Strontium
Cuban expat in Spain
Forum posts
407
About me
Cuban
Lives in Bodingo
Registration: 27 April 2019
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Seasons in Portugal by MateoT7
I've done a bit of research on the seasons in Portugal but numbers really don't tell the whole story.I'm looking to travel to Portugal during the worst weather for tourism to get a feel for what to really expect in the different regions. Can someone ...
Yes, Whatever my experiences are will not be the same as yours, whatever my opinions of weather are will not be the same as yours. Does any of your research involve first person experience or just "interweb research" if not then ............... Read More
Can I build on rustic land ? by adetka
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and i'd appreciate some advice. I thpught I've researched enough on the topic of building permissions etc myself, but I've been getting such mixed advice recently that I feel like u don't know anything and need to ...
If you (or your legal adviser) understand the buying process then you'll know there's a binding prommisory contract stage which vendor n buyer agree n sign etc. Both can put in clauses so "vendor supplies agreement from local council for ,.......". ... Read More
Selling Land Rover Defender 110 TDI - UK registered, now in Algarve by GuestPoster02336
Hello everyone,As mentioned in the title, I have a very well-maintained Defender 110 TDI, 2003, which unfortunately I am not able to register in Portugal. Long story short, I used to be resident in the UK and came over to the Algarve in 2023. I ...
Ok, The "one tax free personal vehicle import" needs to have been owned by personal importer for a period of time (6 months?) in their previous country beforehand. If you search online forum further you'll find there are others who have had ... Read More
Selling Land Rover Defender 110 TDI - UK registered, now in Algarve by GuestPoster02336
Hello everyone,As mentioned in the title, I have a very well-maintained Defender 110 TDI, 2003, which unfortunately I am not able to register in Portugal. Long story short, I used to be resident in the UK and came over to the Algarve in 2023. I ...
@LM011Hi and welcome.In case you didn't know a UK reg vehicle is only legal in EU for approx 180 days per 360 days. Generally a Portuguese resident is not permitted to drive a UK reg car in Portugal. UK reg vehicle needs current UK MOT to be ... Read More
Tarifa tri-horaria - Electricity price.
Hi, Is anyone running the Tarifa tri-horaria electricity pricing if so do you have some views on if it works out beneficial? Elsewhere I've used a variable rate which can change by the hour but with software its possible to set a price which if ... Read More
Bookkeeper in Madeira needed that is familiar with the US by deborahbryon
Hi - I am looking for a book keeper. I live full time in Madeira and am a citizen and have a virtual private practice in the US.Thanks!
Hi - I am looking for a book keeper. I live full time in Madeira and am a citizen and have a virtual private practice in the US. Thanks! - @deborahbryon Maybe explain what you mean by "book keeper" ? I've done company accounts for submission but ... Read More
Changing driving licence by quickmessage
I'm having a terrible time trying to change my driving licence. I just get sent round in circles. Please can someone HELP ?
Item 8 on the front on UK licence (not license) is   " the licence holder’s permanent address in Great Britain" .  So being resident in Portugal how does your "valid licence" have holder's permanent address ... Read More
Vat Tax on Legal Services acquired outside of the EU by Emmaqlife
Hello Everyone, I am a Canadian securing a lawyer to do our documents for NIF and D7. Do I have to pay VAT on their services. If I am currently residing in Canada and the address on our invoice is Canada I am reading that VAT does not have to be ...
Hello Everyone, I am a Canadian securing a lawyer to do our documents for NIF and D7. Do I have to pay VAT on their services. If I am currently residing in Canada and the address on our invoice is Canada I am reading that VAT does not have to be ... Read More
Property management Feguira da foz by FMehrdadfar
Hi we are purchasing an apartment in Feguira and checking to see if anyone knows of trustworthy property management who could check on our apartment quarterly and send us brief report on condition of our property while we are in US!?Thank you all
Hi and Welcome,Not in Feguira but we just went to the people who we paid the common areas maintenance charge to - that look after things like stairway, lights, parking areas, roof etc. and asked them as they already had access to the building parts. Read More
Managing retirement savings in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Portugal can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
Maybe my attitude to money differs from others, I've worked/lived in various places and mainly kept tax residency in the UK (as I understand the language and would get state pension). I've bought, worked on and sold property in Portugal, based on ... Read More
Relocation to Portugal by Siddharth Sahay
Hello I am currently residing in Kuwait with my wife and 2 kids but plan to relocate to Portugal under a suitable visa/residency scheme or via work permit (both avenues are being explored currently) I want to know the Dos and Donts of moving to ...
@StrontiumMaybe in the usual way - just check social medias.Oh look! I find loads in a range of areas and a range of subjects and a range of languages none of which shall i provide links to as per Forum code of conduct. Read More
Cargo delayed: Baggage Certiicate: NIF address updated @ AIMA appt by Jpdudley
Hello,We received our D8 visas last month, and are flying to Porto on September 1st to begin our new lives. We are shipping our household goods and vehicle in a contrainer.We were advised that there has been a change in that if our goods and ...
Hello, We received our D8 visas last month, and are flying to Porto on September 1st to begin our new lives. We are shipping our household goods and vehicle in a contrainer. We were advised that there has been a change in that if our goods and ... Read More
Relocation to Portugal by Siddharth Sahay
Hello I am currently residing in Kuwait with my wife and 2 kids but plan to relocate to Portugal under a suitable visa/residency scheme or via work permit (both avenues are being explored currently) I want to know the Dos and Donts of moving to ...
Hi and Welcome,As JPT posted above, The things you ask housing, utilities etc are all related to your own choices which others cannot really guess at. One person may normally live in a large villa with heated/cooled swimming pool overlooking a ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Portugal by brntnation
My girlfriend Angela and myself are planning to move to Portugal.I am going to be visiting Portugal for the first time next May 2026We would like a practical sequence of steps which we should consider as we gather information about the necessary ...
My girlfriend Angela and myself are planning to move to Portugal. I am going to be visiting Portugal for the first time next May 2026 We would like a practical sequence of steps which we should consider as we gather information about the necessary ... Read More
Farm with horses by ingridannea
Registered Nurse with higher degree in Preventive Healthcare - at the moment as an executive producer (and more studies in Fine Arts) - looking for a lifechange opportunity, working in a farm financially well doing enough to pay for an assistant ...
Hi and welcome,Though not exactly what you are looking for but a gentle way of introduction to Portugal small farms (some have horses), maybe contact the organisers and explain you wants.https://wwoof.pt/en/ Read More