Originally Posted by
MartynJC (UK)
Plans firm now. After spending most of 6 weeks viewing it most be between 10 and 15 properties valued between 350.000€ and 550.000€.
We have had an offer accepted on a property in Portugal. Three bed, own water supply, central heating, wood burner, open plan kitchen and sitting / dining area, single story, 10x5m swimming pool, 8000sqm land currently (approx 2acres) mostly orange orchard, but we have plans. Amazing panoramic views down to the sea which you can just see as its 25mins drive to the coast. Big bonus it was a private sale so less than any of the agent properties.
We have a local lawyer (friend recommended) who is dealing with the legalities. Luckily we know one of the two UK qualified surveyors in Portugal so are getting a reputable impartial survey done. If all goes to plan we should complete by May!!!
back in the UK on Monday to see if our UK house is still in one piece. Apparently there’s been some high winds or something? Still plan to sell up in UK, but no pressure as this was priced well enough that we don’t need to sell immediately.
really can’t wait to start the next phase of our lives. Very excited. A bit of trepidation moving country but we are still young enough to do it and fortunate enough to be in a financial position to do so.
Not sure how this will affect abilities to trade in watches with UK folks post-Brexit, but that is another topic for a different thread (and forum).
Martyn