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Portugalist.com is written by two expats based in Lisbon, Portugal. Covering everywhere from the Algarve to the North of Portugal (and everywhere in between) Portugalist provides useful travel information alongside a narrative of expat life
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- NHR For Pensioners Living in Portugal 2 weeks ago While prior to March 2020 it was possible to move to Portugal and pay 0% tax on a pension through Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident Tax Regime (NHR), that amount has now changed to 10%. This basically means that if you move to Portugal and you have a €20,000 annual pension, under the NHR scheme...
- Is Lagos the Next European Digital Nomad Hotspot? 1 month ago The Algarve, Portugal’s southerly, coastal region, has always tempted a few digital nomads and travelling entrepreneurs, particularly those visiting Lisbon, but it’s never really taken off as a digital nomad hotspot. All that’s starting to change, however, with Lagos being the main place that...
- How to Stay Warm in Portuguese Houses During Winter 1 month ago Parts of Portugal like the Algarve, the Alentejo, and Lisbon are blessed with some of the mildest winters that Europe has to offer. Outside, that is. Inside a Portuguese house is another story altogether. Portuguese houses and apartments are typically poorly insulated and almost never have...
- How to Sell Your House in Portugal Without An Estate Agent 2 months ago In Portugal, estate agents typically charge 5% (or more) commission + VAT. For many expats living in Portugal — and an increasing number of Portuguese — that’s just too high to even consider. 5% of a €250,000 property is €12,500. If your property is more expensive, say €750,000, you...
- What is a Fiador and How Do I Get one? 2 months ago Renting a house or apartment in Portugal can be complicated for non-Portuguese as most landlords not only request a deposit and at least one month’s rent in advance but a fiador as well. This normally isn’t required when you rent a room. A fiador is a guarantor, or someone who’ll pay the...
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John
14:14 PM January 12, 2017
14:14 PM January 12, 2017
Fantastic blog. Love the information about the Algarve.
Karen
17:48 PM July 18, 2017
17:48 PM July 18, 2017
Love following your adventures in Portugal. Say hello if you're ever in Porto again.
