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  • @alessandrosilva4441
    @alessandrosilva4441 2 роки тому +17

    Living in Porto still means paying high rent and choosing an old apartment. Even though the property is renovated, the building is not always well maintained. In addition, in the more central region, it is not easy to find buildings with elevators and parking spaces.
    If you still intend to live near Porto, it is still possible to pay less for a better property in Matosinhos or Gaia.
    Personally, I still prefer Braga to live. It's not far from Porto and you can even get a bigger T3 for 800 euros, and in a newer building with elevator and parking spaces. Although Braga does not have a metro, it is still easy to move around the city, which has a good infrastructure (schools, hospitals, services, commerce, etc.).

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +3

      Hey Alessandro, thanks for the comment. By all accounts, the time when Matosinhos was cheaper is kind of gone. Gaia is certainly still cheaper though. The problem Braga is experience right now is a very low inventory so that might start really moving prices in the market because the interest in Braga is on the rise. - Josh & Kalie

  • @jBuck8888
    @jBuck8888 2 роки тому +7

    great content, would love to see more appartments for singles ;)

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It's possible. Let's see what we can do. - Josh & Kalie

    • @bklyntraveler9705
      @bklyntraveler9705 2 роки тому

      Yes! I commented on that as part of another post I just made. Sometimes singles or couples with no children, people who don’t need schools, will have different criteria for what they want in a neighborhood.

  • @veronicadcf
    @veronicadcf 2 роки тому +2

    Apartment #3 downtown has "good bones", as people say. Some minimal upgrades, like painting floor trim, removing the wall texture, and some shower renovation project would probably make the place much better. If it was available for purchase, that would be a gem...

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Again, the images flattered the place. 😁 The building does have good bones though, in fact, two of the "buildings" on this block are going through significant renovations. We've been told the lady that owned the place owned all of the units I believe. Nothing had been renovated in a long time with no plan on it either. There were 2 or 3 vacancies in the building. - Josh & Kalie

  • @thepeacefulpack
    @thepeacefulpack 2 роки тому +9

    We just purchased our second property in Portugal (a guest house for family and friends) and most definitely the prices are on the rise. That said, the homes prices in Canada went up by an insane amount. Big indication of inflation for sure. By any chance do you guys know of any micro apartments for sale in Porto? Thanks for sharing and enjoy your travels.

    • @sumitschitoll
      @sumitschitoll 2 роки тому

      @the peaceful pack , do you have any ideas about afurada and sampaio neighbors for buying , it possible for You to share your real estate agent ?? We are looking to buy in Porto , thanks in advance)

    • @thepeacefulpack
      @thepeacefulpack 2 роки тому +1

      @@sumitschitoll we used a local agent from ProPortugal that specializes in the area we we’re looking. Both properties we bought never made it to listing because we bought after first viewing. So to pass on the advice we were given - go to the local agents in the area you want to buy. We haven’t found one for Porto yet…and the neighbourhood we are trying to get into is Foz as our first choice. Plus Porto has lots of new builds presently under construction

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Congrats on your 2nd purchase! A micro apartment being a studio or t1 of what size? Also, what price range? We might have a realtor for you. - Josh & Kalie

    • @thepeacefulpack
      @thepeacefulpack 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere oh great, when we're ready to look in Porto I will be sure to ask for your agent. Right now we're waiting to close on the castle house (April 18) and to finish tax season so we know our proper budget. Hopefully your search for purchase is going well.

  • @josemanueldacostadiogo5574
    @josemanueldacostadiogo5574 2 роки тому

    Hi, to all in Portugal you just need to luky Loke befor you find the one witsh is berter for your need's injoy it for the next time, all the best.

  • @royking7298
    @royking7298 2 роки тому +1

    My apartment in Lisbon is in São Domingo de Benfica area. Fourth floor with lift. T2 no balcony nor outdoor space, but it's 850EU/mo completely furnished. I'm still in US waiting for my visa to come. It's been just over 6 weeks since I submitted my app in San Francisco.

    • @tinglestingles
      @tinglestingles 2 роки тому +1

      We applied in London - last Monday. We've arranged a T3 in Setubal, fully furnished €1000 - we will be travelling in April, hopefully, everything will be finalised at the embassy then.

    • @Nubianette
      @Nubianette 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I heard our area is overwhelmed. Pandemic troubles. But, sounds like you’re on your way, and everything should be fine for you! 🤞🏾🤞🏾I have a few years before my process.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing about your place, Roy! It sounds like a good find. Congrats. Keep us posted. - Josh & Kalie

  • @Mr.S65
    @Mr.S65 2 роки тому +2

    All of the apartments seem livable by and large. The ubiquitous laundry on terraces is something I must have to get used to seeing I presume. Prices didn’t seem too high considering Porto is a big city (just think NYC, Boston, LA). I’ve been looking at fully furnished apartments in Lisbon and 2,000€ + seems to be the norm.

    • @tamaramadelin4831
      @tamaramadelin4831 2 роки тому +1

      We've been looking and prices definitely on the rise in Lisbon!! I'm thinking buying could be cheaper at this point!

    • @Mr.S65
      @Mr.S65 2 роки тому +1

      @@tamaramadelin4831 it might be a better option -one that requires a lot of thinking though.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      It seems really nice apartments are pricey but we're curious, where are you looking? - Josh & Kalie

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Yup, Tamara. As long as you have the downpayment, the mortgage vs rent means that buying will be "cheaper". - Josh & Kalie

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea 2 роки тому

    I do love the apartment tours! Yes, the prices have risen over the past year & a half… everywhere. I agree with a larger deposit… if you are certain you’ll be happy there for a year. Thanks a bunch for the tour.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      You're welcome! Thank you!! Are you moving? - Josh & Kalie

  • @megs929
    @megs929 2 роки тому

    Wow secret garden on the last one. Very cool. I liked the other one with the big island and outdoor space too.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      I know, Megan. It's why we wanted it too. 😁 - Josh & Kalie

  • @ladyloquitavida148
    @ladyloquitavida148 2 роки тому +1

    Hey guys! Thanks for another excellent and informative video! Rents are definitely on the rise, especially within the city limits. Gary wound up renting a beautiful furnished place with a large fenced in yard that is surrounded by fruit trees and lavender. The downside is that it's 30 minutes away from almost everything. We love the quiet and the views are spectacular but I'm not excited about having to purchase a car now because we will be so far away from even the markets! The price is decent and the landlord is absolutely lovely. (She even allowed us to begin our lease on May 20th!)
    We really thank you both because you helped in so many ways! I'm just sorry that Gary lost Cia's gift somewhere between his 4 Airbnb's and his many missteps on the roads! 😉😁 Thank you for everything and Gary really enjoyed meeting so many expats at the gathering last week! Can't wait to finally get there this May! Keep up the awesome work, you really should have a million subscribers because you ROCK!! 👍👍

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Hey! You're Gary's better half?! That's awesome. Thanks for all the messages over the past few months. We've enjoyed talking to y'all.
      We had no idea bout the lost gift so no worries. 😊
      Poor Gary with the road missteps but he made it to Porto and the meetup in the end. 😁 It was nice meeting him and getting to know him a little more. I sat and chatted for around a half an hour with him but I'm not sure that Kalie got much face time with him.
      We appreciate the shout out for a million subscribers! That would be a dream come true. 😁 Even if you know another 56k people to share our channel with, we'd be grateful. Our next channel goal is to hit 100k!
      Keep us posted on your arrival. - Josh & Kalie

  • @kmandrews_
    @kmandrews_ 2 роки тому

    Hello
    Make sure the balcony has protection against kid fall down
    MAKE SURE THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BALCONY FENCE IS 3” inches SPACE

  • @anita-.
    @anita-. 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful, learnt couple areas that will work Bonafim and Faria Guimaraes, the later seems more nicer
    Thank you’ll so much
    Always your content is very helpful

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  3 місяці тому

      Great, Anita! We're glad that you learned something. Thanks for watching and giving us positive feedback. - Josh & Kalie

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. It will take lots of time n effort to find d right place u can call home.

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 2 роки тому +1

      Time flies, Valencia is growing fast.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching. It indeed does but unfortunately, you also have to move fast because the rental market moves fast. Valencia is growing for sure! - Josh & Kalie

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 2 роки тому +1

      @@ExpatsEverywhere I think u guys r wise enough to make d timely right decision. 🙂

  • @gerrykeane3165
    @gerrykeane3165 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Gerry, you've been incredible for us on here with the Super Thanks! We really appreciate.
      We'd love to give back to you a bit. Would you consider joining our Patreon? If you joined at the $10 or higher you'll get early access to our content, updates about what we've got going on, voting power to effect what content we produce, but the biggest benefit maybe for you would be our Patron-only Skype calls where you join a community of like-minded people that are in a variety of stages of the moving abroad process. Kalie and I don't just answer questions but the whole community gets involved in problem solving and encouraging. We'd love to have you over there. 😊 - Josh & Kalie

  • @consciouscollective33
    @consciouscollective33 2 роки тому

    I love how semi functional some of my modern amenities are..lol They seem to really be capitalizing on newly remodeled flats in the Lisbon area too. A big thing I noticed when we were looking for our flat was modern remodels with cheap equipment like the oven, stove, washer, water heater, etc.

  • @BruceHamilton
    @BruceHamilton 2 роки тому

    As a San Francisco resident, seeing a 2 bedroom apartment anywhere for ~1,000 is wild. Tempting!!!!!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing, Bruce. Just make sure if you do make the move that you rent something at market value. 😁 - Josh & Kalie

  • @kistmyst8247
    @kistmyst8247 2 роки тому

    Prices seem to be going up everywhere! I want to thank you guys for the video you did several months back on apts in Coimbra. We were having a devil of a time trying to score a one-year lease for our visa application then I remembered that you had profiled a company called Radical. Welp, you saved the day for us because just yesterday we signed with them and boy, is it ever a relief to have that item checked off of our list! So a huge thank you to you both!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Aww, that's great to hear, Kist Myst! 😁 Please tell Sandra we said hello and to put you in the finest apartment that they have. 😊 - Josh & Kalie

    • @kistmyst8247
      @kistmyst8247 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere, what was really great is that we didn't have to start paying on an apt months before we arrived! We told her we needed something May 1st and they had 2 apts scheduled to be vacated at that time so Sandra sent both of them to us and let us choose. It will be a great little place to travel out from as we discover the different part of Portugal to find a place to buy.

  • @bmartin88888
    @bmartin88888 Рік тому

    Would be interesting to see new inventory. All the stock is old and not often well renovated

  • @deniseborges6293
    @deniseborges6293 2 роки тому

    Hi there, I am a Portuguese American living in Texas. Although the economy is great here, my roots are calling me back, so I am considering moving back to Portugal! In the meantime, I will be traveling back and forth. Would love to meet up with fellow Americans while in Porto this summer!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hi Denise, nice to hear from you. You can certainly keep an eye out on our social media account for our meetups. We have one today in fact! - Josh & Kalie

  • @jetfowl
    @jetfowl 2 роки тому +1

    Well, I do know that sizeable investments have been made in the Porto property market over the last year, with many older buildings being purchased for renovation and then rental. That's probably impacting prices right now, as those places are now off the market while they are being refurbished.
    I was walking around the neighborhoods near the São Bento train station... and a Portuguese friend of mine (for helps facilitate foreign investors) was pointing out every single building that had been purchased for renovation or was already being refurbished. Dang near 1 out every 5 buildings were in that state.
    So maybe prices will return to a more normal state when they're finished?

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Great comment! Yea, there's a lot of renovations going on around the city and more to go really as there are a lot of vacant/unoccupied buildings. - Josh & Kalie

  • @USagainstTHEM85
    @USagainstTHEM85 2 роки тому

    Hi Josh/Kalie/Valencia,
    Thank you for this video, very informative! And definitely a surprising 1 was Apt #6...I have actually looked at that one! You guys did a much better job presenting it then most websites(idealista, green-acres, etc)! 🙌

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Thiago!
      Thank you. APT #6 was going to be it for us until we were able to successfully renegotiate with our landlord for our current place.
      These listings sites have me wondering if there's room for a platform with a better business model to list apartments with proper photos. - Josh & Kalie

    • @USagainstTHEM85
      @USagainstTHEM85 2 роки тому

      A website with a more user-friendly interface would do incredibly well. There's definitely "food for thought" 🤔

  • @bklyntraveler9705
    @bklyntraveler9705 2 роки тому

    I occasionally check Idealista just to gauge rental rates in Porto and Coimbra. Last night someone suggested also looking at Campanhã, and I said “oh, that’s adjacent to Bonfim!” What I noticed is something that also happens in Brooklyn (where I live) and probably everywhere, and that is that people stretch the borders of neighborhoods when they are advertised. For example, I saw a listing for Bonfim that to me appeared to be in Campanhã. I’m hearing that parts of Campanhã are getting nicer (west of the train station) so it’s not necessarily a problem per se, but Bonfim has more caché. Do you guys see that happening, or is it my imagination? Also I should say that I’m single, so what might be alright for me might not be good for families (schools, etc.).

  • @moward301
    @moward301 2 роки тому

    You guys are awesome! Thanks for the update. It was very informative and relevant. Great to know what you can get for the money!❤

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We appreciate it, Mo! - Josh & Kalie

  • @angeliquemechel
    @angeliquemechel 2 роки тому

    We had dinner with our realtor this evening and she told us the Golden Visa program is on hold. Not only are they not processing received applications for now but they are not accepting any new applications either. She thinks that because Parliament is not in full swing nothing will change until that happens. I'm curious to see how this will affect property prices for both renting and purchasing.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      It probably won't affect rents at this price range very much. The 2022 new version of the GV excluded Porto anyway. - Josh & Kalie

  • @simonledoux8519
    @simonledoux8519 2 роки тому

    Nice choice of apartments for sure. I was wondering about negotiating tactics throughout the video and then you mentioned them at the end. That is a good idea about if you pay for the year, you might be able to eliminate the need of the guarantor if the landlord is willing. I remember seeing some videos made by the American family with two teenage daughters. I think their videos are called our rich journey. Anyway they strongly recommended bargaining and offering a lower price than what the landlord is asking. But things might have changed and it might be less of a renters' market. Best of luck!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hey John, thank you. You're right. It never hurts to bargain unless your comfortable paying the price and willing of course. 😁 - Josh & Kalie

    • @simonledoux8519
      @simonledoux8519 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere I know but not everyone likes to haggle but it's worth it. Personally, I'm not a fan of bargaining.

  • @Shygrief
    @Shygrief 2 роки тому

    Wow. I wonder which website you have checked to find those apartments. They are quite cheap taking into account the size. Thank you for the video!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      All of the listings were found off of idealista.pt and then we contacted individual owners and agents to schedule the viewings. - Josh & Kalie

    • @Shygrief
      @Shygrief 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere Got it. Thank you 🙏

  • @username42
    @username42 Рік тому

    where to find such rental houses in Porto? which official websites for search and how much these houses prices were increased after a year more or less ?

  • @dailydose2737
    @dailydose2737 2 роки тому

    Great job you guys , thank you for all of the useful content you share 👏👍🏼🙏

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! We're glad you found it useful. - Josh & Kalie

  • @tinglestingles
    @tinglestingles 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the informative videos! We found a limited supply but more and more foreigners coming in on a D7 - one-year lease. We've secured ours in Setubal and our flight is booked for 1st April. We have had our VFSGlobal appointment in London - all documents supplied and await the 4-month visa from the embassy. Springtime in Portugal! Just got to clear our house in the UK - ready for a long-term tenant.

    • @vodcome
      @vodcome 2 роки тому +2

      Congrats on your move. I’ve been here now about 45 days, am in the south. Rented an Airbnb in Cabanas, outside Tavira.
      One thing I’ve noticed from day 1 was the lack of any sound proofing. My multi unit building isn’t ancient, but most structures here are block and cement with some steel interior walls. There are only a few other residents living here year round and the rest are seasonal rentals. But I can pretty much hear everything…. Lol, good or bad. Bring me some vanilla extract as I can’t find it here yet… 😂

    • @Mr.S65
      @Mr.S65 2 роки тому

      @@vodcome diy you have to go for a one year lease?

    • @vodcome
      @vodcome 2 роки тому +2

      @@Mr.S65 When I applied for my D-7, I used a 6 month Airbnb. If they told you 12 months then they are just trying to cover all their bases. In fact, some say they won’t take an Airbnb, wrong. Some say you have to have a Portuguese bank account, wasn’t necessary for me. I mentioned that I wasn’t happy disclosing so much personal info to VFS Global ( they never even give you their name ). Took 60 days. Hope this helps.

    • @Mr.S65
      @Mr.S65 2 роки тому +1

      @@vodcome I certainly helps. Thank you! It helps because I don’t find any part on the application that says I need a whole year rental agreement much less the obligation to have a bank account in Portugal. My info is consistent with yours. Thanks again

    • @vodcome
      @vodcome 2 роки тому +1

      @@Mr.S65 Get the Wise debit card. It allows you to carry 52 different country currencies and their exchange rates are better then any bank or credit card. I load Euros into the card, watching exchange rates, as they fluctuate. Use that card here to pay. Portugal likes fees, fees on everything…. Lol

  • @SaraStoner1977
    @SaraStoner1977 2 роки тому

    Do you guys have suggestions for a few towns for us to check out? I am used to cold weather in Canada, looking to escape the rat race. We have 4 kids, 19,17,10,8.
    We are looking to move to a vibrant town with lots of things to do. Parks, waterslides, festivals. Friendly people, want life time friendships. I think Porto sounds amazing, would like to get to know people better, so maybe outside Porto. We love blue skies, nervous about cloudy overcast skies and rain. Would love an ultra modern house with a garden and fruit trees in the backyard.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hi Sara, are you looking to own a car? Also, bless you with all those kids!
      In the north and central, check out Braga, Porto, Matosinhos, Gaia, Coimbra, and Aveiro. There will be a varying degree of foreigners that you can connect with and then you can also try to connect with locals in all the places. - Josh & Kalie

    • @SaraStoner1977
      @SaraStoner1977 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere Thank you for taking time to reply.
      We research every day a little by watching your videos, and a few other of our favorites .
      A car would be likely.
      I've recently looked up Tomar.... Looks lovely, and good transportation by train.
      I would be open to paying you guys for a phone call to pick your brains a little more. Your time is valuable.

  • @tarafalk3232
    @tarafalk3232 2 роки тому

    Thanks you so much for this incredible content. We are a family of three (husband, 13 yr old son and myself) plus 2 85 lb dogs that are beginning the D7 process hoping or a 2023/24 move. We have lived in NYC for 20 years and now in Denver for 12 so we are city folk who understand noise, landlord restrictions, etc. Apt #5 looks like the perfect area and size for us plus an outdoor space for dogs to feel like they can move a bit more. Would you say a place like this accepts dogs? I notice no one really puts "pets allowed" on their adds. I am assuming most places are not dog friendly and wondering if we should only look at houses, of which there are so few. Thanks so much for sharing your expereince and knowledge.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Tara, thanks for the message. You're asking something a bit detailed here. Would you mind emailing Kalie at info@expatseverywhere.com ? Thank you. - Josh & Kalie

  • @rebeccagutierrez1960
    @rebeccagutierrez1960 2 роки тому

    Guys! Always doing such a wonderful job showing us these videos. Josh, I laughed when you said you could cut the grass with a pair of scissors.🤣

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hey! Thank you very much. 😁 You know, we try to add humor to everyday life both on and off camera. BTW-I literally said that to him. He laughed too. I thought he was kidding when he said he could bring his mower over to mow the lawn. We just needed to give him a call when the grass got too long. 😅- Josh & Kalie

  • @wilfredobenitez7275
    @wilfredobenitez7275 2 роки тому

    Any updates considering rising costs?

  • @AtypicalVagabond
    @AtypicalVagabond 2 роки тому

    Man things have been difficult in the Apartment search in Coimbra. I ended up taking your suggestion and signed a lease with Radical. I worked with a couple Realtors and everything is flying off the market quickly. The prices everywhere in the world seem to be increasing fairly rapidly too.

  • @vodcome
    @vodcome 2 роки тому

    Hey Happy Family....
    These walk throughs are great. Come July, I'll need another place as my 6 months will have run out. Noticed that quite a few places are unfurnished. I'm not thrilled with having to supply the furniture, sold all that when I left the states...lol.
    Portugal needs a Home Depot 😀

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hey!!!
      Leroy Merlin is probably your best bet www.leroymerlin.pt/?gclid=CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrPLY-0LdXgBIsNjmiZFYiPH3Wrwer_BD-Wzz5hl7eOm-KsLp9MgCZRoC16gQAvD_BwE
      When are you going start your apartment search? - Josh & Kalie

    • @vodcome
      @vodcome 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere Probably no point in searching till May-June timeframe….Sound about right?

  • @seamusp5991
    @seamusp5991 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this, good people. You go from strength to strength. :)

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      You're welcome. Thank you. We tried a new format for these videos and we liked doing it like this for sure. It was way less production set up and we didn't need agents to speak. 😅 - Josh & Kalie

  • @justbdsd4569
    @justbdsd4569 2 роки тому

    I want to see more apartment in other cities and how primary schools there

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      We're not going to do a deep dive on primary schools (it's very difficult with very low search volume) but on the channel we have videos about apartments in other cities. - Josh & Kalie

  • @JohnnyMag-pi
    @JohnnyMag-pi 2 роки тому

    Great work, Kalie and Josh. It’s surprising (or not) how expensive these T2-T3 flats are now, most are unfurnished too. I guess the inflation bugs gotten hold of Porto these days.

    • @tinglestingles
      @tinglestingles 2 роки тому +2

      Lots of expats moving in.

    • @JohnnyMag-pi
      @JohnnyMag-pi 2 роки тому

      @@tinglestingles That’s a factor, yes. But I think that many other reasons contribute, I heard from a report that only 11% of the overall purchases (rentals not sure) come from expatriates buying, maybe there’s a higher premium now for flats that are within walking distance to grocery or pharmacy, etc.

    • @tinglestingles
      @tinglestingles 2 роки тому +1

      @@JohnnyMag-pi True... I wonder if covid halted/slowed migrations - now restrictions are reducing worldwide, the gates are fully open - more entering. We've noticed there are no fully furnished apartments in our town. Last year there were a few plus prices increased since Christmas.

    • @JohnnyMag-pi
      @JohnnyMag-pi 2 роки тому

      @@tinglestingles Yes and yes. Finding an affordable furnished or semi-furnished flat is a bonus and not many of them were available before the pandemic it’s a premium now for sure. I think you still have to present a negative RT/Pcr test w/in 72hrs to fly into PT unless it had changed. But rules are less stringent now in restaurants and hotels I hear, you probably know.

    • @tinglestingles
      @tinglestingles 2 роки тому

      @@JohnnyMag-pi Test is no longer required now as we are fully vaccinated - just a passenger locator form. Regulations have been relaxed recently - I suspect will be gone within a couple of months.

  • @tammamalbaine5129
    @tammamalbaine5129 11 місяців тому

    Hello guys, actually, I want to apply for an internship in an organization located in Porto, Portugal; the question is could I find a single room with a small kitchen and bathroom for one person near the center of the city, please consider that the budget for rent is 400 Euro per month?
    Thanks in advance for the answer.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  11 місяців тому

      We were talking about a studio apartment for 1 or a room in a shared apartment (3-4 bedroom apartment). If it's a studio for 1, the short answer is absolutely no, not any more. A shared house with a private bedroom, it's possible. - Josh & Kalie

  • @sumitschitoll
    @sumitschitoll 2 роки тому

    Hello guys , I indeed love your channel and we are planning to buy house in Porto so your information about city definitely helps,
    Just to add can you explore the neighborhood other side of bridge in afurada and sampaio for buying and renting ? Specially new construction? It will be great help

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you. Going to Afurada or Sampaio would be really niche for us. This video came about because for our own purposes when we thought we were going to have to move apartments, we looked at these for ourselves and filmed a walk through with little intention to create something out of it. Then we polled our Patrons last month to see if they'd like to see the apartments we visited. That video idea won, and we created this video. 😁 - Josh & Kalie

  • @unknown-user
    @unknown-user 2 роки тому

    We can say with confidence that Portugal is not the cheap retirement destination it once was just a couple of years ago. We are in peak bubble territory. Eventually, everything will crash just like how they pumped and dumped Ecuador before. The cycle of life!

  • @pratap153
    @pratap153 2 роки тому +3

    Prices are almost like Berlin flat. Even you get better flat in under 1k..you have to pay utilities seperately here but if these properties have utilities included than it's kinda ok but as per salary in portugal, this price is insane..how come someone pay that price

    • @vodcome
      @vodcome 2 роки тому +2

      Unfortunately it’s supply and demand, like other parts of the world. From what I’ve read here, no the average Portuguese cannot afford these prices. I’m retired here on SSI and I’m not thrilled either. The “bang for your buck” isn’t there with some of these properties.

    • @Mr.S65
      @Mr.S65 2 роки тому

      @@vodcome do you have to pay the 10% flat tax rate on your ssi benefits?

    • @vodcome
      @vodcome 2 роки тому +1

      @@Mr.S65 The IRS will follow you everywhere you go in the world… lol. Your SSI I assume is US. Portugal and the US have a no double taxation law. So since you make the money from the US, you can file there and not worry about paying in Portugal. You get your NIF which you use to show you are paying the sales tax as a resident, like all Portuguese citizens do.

    • @Mr.S65
      @Mr.S65 2 роки тому +1

      @@vodcome mine is a city pension which pays taxes in the US. But then again I keep hearing I must pay 10% tax to the Portuguese government which would be double taxation. , I will continue to file my taxes in the US (I’m from Boston BTW) but I was reluctant to pay an extra 10% for sure. Thank you!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Yeah, it's supply and demand for sure as well as it being a downtown location. As more of the buildings in town get fixed up, we'll see what that does to the market and the average price. Our editor living in Lousada and they're seeing prices on the rise there. It's 30-45 minutes from Porto. - Josh & Kalie

  • @chasca23
    @chasca23 2 роки тому

    I Love Braga! It is a University Town. Apts. will never be easy to find.

  • @simonlees3101
    @simonlees3101 2 роки тому

    Great info. For new D7 arrivals are you still recommending the Liiving company?

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      We are, however, we know that they're not always fast at responding to new people in their system. Once you're in one of their apartments, they're great at communicating quickly. - Josh & Kalie

  • @luistheserrano4785
    @luistheserrano4785 2 роки тому

    We can't forget that most portuguese own their houses (read somewhere that Portugal and Spain have the highest home ownership rates in Europe), therefore most of the locals are not affected directly (unless they want to change houses), the problem is with the younger generation coming out from Unis, and getting their 1st jobs. When I graduated in the 2000s, it was easy to get a mortgage and buy a house in 20-30 years without even a downpayment...today this is almost impossible

  • @lucianacoutinho4484
    @lucianacoutinho4484 2 роки тому

    Do they allow dogs ( your dog) in these open areas terraces?

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Yes, you can have a dog on a terrace. If it's a shared space with other neighbors, there might be different rules but for a private terrace, you shouldn't have any issues. - Josh & Kalie

  • @rashellmartin6524
    @rashellmartin6524 2 роки тому

    Greetings, we're in search of rentals in Porto. Do you have any other suggestions for where to find rentals from a legitimate property management or website? I hear Radical is one. Idealists, Findaspot and Housing Everywhere seem to all have poor reviews regarding being scammed with hidden fees and not getting service fees returned etc .
    Would appreciate recommendations.
    Thank you.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hi. Radical is in Coimbra so they won't be of much help in Porto. Idealista is a listing site and not a property management company so it's a little harder work and you'll have to vet lister yourself. The two we know of are Liiiving and Feel Porto. Both have properties that are above market rate. If you'd like an introduction to Liiiving, email me at contact@expatseverywhere.com, we have a connection there because that's who we used when we moved. - Josh & Kalie

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Oh! The other option is to get a buyer's agent.

  • @whatsitwhosit
    @whatsitwhosit 2 роки тому

    Like some others here, I'm surprised how expensive things are or have gotten. With Portugal's notoriously depressed (lower) salary/wages, I wonder how difficult it is for locals to survive financially. I'm a potential ex-pat who's always thought of Portugal as a great place to land when retirement time comes around but I'm becoming increasingly concerned about the fixed income retirement brings and life there. In any case....love the vids, as usual!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Thank you. In sort, don't move to the cities. The smaller towns should stay pretty consistent. Check out this article. magg-sapo-pt.translate.goog/atualidade/atualidade-nacional/artigos/os-municipios-mais-baratos-para-arrendar-casa-e-os-mais-caros?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en - Josh & Kalie

    • @whatsitwhosit
      @whatsitwhosit 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere That was nice of you to provide that link...thanks! The article was quite informative and helpful...as was Kalie's 60 second mortgage challenge vid...enjoyed that one too!

  • @freedom1013
    @freedom1013 2 роки тому

    Always appreciating your quality videos.
    Can we know why you left ksa?
    I have a contract with an international company in their HQ in Riyadh but still hesitating .
    Thanks

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much. The reason we left is a little bit of a few different reasons. We got tried of compound life quickly, we hit our financial objects, we saw a lot of the region in our time there, we discovered how awesome Singapore is, and we got great jobs in Singapore. - Josh & Kalie

  • @johnpeterson2159
    @johnpeterson2159 2 роки тому

    Does the rent for the apartments include utilities? What are average costs for utilities?

    • @SousaElder
      @SousaElder 2 роки тому +1

      😆no utilities are included.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      These did not include utilities. Electric can vary wildly. Electric for a smaller apartment can be around €50 and water €25. We're going to put out an updated cost of living video and you can see what we spend on things soon. - Josh & Kalie

  • @naima8392
    @naima8392 2 роки тому

    The camera is moving too fast and not easy to see how the layout of the apartment.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Hey, bro! We're glad things with Radical worked out and they found you a solution! Come see us in Porto some time. - Josh & Kalie

  • @terrisokolow7796
    @terrisokolow7796 2 роки тому +1

    Parquet floor! I have a bit of that myself! Lol!

  • @freeriderhappy
    @freeriderhappy 2 роки тому

    Good overview, unfortunately your picture covered most of the view of the apartment. Maybe just a voice over be better in this format. Otherwise I like to know more about rentals in Portugal. Thank you.

  • @rickymartinakasgk
    @rickymartinakasgk 2 роки тому

    I’m about to rent out my tiny San Francisco house and should get $6,000.00 a month. I’m Looking for an apartment in Porto or Just outside Lisbon for maybe 4000euros/month. Is that being realistic?. 4 months then back to SF and again back to Portugal. Are leases available for less than a month usually?

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Paul, you could have a crazy nice place for that amount! It's probably not necessary depending on what kind of lifestyle you want and how big of a place you want. - Josh & Kalie

    • @rickymartinakasgk
      @rickymartinakasgk 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere approximately 1800 square feet.

    • @rickymartinakasgk
      @rickymartinakasgk 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere ..Other options are selling here in SF and putting the money in a Portuguese bank. I understand that if you deposit 1.5 million euros and don’t touch it you can avoid any and all visa problems and other issues. Is that correct to your understanding?
      Also I heard that if you have a relative born and raised in Portugal you can get Portuguese citizenship. My spouse ‘s grandparents were from Maderia.
      We were just in Lisbon for Thanksgiving and a few other times and love it especially since the weather is quite similar. And with the issues of this USA moving permanently so desirable.
      We are retired and travel a lot. Will be in Cannes and Paris starting this Thursday.
      Great UA-cam videos, thanks for any info.

  • @jadexplores2100
    @jadexplores2100 2 роки тому

    May I ask what kind of phone you were filming with?

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому +1

      Sure! It's the iPhone 13 Pro but don't blame the poor footage on the phone, that's all me. 😂 We honestly just shot this for personal use.
      This video came about because for our own purposes when we thought we were going to have to move apartments, we looked at these for ourselves and filmed a walk through with little intention to create something out of it. Then we polled our Patrons last month to see if they'd like to see the apartments we visited. That video idea won, and we created this video. 😁 - Josh & Kalie

    • @jadexplores2100
      @jadexplores2100 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere Thank you! Actually, it did appear you 'may' have been using a phone but I wasn't sure so I primarily asked because I was actually really impressed that the footage looks so good based on using just a phone :D Enough for me to consider using one instead of my camera next time I'm in the area :) Thanks again!

  • @HarmonyHaven44
    @HarmonyHaven44 2 роки тому

    hi, please make one for single ppl, T0 and T1. thanks for the awesome contents

    • @HarmonyHaven44
      @HarmonyHaven44 2 роки тому

      super budget and cheapest options

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      You're welcome. We'll try to get more rental estate videos out but it's not always easy or simple. - Josh & Kalie

  • @aryavasanth5819
    @aryavasanth5819 2 роки тому

    Hi, do u have contacts that can help me find a rental apartment in Porto

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Yes, but it really depends on price range. For "budget apartments", no. It's best to find individual owners. If you're interested in things at current market value, we have a few contacts. Email Josh at contact@expatseverywhere.com - Josh & Kalie

  • @princewillchijike3307
    @princewillchijike3307 2 роки тому

    Hello Expats, Please can arrange a 3 bedroom at the price of 750 Euro Monthly?
    As I am looking for 3 rooms for a lease contract to make a D7 application.
    If it's available kindly let me know so we can proceed with the booking.

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Have you contacted any agents with listings that you like? - Josh & Kalie

    • @princewillchijike3307
      @princewillchijike3307 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatsEverywhere please kindly send some agents contact

  • @whyme7996
    @whyme7996 2 роки тому

    ok with no privacy while pooping due to glass wall but downplaying old style wood...lol

  • @machellep1
    @machellep1 2 роки тому +4

    Poor Portuguese people are being priced out of their own homes.

    • @chasca23
      @chasca23 2 роки тому +1

      Poor everyone all around the world, the Same.

  • @nthis1
    @nthis1 2 роки тому

    Rent aren’t on the rise clickbait

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      😂 Realtor data shows differently. - Josh & Kalie

  • @HuevoDuro702
    @HuevoDuro702 Рік тому +1

    Immigrants not expats

  • @aarondesha3874
    @aarondesha3874 2 роки тому

    What’s the average cost of a 3 bedroom in Lisbon?

  • @seamusp5991
    @seamusp5991 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the Super Thanks! - Josh & Kalie