Doode67
Irish expat in Portugal
Forum posts
9
About me
Irish
Lives in Monchique, Faro
Speaks Only English
Registration: 14 May 2020
Activity
Moving to Portugal just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Portugal is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
The obvious, a good estate agent who will go the extra mile and a fast efficient solicitor. We were lucky enough to have both! Read More
Moving to Portugal just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Portugal is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
We sold our house in Ireland and bought a motorhome to do a tour of Europe. After 14 countries and 9 months of travel we headed to Portugal to try to find our ideal home. Two months later in October we purchased 5 hectares of mountain valley with ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi folks. We live near Monchique and are having some renovations and upgrade to done to our cottage. Has anyone any recommendations for builders or builders labourers for some concreting and drive work, or someone with a Mini-digger? Also we are ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Good luck Aslan. Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hope you made it before the lockdown. You can see our journey here from Ireland via Finland on our blog Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
We have done similar to you. Had a bit of an adventure then came down to Portugal to find a place to retire. You can see our blog of our trip and finding our home at *** We are now near Monchique in the Algarve and love it here. Wouldn't ... Read More
Yurt or tent on private land by Roseone123
I'm looking for somewhere to buy in the Algarve and need to take the following into account. I'd like to have a Yurt (or two) on my land for guests. There'd be no fires/flames allowed as use of house facilities would be available. Does ...
I think you will be fine with having a tent or yurt. It is when you rent it out for profit or someone lives in it full time, then it becomes something that the authorities will have an interest and legalities are involved. We live in the Monchique ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I know the problem. I am 70. In one ear, total jumble, then out the next. Yes and no, I'll start with that!!! Read More