Buying Property in Portugal (PDF)

Insider tips on BUYING, SELLING and RENTING

Buying a place in Portugal should be easy yet far too many people have fallen foul of the hidden dangers that can bring your property dreams crashing down around you.

In this straightforward guide Gabrielle Collison shares her tips on how to minimise the risks and enjoy a trouble free purchase.

Written in plain English, with none of the hype, this guide contains:

• how to find reputable Portuguese real estate agents
• case studies from home buyers in Portugal like you
• how to get good legal advice for your Portuguese property purchase
• off-plan vs new-build vs resale vs self-build
• how to carry out your own checks on properties in Portugal
• step-by-step Portugal house buying flow charts
• tips for renting a property in Portugal
• advice on selling your Portuguese property
• how to decide where in Portugal to buy your home
• advice on relocating to Portugal and becoming a Portuguese resident
• much, much more...

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About The Author
Born in Chelsea, London in February 1966, Gabby grew up and went to school in London and Surrey. I have been lucky enough to travel about in Europe and have visited and spent time in: France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Portugal, Greece and the Greek Islands. I have also visited Mexico in Central America. I learnt French and Spanish at school, and Italian and Portuguese during my travels. My parents moved to Portugal in 2000 and so I found myself spending more and more time there. I began to get involved with various things, especially in relation to bureaucracy and property purchase problems. It therefore seemed logical to write this book, in order to pass on the knowledge that I have gained in this area. In my free time, I enjoy drinking wine with good friends in Lisboa, London or Brighton, going to concerts and listening to very loud rock music.

Find out more at: www.nativeportugal.com

Praise...
"Gabrielle Collison's Buying Property In Portugal is a must-read. Gabrielle's first hand experiences and knowledge of what could happen will be of tremendous value to anyone thinking of buying a property in Portugal. She points out the pitfalls and provides advice that could help avoid costly mistakes."
- Patricia Gilbert, Assistant Vice President, Citigroup, London

"Even with my forty years of experience working in and around the U.S. and Canadian real estate markets, I found Gabrielle's expertise and common sense vital in safely negotiating the mine fields of the Portuguese system. Her understanding and ability to explain the bureaucratic process, business culture and language enabled me to buy and build my dream home in the Algarve. This book is a must read to help you do the same."
- Costa Michael Minnemeyer, Retired Californian Architect

"Wise words from a wise woman - an indispensable guide to buying a property in Portugal." - Simon Pownall, Owner of Expats Portugal, www.expatsportugal.com

"A must for anyone considering buying a property in Portugal. A very logical guide containing cautionary case studies. Following this book's advice should hopefully ensure a positive outcome."
- William F.C.Cantello, West Sussex, Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders, Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors & County Councillor (retired)

"It would be a very foolish person who purchased a property in Portugal without reading this excellent guide, that tells you the things that other publications do not!"
- Phill Gilbert, Kiss FM's Straight Talk Presenter, Algarve