LIFE IN PORTUGAL
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- 4lessons
- 11video lectures
- 24practical tasks
What is included in the course
Part 1. Market Overview
You will learn about the peculiarities of the real estate market in different regions of Portugal, and get an idea of rental and purchase prices. You will also find out about the profitability level when renting out property in Portugal.
Part 2. How to Rent?
You will learn how to rent an apartment more quickly and profitably, and how to move out early without losing your security deposit.
Part 3. How to Purchase?
You will find out what documents a property owner must provide and learn about the risks of purchasing land or an old property.
You will learn about the peculiarities of the real estate market in different regions of Portugal, and get an idea of rental and purchase prices. You will also find out about the profitability level when renting out property in Portugal.
Part 2. How to Rent?
You will learn how to rent an apartment more quickly and profitably, and how to move out early without losing your security deposit.
Part 3. How to Purchase?
You will find out what documents a property owner must provide and learn about the risks of purchasing land or an old property.
Lesson 2: How to Settle into
a New Place?
a New Place?
Lesson 4: Car: Driving, Rent, Purchase
Part 1. Opening a Bank Account
You will learn which documents you need
to prepare while you are still in your home country. These documents will help you easily open a bank account in Portugal.
Part 2. Utilities and Address Registration
You will learn how and when you can obtain
a Residential Address Certificate. You will need this document to open a bank account, for
an interview with the immigration service,
to obtain medical insurance, or to change your driver's license. You will also get some life hacks on how to quickly and profitably enter into a utilities contract.
Part 3. Health Care and the Social Security System
You will learn how to gain full and free access to the public health system.
You will learn which documents you need
to prepare while you are still in your home country. These documents will help you easily open a bank account in Portugal.
Part 2. Utilities and Address Registration
You will learn how and when you can obtain
a Residential Address Certificate. You will need this document to open a bank account, for
an interview with the immigration service,
to obtain medical insurance, or to change your driver's license. You will also get some life hacks on how to quickly and profitably enter into a utilities contract.
Part 3. Health Care and the Social Security System
You will learn how to gain full and free access to the public health system.
Part 1. Preschool and School Education
You will find out how to enroll your child in kindergarten and preschool and get a general idea about private education prices.
Part 2. Universities
You will learn about the peculiarities of enrolling in Portuguese universities. You'll discover where the educational standards are top-notch and where courses are offered exclusively in English.
You will find out how to enroll your child in kindergarten and preschool and get a general idea about private education prices.
Part 2. Universities
You will learn about the peculiarities of enrolling in Portuguese universities. You'll discover where the educational standards are top-notch and where courses are offered exclusively in English.
Lesson 3: Education in Portugal
Part 1. Exchanging Your Driving License
You will learn which documents to prepare while you are still in your home country. These documents will help you easily exchange your driver's license for a Portuguese one. You will also learn in which situations you should not change your driver's license, and in which you are obliged to do so.
Part 2. Traffic Rules and Car Rental
Turning on a red light, speed limits, parking rules – it's better to clarify these matters before you drive in a new country.
Part 3. Car Purchase and Insurance
You will learn about the peculiarities of the Portuguese car market. This lesson will be useful for those planning to buy a used car. Additionally, you'll gain insight into the nuances of transaction processes and understand the specific documents a seller is required to present to you.
You will learn which documents to prepare while you are still in your home country. These documents will help you easily exchange your driver's license for a Portuguese one. You will also learn in which situations you should not change your driver's license, and in which you are obliged to do so.
Part 2. Traffic Rules and Car Rental
Turning on a red light, speed limits, parking rules – it's better to clarify these matters before you drive in a new country.
Part 3. Car Purchase and Insurance
You will learn about the peculiarities of the Portuguese car market. This lesson will be useful for those planning to buy a used car. Additionally, you'll gain insight into the nuances of transaction processes and understand the specific documents a seller is required to present to you.
Lesson 1: Rent and Buy Property in Portugal
OUR TUTORS
- Dr. Filipe EspinhaAttorneyDegree in Law from the University of Lisbon.
An attorney with over two decades of expertise in taxation, corporate, labor, and migration laws. A managing partner of the FE.LAW attorneys' office.
Email: info@fe.law - Cláudia FariaReal estate expertDegree in Economics from NOVA University (Portugal)
Degree in International Business from the University of Leicester (UK)
Mrs Faria has over 20 years of experience in the field of banking, namely in support for real estate transactions. She is currently a real estate agent at Re/Max (AMI License 5374).
Tel. +351961693933
Email: cbfaria@remax.pt - Toby RaynsfordExpertDegree in French and Italian Languages from Bangor University (United Kingdom)
Mr. Raynsford was stuck here with Brexit and went through a difficult path of solving all the problems with documents. He is currently studying at the University of Braga and pursuing a career in languages and communications.
Email: general@expatclass.com
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TASTER Lesson #1
Practical tasks
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Task 1
John would like to buy real estate in Portugal for long-term rental. He was considering Lisbon or Viseu. Ultimately John decided to buy an apartment in Lisbon because rental payments in Lisbon are significantly higher than in Viseu. Is John's reasoning correct?
John would like to buy real estate in Portugal for long-term rental. He was considering Lisbon or Viseu. Ultimately John decided to buy an apartment in Lisbon because rental payments in Lisbon are significantly higher than in Viseu. Is John's reasoning correct?
Unfortunately, the answer is incorrect because in Lisbon, not only are rental payments high, but the cost of buying and maintaining property is also high. Long-term rental profitability in a remote region is higher due to lower initial property purchase costs.
Yes, the answer is correct because in Lisbon, not only are rental payments high, but the cost of buying and maintaining property is also high. On average, long-term rental profitability in a remote region is higher due to lower initial property purchase costs.
The liquidity of the apartment in Lisbon is indeed higher, but the intention to resell hasn’t been covered in the question. In fact in Lisbon, not only are rental payments high, but the cost of buying and maintaining a property is also high. Long-term rental profitability in a remote region is higher due to lower initial property purchase costs, so answer 2 is correct.
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Margaret is from Scotland and has always dreamed of a warm, sunny winter. Finally, she decided to move to Portugal. However, Margaret would like to spend the hottest summer months in Scotland. During that time, she would like to rent out her apartment in Portugal. Advise Margaret on the best location to buy an apartment for a warmer winter and higher summer income.
The direction of thought is correct - the south of the country is indeed warmer in winter. However, for short-term rentals, the coast is more suitable. Évora is too far from the ocean, and Margaret is unlikely to be able to rent out her apartment profitably in the summer.
This is the correct answer. Albufeira is ideal for those who want to enjoy a warm Portuguese winter and earn a high rental income in the summer.
Unfortunately, Braga is not suitable for Margaret because winters in Braga are quite cold, and demand for tourist accommodation in the summer months significantly lags behind the southern coast.
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