Saturday, October 29, 2011

Buying Property In Central Portugal

By George Roberts


Lots of us dream of taking the plunge and relocating abroad in the hope of an improved quality of life. Traditionally, most expats concentrated on the Algarve when purchasing property in Portugal and overlooked lower cost property within the region of Central Portugal, however this has now changed.

Portugal borders Spain the south west of Europe. Portugal is petite and picturesque. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. The Azores and Madeira are part of Portugal.

The climate in Portugal is described as Mediterranean and one of the warmest countries in Europe. The country enjoys approximately 2500 to 3200 hours of sunshine every year, which is an average of 4 to 6 hours per day in winter and 10 to 12 hours daily during the summer months.

The Portuguese are extremely friendly and whilstmany in the larger towns and Cities speak good English and other languages they will appreciate your endeavours to learn Portuguese. Although Portuguese can be tricky for many to grasp you can soon pick up the essentially.

what ever you want you are certain to find a great house in Central Portugal. Don't just dive in without doing the maths. Explore which amenities are vital for you to be close to, for example: Shopping facilities, Restaurants, and public transport.

Consider how far you would want to travel to the airport. Its not hard to find a fantastic property in Central Portugal, only an hour or two distance from the nearest airport.

Whilst a low cost piece of land or cheap rustic ruin could appear to be a great opportunity, explore all angles, does it have an existing habitation license, is it connected to services such as water and electricity, how long would it take to get building licenses and find a reputable builder to employ?. Perhaps it would make better financial sense to buy a finished home that is ready to move into or use as a holiday home with a little cosmetic tinkering.

Whatever you are hoping for there are many Properties In Central Portugal for you to choose from. Narrow down your choice of area with a wish list and research thoroughly. It is a sound idea to rent first in the area.

Buying a Property in wonderful Central Portugal could be great for you and your family. It is still possible to find a three course lunch with wine and coffee for as little as 5.50 per head, a cup of espresso at a bar costs around 50 cents. There are numerous stunning river beaches where you can relax and refresh yourself in the long summer months, and you can enjoy al fresco dining to your heart's content! So why not look for a Property In Central Portugal today ?




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