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by Striderman
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Umbrella/Parasol
Replies: 2
Views: 226

Re: Umbrella/Parasol

Hi
We bought a weighted cantilever parasol from CASA which is just next door to the Algarve Shopping Centre just off the 125 at Albufeira.
Seems okay so far.....
Dan
by Striderman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Fiscal Representation
Replies: 8
Views: 3598

Re: Fiscal Representation

Thanks Geoff
by Striderman
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Fiscal Representation
Replies: 8
Views: 3598

Re: Fiscal Representation

Appreciate I'm a bit late to the party on this. However, would people agree that, as the owner of a Portuguese property which is rented out, this constitutes a taxable activity and a Fiscal Representative is still required? Would be interested to see if that is consensus of opinion.
Thanks
Dan
by Striderman
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Roofing Contractor
Replies: 0
Views: 1898

Roofing Contractor

Morning

Can anyone recommend a contractor to undertake some work to re-tile sections of roof on our villa? Would be looking to meet with them with we are next out from 31/8 to discuss scope of work and costs etc.

Thanks in advance

Dan
by Striderman
Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car hire
Replies: 78
Views: 17698

Re: Car hire

To be fair to Algarve Driver, I had the same issue as I had to amend the dates of my stay later this month. When I saw that the cost had increased, I contacted them and Steen kindly agreed to stand by the previously quoted rate. :D
by Striderman
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Cleaning Costs
Replies: 1
Views: 1310

Cleaning Costs

I'd greatly appreciate if anyone could provide feedback in respect of cleaning costs currently experienced in Carvoeiro. We have a 4 bed villa in Mato Serrao which we let out and is managed by an independent couple who we have used for some years. They source cleaners on our behalf and then charge b...
by Striderman
Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Sesmarias
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

Re: Sesmarias

Hi Tim. We have a place in Mato Serrao which is roughly between Sesmarias and Carvoeiro. We've walked from ours to Ferragudo via Sesmarias and there are paths on the majority if not all of the route. I personally would be quite happy cycling on most of the roads in that general area and on the route...
by Striderman
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Covid - again !!
Replies: 16
Views: 5565

Re: Covid - again !!

We returned to UK on Saturday having spent last 2.5 weeks in Carvoeiro. When we arrived we needed to show Vaccine confirmation and proof of negative test. The proof of vaccination is no longer required but you will still need to show proof of negative test (antigen is sufficient). They were not chec...
by Striderman
Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Onze
Replies: 3
Views: 4568

Re: Onze

Hi Dave
Yes we were out at a similar time to you and found that a few of our old favourites weren't open. That's the impact that our government's actions are having on the innocent Portuguese business owners. Very sad and depressing how insular our nation has become.
by Striderman
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Returning to Portugal?
Replies: 192
Views: 71759

Re: Returning to Portugal?

Absolutely. How is the UK ever going to move forward when we're continually running scared? We're decimating not only our own travel industry but the lives of all those who depend on tourism in Portugal and all over the world! It is such an insular and selfish behaviour, I can honestly say that I'm ...
by Striderman
Mon May 31, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Onze
Replies: 3
Views: 4568

Onze

Does anyone know whether Onze is currently open? Have been trying to book a table for next Saturday evening but phone is just ringing out and we aren't due to arrive until Saturday morning.
by Striderman
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Taxes
Replies: 14
Views: 8452

Re: Taxes

Hi Sue
No we've not received anything and wondered if it was due to the change in status following departure from EU. We have appointed people to handle tax affairs so thought they may well have received correspondence but we've yet to hear from them either.
Dan
by Striderman
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Use of cash
Replies: 12
Views: 7440

Re: Use of cash

We were out in July and cash is still widely accepted in restaurants and shops. To be honest, once you're in Carvoeiro there is very little noticeable difference apart from the fact that it is very quiet. You don't have the media generated hysteria that you unfortunately get all of the time in UK.
by Striderman
Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Villa insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 8464

Re: Villa insurance

Hi. We insure ours through https://www.schofields.ltd.uk/holiday-h ... -portugal/. Always found them to be competitive and the cover looks quite broad.
by Striderman
Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Pashmina
Replies: 3
Views: 5546

Re: Pashmina

We make a point of going there everytime we're out.

Always superb food and great service at reasonable prices. You can't beat it!