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by maccasa
Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Solar panels
Replies: 5
Views: 3280

Re: Solar panels

Can you send me david's details please? rgds richard McKenzie
by maccasa
Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Using uk cars long term in Portugal
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Re: Using uk cars long term in Portugal

ref importing classic car. I am informed I have to go to a customs agent after getting my new number for my car. Does anyone know if there is one locally - that doesnt rip you off?
by maccasa
Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Using uk cars long term in Portugal
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Re: Using uk cars long term in Portugal

Thanks widge, however as the car is classed as classic (over 30 years old) this doesnt apply. Such cars with a FIVA certificate (certified over 30yrs and classic) can be imported without any duty etc and is a much simpler system - fortunately.
by maccasa
Tue May 24, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Using uk cars long term in Portugal
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Using uk cars long term in Portugal

I know this has been discussed before but I'm only just about to finally do it by bringing a 1989 jaguar over to my house. It is currently insured MOT'd and taxed in uk - overseas use is covered. I've heard so much from so many and I'm still not totally clear of the way to do it, so- 1) Who knows ab...
by maccasa
Tue Apr 05, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: New cane chair sofa cushions/covers for 2/3 seat unit
Replies: 2
Views: 1356

Re: New cane chair sofa cushions/covers for 2/3 seat unit

Thanks Carolyn - My daughter is there from tomorrow so I will ask her to contact Eilis
by maccasa
Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: New cane chair sofa cushions/covers for 2/3 seat unit
Replies: 2
Views: 1356

New cane chair sofa cushions/covers for 2/3 seat unit

Can anyone advise me where I can source a new set of cushions/covers for a 110cm wide cane sofa
by maccasa
Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Pool heating
Replies: 6
Views: 2497

Re: Pool heating

I have had "free" solar powered heating for my pool since 2009 - works very well and from april through to Oct I get a min of 28C and up to 34C when really sunny in June-sept.. It is by solar "mats" on my roof - water is pumped to them and back to the pool. Problem is you need a flat area of at leas...
by maccasa
Thu Jan 20, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Car Ferry to CVO
Replies: 1
Views: 1419

Car Ferry to CVO

I know several of you have travelled by ferry from UK to Spain - I am hoping to do so this spring, so what's the recommendations? Portsmouth or Plymouth (I guess the latter as it's only one night)- Is there only one ferry company? - Brittany - which is the best boat? Any tips? what do we need to car...
by maccasa
Thu Jan 20, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Solar panel installer in CVO/Silves
Replies: 0
Views: 2085

Solar panel installer in CVO/Silves

I have been given the name of a solar panel supplier in Silves - the name is something like Rammart or Rammert- anyone enlighten me as to the actual name and any details?
by maccasa
Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Driving santander/bilbao to CVO
Replies: 16
Views: 9092

Re: Driving santander/bilbao to CVO

what route did you use widge?
by maccasa
Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: EDP CHARGES
Replies: 6
Views: 4174

Re: EDP CHARGES

Further to the saga - as well as getting a bill for €400 for the apr-may period when I wasnt there, I got absolutely nowhere trying to get them to investigate it. I therefore decided to go with Meo and then got a further bill from EDP for the final 35 days of may-June 13th of €251. (I was at my hous...
by maccasa
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Portuguese Residency
Replies: 10
Views: 4165

Re: Portuguese Residency

There is a general lack of correct info on this subject. You certainly dont need to spend 6 mths in PT and it also depends on whether you are going for habitation residence NHR (90 days in 183) or full residency which takes 5 years to achieve. Best is to contact brexit@sef.pt which is the government...
by maccasa
Thu May 13, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: EDP CHARGES
Replies: 6
Views: 4174

Re: EDP CHARGES

Thanks for the info - I dont have a new type meter but fortunately my neighbours read the meter for me and I have sent it to EDP within the 3 days specified. Interestingly the bill I received was for €401, with a total for the 3 readings given as 1683kwh. The actual readings came to a total of 210kw...
by maccasa
Tue May 11, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Solar panels
Replies: 5
Views: 3280

Solar panels

I understand that it is now ok to use solar panels, and tell EDP so that you don't get charged for them. Anyone got recommendations for someone to install solar panels at a reasonable cost? I need approx 6 x 300w to power the pool pump.
by maccasa
Tue May 11, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: EDP CHARGES
Replies: 6
Views: 4174

EDP CHARGES

Due to covid I have not been at my house since mid Nov. Since then I have received electricity bill from EDP approx €180 every 2 months. I reckon these were high and estimated, as the only power usage was the pool pump (4hrs/day) and the two fridges, plus the gardener for a few hrs each month probab...