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by gabby27
Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Anyone advise which estate agent has best commission please
Replies: 2
Views: 3045

Anyone advise which estate agent has best commission please

Would be so grateful to find the most proactive estate agent. Thank you
by gabby27
Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Selling Property on Internet
Replies: 0
Views: 2124

Selling Property on Internet

Hi everyone,
Has anyone ever sold privately on internet, or are estate agents the best as their fees are extortionate. Thanks
by gabby27
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: The joys of property ownership
Replies: 8
Views: 5313

Re: The joys of property ownership

Interesting reading and views, but sadly we one of the unlucky ones who have to sell :( ... so would be most grateful for any suggestions on good agents that dont charge 5%, or private international websites, would be gratefully received. Fortunately the current euro exchange/gbp take a little sting...
by gabby27
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:24 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: The real standing costs of ownership
Replies: 28
Views: 11372

Re: The real standing costs of ownership

Hi Steve, We as a family have being coming to Carvoeiro for the last 19 years. We own a property in the over rated presitgious area of Surrey,where the beauty of England cannot be denied. 4 Years ago [throughout illness ecided to buy a 3 bed villa lucky eough to have golf and sea views but to us it ...
by gabby27
Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Advice please for Log Deliveries
Replies: 15
Views: 7268

Re: Advice please for Log Deliveries

Thanks to everyone for your friendly helpful replies. The newspaper trick is brilliant. Kind regards. Gabby
by gabby27
Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Tyre safety not included in annual check?
Replies: 11
Views: 5444

Re: Tyre safety not included in annual check?

I am most grateful to everyone who experienced my concerns and did not condemn me as a wreckless driver, I was merely querying the system. I would appreciate some sort of recognition of your response 'Sunman' as you dont help in this Forum if you just write rude and unhelpful comments which are clea...
by gabby27
Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Tyre safety not included in annual check?
Replies: 11
Views: 5444

Re: Tyre safety not included in annual check?

Well OK, the tyres are not completely bald and I exaggerated this a little to make a point, so I guess I set myself up for that sarcastic response, but it did surprise us that our car got through the inspection, and it was only verbally suggested by the garage that we change the tyres before the nex...
by gabby27
Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: lemon power
Replies: 5
Views: 3321

Re: lemon power

Since we live in a country full of lemons why are we not offered the wonderful 'Citron Presse' that is served everywhere in France. Fresh squeezed Lemon juice served with a jug of water and a sugar stemmed glass. Wonderful!! If its offered anywhere in CVO please advise.
by gabby27
Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Tyre safety not included in annual check?
Replies: 11
Views: 5444

Tyre safety not included in annual check?

Call me ignorant......... but when we have our vehicle checked in the UK the tyres are fundamental to passing the MOT. We have recently had our portuguese car assessed for the annual road worthy check and with two totally bald tyres (no tread whatsoever) expected that these would be replaced (willin...
by gabby27
Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Advice please for Log Deliveries
Replies: 15
Views: 7268

Re: Advice please for Log Deliveries

Thanks all and especially the newspaper/ash trick. Saved a fortune on fornas spray and smells less caustic x
by gabby27
Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Iceland wars
Replies: 37
Views: 15619

Re: Iceland wars

Oh goodness me!! calm down everyone. Each to their own
by gabby27
Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Advice please for Log Deliveries
Replies: 15
Views: 7268

Advice please for Log Deliveries

Hi all,

First winter in Algarve and wondered if anyone has advice on a log delivery service (speaking English!!) cheaper than roadside. Many Thanks
by gabby27
Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: Buy, sell or exchange
Topic: WANTED - SMALL TUMBLE DRYER
Replies: 0
Views: 1383

WANTED - SMALL TUMBLE DRYER

Anyone have a small tumble dryer for sale please pm me. Thanks
by gabby27
Thu Jun 02, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Are there any updated directions from FAO to CVO since 2005
Replies: 16
Views: 6985

Re: Are there any updated directions from FAO to CVO since 2

Thanks Michael and everyone. I am sorry Michael, but i thought that the 2005 version maybe had changed as I dont pay much attention to the signs these days. Yes, the slip roads are a nightmare and however much you warn people they always mention them. My son lives in London and only drives once a ye...
by gabby27
Tue May 31, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Are there any updated directions from FAO to CVO since 2005
Replies: 16
Views: 6985

Are there any updated directions from FAO to CVO since 2005

There is a wonderfully detailed set of driving directions on the info site written by the great Michael Crane in 2005 but I wondered if anyone had a more up to date version. I am useless at describing how to get here from the airport and wondered if anyone had a good version that works. Much appreci...