• Why Portugal?
• Planning Where To Go In Portugal
• What To Buy
• Finding Your Property
• Renting Whilst You Look
• The People Involved
• The Purchasing Process
• Buying A Timeshare Or Property T
• Renovating Or Building Your Own
• Money Matters
• Before You Go
• Portuguese Systems
• Daily Life In Portugal
• Enjoying Life In Portugal
• Changing Your Mind

Buying A Property In Portugal

• Why Portugal?
  • First Thoughts – Can So Many People Be Wrong?
  • England’s Oldest Allies
  • Zé Povinho (Joe Public) And His Lifestyle
  • Climate
  • Average Temperatures: C/F
  • Average Rainfall (Mm)
  • The Language
  • Pros And Cons Of Life In Portugal
  • Summary
• Planning Where To Go In Portugal
  • An Overview Of The Regions
  • Costa Verde And Montanhas (Norte)
  • Costa De Prata (Centro)
  • Lisboa Area
  • The Plains – Planيcies (Alentejo)
  • The Algarve
  • Madeira And The Açores
  • House Values Survey
  • Summary
• What To Buy
  • Where Do The Portuguese Live?
  • Where Do Foreigners Live?
  • Types Of Houses
  • Living In Small Villages
  • Living In The Cities
  • Living In Holiday Village Complexes
  • Coast Or Inland – Location, Location, Location
  • New House Or Resale?
  • Access And Facilities
  • Spotting Potential Problems
  • Summary
• Finding Your Property
  • Newspapers
  • Property Exhibitions
  • Estate Agents
  • Portuguese Estate Agents
  • Uk Agents
  • Using The Internet
  • Understanding Adverts
  • Private Sales
  • Viewing Property
  • Summary
• Renting Whilst You Look
  • Why Rent?
  • Hotels And Guest Houses
  • Holiday Lets
  • Long-Stay Lets
  • Questions To Ask
  • Rent Laws
  • Summary
• The People Involved
  • Estate Agents
  • Solicitors
  • Notary Public
  • Surveyor
  • Bank Manager Or Mortgage Lender
  • Developers And Builders
  • Community Of Owners And Management Team
  • Vendors And Landlords
  • Summary
• The Purchasing Process
  • Get Property Or Land Plans
  • Carrying Out Inspections And Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Promissory Contract
  • Providing The Funds
  • Transfer Tax
  • Deeds – The Escritura
  • Registering The Property
  • Rates
  • Other Taxes
  • Summary
  • Glossary Of Legal Procedures And Documents
• Buying A Timeshare Or Property To Let
  • What Is Timeshare?
  • Other Part-Ownership Schemes
  • The Property Rental Market
  • Holiday Rental
  • Long-Term Rental
  • Landlord’s Costs
  • Landlord’s Responsibilities
  • Using An Agent
  • Business And Tax Implications
  • Summary
• Renovating Or Building Your Own House
  • Finding The Place You Want
  • Renovating
  • Planning Approval
  • Building Your Own
  • Dealing With Builders
  • Local And Regional Plans
  • The Purchase Process
  • Getting A Grant
  • The Pros And Cons
  • Summary
• Money Matters
  • Property Prices
  • Arranging Payment
  • Paying With Cash
  • Remortgaging Uk Property
  • Taking Out A Portugal-Based Mortgage
  • Using An Off-Shore Company
  • Budgeting For Capital Costs
  • Budgeting For Additional Costs
  • Equipping And Furnishing The Property
  • Annual Running Costs
  • Summary
• Before You Go
  • Learning The Language
  • Preparing For The Culture Shock
  • Deciding Whether To Let Or Sell Your Uk Home
  • Letting Agencies
  • Letting Yourself
  • Selling Your House
  • Moving The Furniture
  • Before You Leave
  • Family And Pets
  • Family Considerations
  • Parents
  • Spouse And Children
  • Grown-Up Children
  • Making Travel Arrangements
  • Travelling By Air
  • Taking A Ferry
  • Trains And Coaches
  • Summary
• Portuguese Systems
  • Applying For Residence
  • Motoring Requirements
  • Importing Cars
  • Driving Licence
  • Laws Of The Road
  • The Health System
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Education
  • International Schools
  • Dealing With Your Finances
  • Tax Issues
  • Making A Will
  • Benefits And Pensions
  • The Police And Law
  • Summary
• Daily Life In Portugal
  • Loja Do Cidadمo – Citizen’s Shop
  • The Cost Of Living
  • Utilities
  • The Post
  • Communications
  • Shopping
  • Eating Out
  • Local Transport
  • Transport In Lisbon
  • Where To Find Help
• Enjoying Life In Portugal
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Golf
  • The Arts
  • Indoor Hobbies
  • Socialising With Other Foreigners
  • Making Portuguese Friends
  • Religion, Customs And Etiquette
  • Public Holidays In Portugal
  • Etiquette
  • Places Of Interest
  • Summary
• Changing Your Mind
  • Reasons For Change
  • Avoiding Failure
  • Selling Up...
  • ... And Moving Out
  • Summary