In the Uk, it is common practice to have a survery undertaken on a property before buying. Is this also the norm in Portugal?. Even if the property is not going to be mortgaged, is it common to get a survey done ?

Thanks Widge for taking the time to reply to my post. My plan has never been to make a profit - I am funding the purchase myself, but hope that rentals will cover all of the other running costs, and perhaps pay towards our own flights. Do you rent and, if so, what are your bookings looking like for ...

We are interested in buying a house on the Monte Carvoeiro development, and using the management company (Carvoeiro Clube) to look after rental etc. Does anyone have any experience of this company and what they are like to work with etc ? Does anyone have any comments in general on property ownershi...

We are interested in buying a house on the Monte Carvoeiro development, and using the management company (Carvoeiro Clube) to look after rental etc. Does anyone have any experience of this company and what they are like to work with etc ? Does anyone have any comments in general on property ownershi...