugal
As long as you are British national or an EU member state you can stay visa free in Portugal for up to 90 days. You may still be asked to provide proof that you have suf...Read more
Important contacts for Portugal
Portuguese Embassy in the UK
11 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PP, UK Tel: (020) 7235 5331. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1400-1730.
Portuguese Consulate Gene...Read more
Air conditioning in Portugal
Most modern day apartments and villas will come with air conditioning but you can purchase mobile units form local DIY stores.
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Banking in Portugal
The opening hours of banks in Portugal and from 8.30am 11.30am and 1.00pm - 3.00pm Monday to Friday. As Portugal is a member of the EU, the ways of banking are similar to the UK....Read more
Cash machines in Portugal
Cash machines (ATMs) are known as multibanco in Portugal. They are shown with the symbol MB and accept all major bank cards and credit cards such as MasterCard, switch, visa...Read more
Car Hire in Portugal
To rent a car you must…
• Be at least 21-25 years old.
• Have an I.D card or passport to present when looking to hire a car.
• Have held a driving licence for more than...Read more
Importing you car to Portugal
Temporary admission of vehicles
Any EU registered vehicle can be kept in Portugal for up to 180 days per annum provided that the owner keeps to the fol...Read more
The currency used in Portugal is the Euro. As with all currency exchange rates these can vary on a daily basis. It is best to contact your local exchange outlet in advance to find out the currant rate...Read more
Climate in portugal. The climate in Portugal varies greatly from one area to another. Inland areas and areas closer to Spain tend to experience colder winters, although still quite mild in comparison ...Read more
When driving in Portugal it is paramount that you are aware that there are different driving laws that apply. Some of them are listed below…
• Children under 12 cannot travel in the front of the ...Read more
Education in Portugal
Like many countries Portugal offers both state schools and private education for expatriate children.
As in this country the standard of state/private schools you will have acce...Read more
Employment.
As Portugal is a member of the EU and so is your country of residence you do not need a work permit or visa to work in this country.
Before you can start working in Portugal you will n...Read more
Expat communities
The are a large number of expats living in Portugal. You will find that most of them are welcoming and willing to offer advice about Portugal. The best way to contact them is on the...Read more
