"AL " Tourist Rental Licensing process

[BONDI]

Can some one who have applied for this license, or got one tell me how easy or difficult this process is or was? Do you know if you need to renew this license every year? what is the procedure for renewal etc? How much does this license cost? How long did this procedure take. Has anybody got license from Silves CAMARA ?:roll:

[biffa]

Hi Bondi

Are you clear on this now or still need some help?

[BONDI]

Biffa

Thanks. Can you tell me if your company has actually obtained this license for any of your companies clients yet ?Is Silves Camara issuing these licsnes on the spot, with correct paperwork?

thanks

[biffa]

We are doing one in Lagoa and one in Silves. Bit delayed due to paper assembly but we do not envisage any problems. On delivery of all papers the Câmara stamps receipt of same and that is it. Of course the Câmara hasa the right to take a look at the property but we doubt they will generally speaking. Our information sheet says "... if, within the period of 60 days following receipt of the requested licence, a Câmara inspection reveals any deficiencies, these will be corrected by the client at his or her own cost without any liability to Sovereign - Consultoria Lda or alternatively the “licence” will be returned to the appropriate Câmara"

OK

[Gambrinus]

The race is on to get the first private villa licences based on the new, new, new, new, new law from last March that was ammeded in July...

I have yet to hold a licence in my hands, but the odds are good that we will see one soon...... if the law does not change.

[BONDI]

Gambrinus.

Do let us know when you have a sight of this beast called AL License in your hand.I am eagerly waiting for mine. All my paperwork is supposed to be in hand and I am hoping to have my license soon. ( A BIG HOPE AND WISH and hoping the present law is not outdated in couple of weeks. fingers crossed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) .

[BONDI]

Hi Gambrinus

Any more news on your quest for this AL License business? Have you a sight of this piece of paper yet?

[Gambrinus]

Nothing yet, but you can expect this to take a bit longer.
As everything closes in August, September is needed to work off the back log - I did not expect to hear anything at all before mid/end October.

[biffa]

We have processed one this morning with Silves Camâra. No AL plaques available to put outside the property as yet.

[BONDI]

Gambrinus.

I GOT ONE. the so called AL License(Registration for summer letting from Silves Camara). I gather this is all I need to be able to legally rent my property.

Biffa. Well done. You win the 1st PRIZE. owe you a pint or two.

[Gambrinus]

Silves Camera is cheating, Bondi, Lagoa is in a league of it's own.

Congrats on the AL license.

[BONDI]

Gambrinus.

Why would you say Silves Camara is cheating? I think at last they seem to be getting their house in order. Lagoa used to be good at this kind of stuff for years. OR is it Just plain MIRACLE. or am I missing out on something here. What is delaying your paperwork? Or have you NOT yet got to Lagoa Camara? Please enlighten us with your views.or your application process experience with Lagoa Camara

[BONDI]

Gambrinus

Sorry, forgot to thank you for your congratulations. Please accept my sincere thanks, and hope you will have your bit sorted out soon enough.

Bondi

[biffa]

Lagoa no different Silves I am sure. It is just that Bondis place is in Silves area! We are doing one in Lagoa next so will let you know!

[Gambrinus]

What I was referring to is the speed and efficiency of the two cameras being noticeably different. the general feedback I get from Silves based people is that Silves seems less complicated than Lagoa - but that may well be subjective.

One thing is certain, Lagoa will have thousands more applications to deal with as the council has a much more dense tourist residence population.