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Renting or Buying a Home in Portugal

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adminee

From: United States
6/1/2011 09:40 EST

June is popular time to move to Portugal. Many expats temporarily settle in furnished rentals giving them time to look for the right place to rent or buy.

Finding a good real estate agent or agency can be key! Do you have an individual or agency to recommend? Please take a minute to post the name and website for your favorite agent or agency.

If expats in your area find housing themselves -- without the help of agents, what suggestions would you have for someone starting their search? How do they find the best places?

Thanks!

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craigandmicki
6/1/2011 14:05 EST

We've been in Portugal almost 6 months. In our experience, it is simply a requirement to work with a real estate agent, for rentals and for purchases. The legalities are just too important to have a go on your own, and the market is so diverse that you need a respected resource to help. Because we are in the Cascais area, our real estate experience is limited to this coastal area outside of Lisbon. We've found Engles & Volkers to be the best, although Re/Max has more offices. E&V has better quality listings. We work mainly with the Cascais office and agent Luisa Madera, who lived in and got advanced degrees in the United States. She knows how to work with all foreigners.

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craigandmicki
6/13/2011 07:15 EST

For short to long term furnished rentals: Portugal Portfolio (www.portugalportfolio.com). Extensive services and knowledgeable support that went way beyond our just finding a place to live; sumptuous linens; website is highest quality. Connect with Nicola Duarte, who speaks English, Dutch, German, Portuguese and has lived in US, UK, S. Africa and Portugal (diversity of experiences enhances understanding of what people are seeking.)

For long term rentals, furnished or not, and sales: Engles & Volker [www.engelvoelkers.com/cascais]. Contact Luisa Madiera, who has lived in the US and Portugal.

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