Unfortunately the ctt.pt website's English pages are often missing vital information so even non-Portuguese readers really need to look at the original to ensure they've got the whole story - the text can always be translated using Google Translate as required. To illustrate: Compare the PT version...

They have both English and Portuguese Versions:

http://www.viaverde.pt/Website/Home.jsf?Locale=en-GB

and

http://www.ctt.pt/fectt/wcmservlet/ctt/ ... gpage.html

so no translator needed

You can deduct IVA (VAT) from almost everything related to your business .....the government will return you 100% of the deducted IVA every 3 months; not sure about exactly what is included on the deduction list because theyv changed the rules but I think it depends on the business: i.e; any kind of...

Dial: The quote does not include tiles, transportation, storage, etc etc If you need some sort of quotation please PM me; I work in a contracting firm in Alvor, with previous experience in pool refurbishments. Attached please to find a sample of our recent work in Portimao (13 brand new units w/ poo...

My Portuguese attorney is based in Portimão and I believe she would take less than the amounts shown here
PM me for any further info.

ERGOHAUST in Alvor, a portuguese chartered local company with portfolio In Estrada de Alvor, the firm headquarters is located between Vila Marachique and the Repsol petrol station Reception: Ms. Vera Rodrigues,+351 963 737 631 I am an independent architect and project manager with local experience; ...

I have a 20 mtr long low wall which has shrubs above that provide reasonable screening but poor security. I want to build up the wall by another 1 mtr to around 1.6 mtrs in total using 150mm blocks on top of the existing wall. Can I do this without ref to the concelho ? I will obviously have to ext...

I believe I can assist you finding a direct owner so you can avoid realty agencies commissions kindly note that a detached house is a little more expensive. West, I was thinking on Senhora do Verde in North Portimao (rustic place with or without streams not too far from motorway and Algarve's main r...

Are you interested in Lagoa region only? I have a friend here in Lagoa with some properties to rent throughout Algarve.

Follow Sam advice.

Buy the chip. Much easier! They charge your credit card directly. No worries.
Not sure if you can make a previous deposit for a specific plate.

thanks
yes I realized that

Hi, I am a young chartered architect currently in Lagoa (county) nearby Carvoeiro and I was googling about architects in Carvoeiro. I was shocked with the comments on this post about your experiences with local architects (or whatever they are) so on behalf of my professional community I am very sor...