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Gogagay
  1/28/2020 01:37 EST

I have just arrived in Lisbon and eager to find a place to live in the Cascais /Estoril/Oeiras areas. I have made appointments with a couple of local agents to view property this week. I have a small shipment on its way and prefer to get an unfurnished place.

From what I can gather, It seems there is little difference whether a place is furnished or unfurnished cost wise. Is this the case in anyones' experience?

I note on this forum that some have managed to get a 6month lease yet I'm being told that 12 month is the minimum.

Any suggestions/perspective would be appreciated.

craigandmicki
  1/28/2020 13:42 EST

to 'Gogagay': Surprisingly, yes, furnished and unfurnished are often priced the same or nearly so. You can get a 6 month lease, especially at this time of year. Have you tried Portugal Porfolio (Nicola Duarte), the top holiday rentals resource, or Martina Lennon at MAP Cascais? Both have websites and I know many people who've rented 1, 3 and 6 months from these resources. Highly respected firms. Also look at the FB group "Real Estate Rentals and Sales, Cascais/Lisbon/Sintra' for private-owner rentals, often of less than 12 mos.

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Gogagay
  1/28/2020 13:55 EST

Thanks Craigandmicki,
I viewed some places today with MAP. not very successful though.
Tomorrow I'm due to meet with Rose Realty. I will contact Portugal Portfolio as they are next on my list. I'll also look on Facebook as you suggest. It was a bit disheartening today but I guess that's just day one and a bit of culture shock at play.

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