Gilda Pereira from Casa Portuguesa and Daniel dos Reis with Reis & Pellicano International Lawyers answer questions and provide valuable information on renting or buying property in Portugal. They will cover specifics about lease requirements for security a D7 visa and what you might forget to ask about the neighborhood you are seeking to secure property.

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* CHAPTERS *

0:00 Video intro
0:25 Introduction to Gilda Pereira
0:40 Introduction to Daniel dos Reis
2:00 What is the back story of Casa Portuguesa?
4:07 What does Daniel think about Casa Portuguesa?
5:33 Tell us about Ei!’s 100% success rate?
7:23 When should people engage with Casa Portuguesa?
8:58 Where in Portugal can you help people find a home?
9:32 How does the process work?
10:58 Where are you finding properties for most people?
11:30 What other cities are showing promise in the north?
12:22 What type of package will you send people?
12:53 What are people looking for and what do they forget to ask?
13:45 What is the law about pets in rentals?
16:28 Are there any tips that people overlook when searching for properties?
17:48 Are rental contracts like the US for pets?
18:38 Will the Digital Nomad visa require rent accommodations?
19:38 What are recent changes in low for rent accommodations?
22:32 What else is required with lease agreements?
24:00 How is housing in Coimbra?
24:46 Is it noisy in all university towns?
25:52 How much time between securing a lease and moving in?
29:20 Should you secure a property if you like it?
31:48 Is Tomar a good place for kids?
32:16 Can you ask if neighbors have pets?
34:43 Do rental fees include HOA/Condo fees?
35:32 If sharing an apartment, should everyone be on the lease?
37:34 How bad are the deposits for leases?
38:44 Why get a 12-month lease if the visa is only valid for four months?
39:30 If planning to buy when moving to Portugal, how long am I stuck with a lease?
41:37 How can Casa Portuguesa help and how much does it cost?
44:45 Casa Portuguesa is a buyer’s agent, correct?
46:24 Any last words, Daniel?
47:28 Any last words, Gilda?

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