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by shanagarry
Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Jose Neves, RIP
Replies: 0
Views: 3450

Jose Neves, RIP

We have just learned that our dear friend Jose Neves passed away some 3 months ago. To many Jose was a taxi driver to us over the 23 years we had property in Carvoeiro he was a dear friend. Even though we left Cvo 8 years ago, we kept in regular contact sharing the ‘highs and lows’ of our Benfica su...
by shanagarry
Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Big Will
Replies: 12
Views: 12989

Re: Big Will

I have some fond memories of nights in The Roundup during our time in Cvo. It is sad to hear that Will has been assaulted and then suffered a stroke - another setback for such a truly nice guy - who's had more than his fair share of health challenges. It's 7 years since we've been in Cvo and we're h...
by shanagarry
Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: After Brixit
Replies: 6
Views: 5274

Re: After Brixit

Every time your passport is read by a scanner (airport or seaport) they know where you are. The same applies to the use of a credit/debit card - Big Brother is watching your every move :(
by shanagarry
Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:07 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Dilemma
Replies: 13
Views: 10068

Re: Dilemma

Not easy - a personal conversation is the starting point before 'burning the 14 year bridge' - regardless of how you feel now. Undoubtedly your neighbours are mortified and sometimes fighting 'fire' with 'understanding' might make you feel better and turn an unpleasant situation to your advantage. T...
by shanagarry
Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: The Euro
Replies: 16
Views: 17424

Re: The Euro

pickwick wrote:There is a great free Mastercard called Revolut
I've been using it for over 12 months and it's superb :lol:
by shanagarry
Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Roundup for sale?
Replies: 6
Views: 6338

Re: Roundup for sale?

Will did a deal back in 2010 with some Russians who, according to Will paid him a hefty deposit but they they never completed the deal. Will has been keen to find a buyer for many years (due to his health concerns) as he wanted (and maybe still does) to see it continue. The asking price at the time ...
by shanagarry
Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Post Brexit - Medical Care
Replies: 2
Views: 2881

Post Brexit - Medical Care

Following Mother Theresa's (May) announcement on Tuesday I read a newspaper article that suggested one of the areas many have overlooked is the 'availability' of reciprocal medical care for ex-pats living in other European countries. The article centred on France and Spain and went on to further sug...
by shanagarry
Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Tax on villa purchase
Replies: 10
Views: 8118

Re: Tax on villa purchase

[quote="njc0607"]yes, the tax on purchasing is a killer... you should budget for around 9% of the purchase price, for tax and fees. We gave considerable thought to coming back - but calculated the cost of property ownership in Portugal or Spain would more than cover several holidays in equally appea...
by shanagarry
Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Tax on villa purchase
Replies: 10
Views: 8118

Re: Tax on villa purchase

If you have an EU passport you can stay as long as you like. If you don't have one you need a visa to stay longer than 3 months. If, as is being reported in this weekend's UK press, Britain exits the EU and the single market - will all British expats require visas - regardless of the time spent in ...
by shanagarry
Sun Nov 27, 2016 12:57 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: New Year in Porto
Replies: 2
Views: 3323

Re: New Year in Porto

Watch this space - we are spending the New Year in Porto - based on similar recommendations.
by shanagarry
Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Happy Birthday - Widge
Replies: 1
Views: 2434

Happy Birthday - Widge

Peter - Happy Birthday to you - have a lovely day :D
by shanagarry
Fri Oct 07, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: New Years Eve 2016
Replies: 19
Views: 16163

Re: New Years Eve 2016

We did The Wolf last year - it was superb.
by shanagarry
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Strange Property Question
Replies: 14
Views: 12471

Re: Strange Property Question

I would defer any decision until the result and repercussions of the referendum are clear. Buying a property in the Algarve is unlikely to provide you any capital growth or return on capital employed, it is a lifestyle choice and to enjoy it you must have enough free cash to visit regularly incurrin...
by shanagarry
Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Brexit Free Zone
Replies: 2
Views: 2617

Brexit Free Zone

Somebody has to be first to raise the topic here with the inevitable question - what's the anticipated fall-out for both property owners and ex-pats - if any :?
by shanagarry
Wed May 04, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Beware N125 east of Guia
Replies: 20
Views: 16348

Re: Beware N125 east of Guia

Bruce Wallis wrote:in normal circumstances, and when not in a hurry, I actually prefer the N125
You're a bigger clown than I first imagined - what person in their right mind would want to use that road :roll: