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by Algarve Eagle
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Utter madness
Replies: 20
Views: 10541

Re: Utter madness

Statistics can of course be presented in different ways, depending on the viewpoint of the presenter. Surely the real question is the unanswerable one - how many people would have died if lesser or no measures had been put in place? Only then could it be determined whether or not the economic and so...
by Algarve Eagle
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Portuguese Bank Account
Replies: 11
Views: 7938

Re: Portuguese Bank Account

I too use Millennium; for whatever reason I opened my account with Millennium Lagoa who also provide excellent service and the online banking works well. Millennium do have a London office next to Mansion House tube station, though I don't know whether it is possible to open an account there; I cert...
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Furniture storage
Replies: 13
Views: 7638

Re: Furniture storage

Another endorsement for Algarve Removals, an excellent company.
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Furniture storage
Replies: 2
Views: 2815

Re: Furniture storage

There are a number of companies who provide this service, just google 'furniture storage algarve'. While our property was being renovated, we used U-Store, a self storage facility just off the N125 between Portimao and Lagos. They recommended a man with a van to transport our stuff to and from the f...
by Algarve Eagle
Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Carhire
Replies: 21
Views: 15622

Re: Carhire

Yes, I too have positive experiences with insurance4carhire.

I have made two claims (once my fault, once not) and payout was very quick once the documentary evidence was submitted.
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Shop at Rocha Brava
Replies: 5
Views: 5875

Re: Shop at Rocha Brava

My strategy is to buy milk airside at Gatwick (Boots or WH Smith usually have some) and bring it in my hand luggage.
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: "Caderneta predial"
Replies: 8
Views: 5436

Re: "Caderneta predial"

Hi Shaz I am sure that your property manager would be able to get the document, especially with a PoA. In fact, I have never sourced the Caderneta myself; when required for whatever purpose, my lawyer has always visited the Financas to get it, and has done so on at least one occasion without holding...
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Dec 25, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: "Caderneta predial"
Replies: 8
Views: 5436

Re: "Caderneta predial"

This document can be obtained from the Lagoa Camara, Finance Department.
by Algarve Eagle
Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:35 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: solar panel water heater
Replies: 13
Views: 7862

Re: solar panel water heater

In my view the water discharge issue is exaggerated. In my earlier post, I commented that there is a pressure relief valve which can trigger a discharge. I would add that we have never arrived mid-summer and found the valve dripping (and on every visit we follow the manufacturer instructions for tes...
by Algarve Eagle
Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: solar panel water heater
Replies: 13
Views: 7862

Re: solar panel water heater

For like for like replacement of a Solahart panel with 260 litre tank, we paid 4440 euros including 23% IVA in 2013. The system was 3170 + IVA, labour 250 euros + IVA, and plumbing bits and bobs made up the remainder. However, note that this was for a replacement system; installation from scratch wo...
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Rental
Replies: 29
Views: 20386

Re: Car Rental

Yes, I have rented from Air Auto.

It was a while ago but from memory there were no issues; in fact I recall thinking that I would happily rent from them again. They are located off-airport (shuttle bus from P4) but very close, the car was fine and the staff polite and friendly.
by Algarve Eagle
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Taste
Replies: 7
Views: 7250

Re: Taste

You could refer to their website .....

http://www.tastecarvoeiro.com/
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Bus from Lagoa to seville
Replies: 8
Views: 7027

Re: Bus from Lagoa to seville

There is a twice daily service from Lagoa to Seville run by EVA in partnership with a Spanish company DAMAS - DAMAS coaches are used.

Just buy the tickets at the EVA ticket office at Lagoa bus station.
by Algarve Eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: smart currency exchange
Replies: 12
Views: 8818

Re: smart currency exchange

I just did a simultaneous comparison of Monese and Transferwise. For GBP1000, Monese would deliver EUR1119.28 using a rate of 1.1249 and charging a fee of 0.005%. Transferwise would deliver EUR1120.07 using the same rate of 1.1249 but with a fee of 0.0035%. Difference is minimal but Transferwise sha...
by Algarve Eagle
Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:47 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: smart currency exchange
Replies: 12
Views: 8818

Re: smart currency exchange

No. The amount indicated by Transferwise arrives in my Millennium account, without any charges by Millennium.