Buying a House in Portugal

This informative guide is broken into 4 major parts: Part I - includes history, culture, economy; Visas, permits, residence regulations; health care and education; food, drink and shopping. Part II - profiles of the regions of Portugal; climate, topography and attractions; types of property available; comparative tables of prices; selecting the best places to buy. Part III - red tape, planning and surveys; securing legal and other experts; currency conversion, taxes and mortgages; conveyancing, contracts & deposits. Part IV - restoration and renovation; dealing with local artisans; gardens, pools & security; making money from your property; removals, pets and customs. You will also find information on making a fresh start, your dream retirement, finding a holiday home and up-and-coming areas as well as useful contacts and personal case histories.Boothby, Dan is the author of 'Buying a House in Portugal', published 2004 under ISBN 9781854583208 and ISBN 1854583204.