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Thinking About Moving to Cascais? Start With the Life, Not the House
So. You’re thinking about moving to Cascais. You’ve probably already spent far too much time on Idealista. You’ve saved houses in Cascais, Estoril and somewhere

Renovating a Property? Think Beyond the Pretty Things
You’ve decided to renovate. Maybe you’ve just bought the property, maybe you’ve lived there for years, or maybe you’ve finally reached the point where you

How Interior Design Can Improve Comfort and Home Function
So. You have a beautiful house. Or at least, you think you should. Because somehow, the sofa is always in the wrong place, the dining

Home Renovation Planning: What We Need to Decide Before Work Begins
So. You’ve decided to renovate. Maybe it’s the kitchen. Maybe the bathroom. Maybe the whole house has reached the point where every room is quietly

You Found the House. Before You Book the Viewing, Call Me.
You found it. The house. Perhaps it was 11:47 at night when you first saw it. You were supposed to be answering emails, but somehow

Before We Sell Your House, I Need You to Leave It
Not literally. You can stay. But for the next hour, I need you to stop looking at this house as yours. I know. That’s difficult.

Moving to Portugal? What you need to know…
1) One of the first things you need to do is get a NIF number. If you are buying, renting or opening a bank account,

From Portugal With Love
My neighbour Beth writes a fabulous blog about Cascais, and she has given me permission to share it with you. Below you will find a

Cascais Education System
Choosing a school for your kids as an expat can be challenging. Do not worry, we have put together some basic information and links to