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lidiaalvesconsultant

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South African expat in Portugal

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Registration: 04 April 2024

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lidiaalvesconsultant replied to a thread
3 months ago
fcdeltufo

Buying a new flat by fcdeltufo

I’m looking to purchase a flat in Caldas da Rainha over the next 6 months but plan on retiring about a year and half later. We don’t plan on renting it out while as we are close to retirement. Is it reasonable to leave it unattended for ...

lidiaalvesconsultant

Hi FolksRemember to sort out your NIF number first. You can't buy or rent a place without having that in place. If you write in google ICANHELP PT they are helpful. English people on the team and do more than just issuing NIF numbers, they handle ... Read More

lidiaalvesconsultant replied to a thread
3 months ago
fcdeltufo

Real Estate Agent by fcdeltufo

Met a realtor who said if I buy a flat I should their phone number to set up the utilities. Is this true or can I use my USA phone? Or should I use a lawyer?

lidiaalvesconsultant

Have you got your NIF sorted out? You can't rent or buy until you have that sorted out first. *** Read More

lidiaalvesconsultant replied to a thread
3 months ago
expat2020pt

Rental - Do I need NIF? by expat2020pt

Planning to move soon. Was wondering if NIF is required for property rental? What's you experience with rental market. Is it difficult to find a place (esp. Madeira)? Do foreigners have issues with renting?

lidiaalvesconsultant

@expat2020pt Hi FolksYou need to apply for a NIF number before you can rent or buy property in Portugal. If you go to google and write icanhelp pt, they help with issuing NIF numbers Read More

lidiaalvesconsultant replied to a thread
8 months ago
Roseann28

I think I was scam by Roseann28

I do not know if this is the forum for this and if it’s not please let me know.i have been trying to find an apartment as per the requirement for a D7 visa.i have tried contacting a couple real estate companies but never got a call back.i ...

lidiaalvesconsultant

@Roseann28Hi Roseann. ... write to icanhelp.pt They are a team of consultants. VERY HELPFUL Read More

lidiaalvesconsultant replied to a thread
9 months ago
tinaporter00

Looking for dgeg registered electrician by tinaporter00

Hello, I am looking for an electrician who can start the process for a new electrical connection? Needs to beDgeg registered to make a report for E-Redes..The land is in Monchique, Algarve. Has anybody had any experience with this and can recommend ...

lidiaalvesconsultant

@tinaporter00Hi there, Lidia hereI have the same issue. I need a certified Elctrician registed at the DGEG.  Please advise if you came right and if you can recommend someoneMany thanksLidia Alves*** Read More