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    Major risks of buying overseas?

    Agreed - as agents we always advise borrowing where ones income arises.
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    UK buyers holding off 2nd home purchase in Spain

    . There is considerable international interest in Portugal and prices are rising again.
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    Hectare or more you can legally build?

    In the Algarve, at least, the situation is complicated - every area has restrictions so you need to be very specific.
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    Energy Certificates

    To sign a property contract - either sale or rental an energy certificate is needed and there are plenty of people advertising this service. You will need to sign the escritura (deeds) before a notary. I sggest that you contact a nearby notary to confirm all the requirements first.
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    Where to buy in Portugal?

    There are numerous agents up there but I'm afraid that I don´t know of anyone who specialises.
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    Where to buy in Portugal?

    We at John Hill SMI Lda sell developement land in the central Algarve under normal circumstances but now is the worst period in our thirty year history, Jim
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    Any Tips for First Time Buyer ???

    Whilst the advice might be sound I doubt if Darren, five years after the question, will still be looking at the forum.
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    Where to buy in Portugal?

    Some will drop but only where the owner really needs to sell.There are, already, some very sound investments.
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    Where to buy in Portugal?

    ......... if you speak Portuguese or want to learn but in areas where there are no Brits there may well be no English speaking people which can add to your problems in an emergency. To get to these places from Britain is more difficult & more expensive and as stated the weather is...
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    Documentation for purchase of Property

    I don´t know why plans were required. If the property is pre 1951 the question of plans doesn't arise. I hope that you used a lawyer before signing the prom.contract - in which case he will explain the situation to you and sort out any problems. Jim
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    Moving to Portugal

    I hope that you have a large enough income to live on as well as capital for the purchase because if not your dream will turn into a nightmare.Plan carefully. Good luck, Jim
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    Planning Permission - no foundations?

    Not true- anything which alters the appearance of the land for more than 183 days needs to be licenced as some owners of wooden houses have found out to their cost, fine & removal. EDP will normally only connect to a licenced building. Jim
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    advice needed regarding problems on algarve

    I have never heard of them- I see from Google that they are from N.Ireland -have you any connections with N.I. ? I would think that a good Portuguese lawyer aught to be able to help but it shouldn't cost anything to talk to these people if you are careful. Regards, Jim
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    advice needed regarding problems on algarve

    problems-Algarve I hope that you used a lawyer when buying-that is where I would start to deal with the problems. Jim
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    Building your own property with delay

    The situation is a bit complicated because each council has its own interpretation of the rules.The first step after completion is to ask the council for a "vistoria".If they consider that it has been built according to the planning permission you should be OK. The IMI (rates) becomes due after...
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    Touristic Licenses & tax Implications

    All rental properties need to be licenced. All income needs ( should) be declared. If you want to discuss your situation perhaps a Portuguese accountant would be a good idea. Jim
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    Where to buy in Portugal?

    Not necessarily-depends on various factors. Jim
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    Short-Term Rental Licence

    I am in the Algarve,afraid I don't know Alcobaça. When I said lawyer I meant Portuguese - I would not purchase without one, Jim
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    Short-Term Rental Licence

    Fiscal number from the "Financas" Licence from the "camara" You will also need an energy certificate. If you are buying you should be using a lawyer-who could also help with the above, Good luck, Jim
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    Searching for the right place

    I am afraid that too many foreigners spend their time inventing silly stories. It is true that you can build on agricultural land without permission-it is also true that you will be liable to a hefty fine and demolition as well. Jim
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