During our apartment hunt, we actually had a hard time deciding between attempted apartment number two and the place we are destined for. This place had some great features such as air conditioning, parking, and a terrific location across the street from the Fundação Gulbenkian gardens. The kitchen is a good size – bigger thanContinue reading “All systems go!”
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Bumps Along the Rental Road
Renting an apartment here is not as simple as saying, “Yep, looks good, I’ll take it.” You have to submit a written offer, which includes your proposed term of lease, monthly rate, proposed amount of deposit, and any repairs which need to be done before your move-in. You also have to provide tax records andContinue reading “Bumps Along the Rental Road”
Differences in Style: Renting in Portugal vs. the US
An unexpected place where you’ll find some fairly significant cultural differences between the US and Portugal is in the rental of apartments. Portugal doesn’t have the same mindset about property ownership that you find in the US. The idea of owning your own home has been sold as part of the American Dream and encouragedContinue reading “Differences in Style: Renting in Portugal vs. the US”
Time for a Change-up
We’ve now been here almost a year in Porto. Way back at the beginning of our Odyssey, I talked about making a decision between Lisboa and Porto as a base of operations. There were plusses on both sides, but we opted for Porto as the calmer alternative. Unfortunately, after a year of confinement, we’re feelingContinue reading “Time for a Change-up”