Hi Robert

Not sure whether we have got crossed threads here, but am afraid the apartment I was advertising for renting out (on another thread) has now been let out.

Regards

Ken

Thanks for the advice

Hello We are potentially renting our property out long term. I have a UK version I could adapt, but from what I understand Portuguese contracts normally say 5 year period/1 month notice even though the agreed period may alot less (e.g. 1 year). Can anyone confirm whether this is the case or even pro...

In Monte Carvoeiro/Sesmarias area. If interested PM me on kenmartin70@tiscali.co.uk for further details

Hi Naranga, we have a 2 bedroom apartment we are thinking of renting out longer term up the hill in between Monte Carvoeiro and Sesmarias.

Will PM you

Ken

We use a company called Robinsons Retreats. They manage various properties and varies from a fairly basic service like we have for our apartment through to full service villa type management. Nice couple (Emma and Mike)

http://www.robinsonsretreats.com/

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