Apartment Tour in Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹 Check Out Our Newest Apartment (2021) | Expats Everywhere
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere have had to move out of their current apartment due to water damage. You can see that video here: • Advice BEFORE & WHILE ...
They are now staying in a completely different part of Porto and in a very different apartment. They walk you around their new home, showing you the features. This apartment is bigger but more closed off which is more Portuguese style. After they show you their new place, they sit down and compare the places they have stayed. Josh and Kalie give advice on topics like lighting, heating, size, outdoor space, and more. These are things you should consider when renting a place in Portugal!
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Which of our 3 apartments would you like to live in the most? Let us know here.
I like this one better.
@@Ignite2Transform Nice, fair enough. Josh would disagree 😁 Kalie likes it though 😊
I liked your first place the best, by far. Too bad about the water flowing in like Niagara Falls!
Woo hook! A washer and dryer! Though I liked your first apartment best. Just wish you guys hadn't gotten flooded out.
@@lindywallace9540 Josh says Apartment 1 too! Kalie is happy for her washer/dryer. Thanks for the comment, Lindy. 🙏- Josh & Kalie
Great video! Glad you’re able to find a variety of places that fit your needs. I hope the lockdowns end soon so you can get out and enjoy beautiful Portugal!!
Thanks, Bill! I hope so too. We're feeling pent up. - Josh & Kalie
Yeah for the washer/ dryer! Terrace! Best of all, the SUPER BOCK Bottle on top of your refrigerator!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Empty 😂 They were waiting to be recycled 😁 The washer is going right now. 🥰 - Josh & Kalie
Well, in the end, renting in so many places will help you make a wise choice for the place you choose to buy! We were in our 20’s when we bought our first house in San Francisco and you just described our house: attached row house with a north facing living room, no insulation (well, horse hair actually), too big, 3 flights of stairs, and a long dark and cold hallway. I hated that house, weird vibes too. Second place is now south facing, one level, smaller with an awesome heater. These videos are so helpful in helping us figure out where to settle in Portugal or elsewhere in Europe in 2023, thank you!! Making the trip over to scope things out hopefully summer 2022, Covid permitting.
Great to learn more about you, K Clark! It feels like a real Goldilocks story with these 3 apartments. It's exciting that you've got a date in mind and recon trip planned. We're glad the videos are helpful and the moving around has helped us understand neighborhoods of Porto better. - Josh & Kalie
The heating situation not withstanding, this seems like a nice apartment. Nice sunlight, balcony, a fridge that moonlights as a safe 😂, and a no-nonsense black cat as a neighbor. You have it all!
😂Great comment! That black cat is indeed no-nonsense. It lives in a tough block full of dogs on terraces. - Josh & Kalie
Nice video! You’re doing such a great job, packed with useful information...! And your daughter is adorable 😍
Thank you so much! That's really kind of you. Did you stay until the very end? We snuck in a little family moment there. She's solidified "bye" as her first real word that she knows and says. We appreciate all of the compliments here. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I did, but I didn’t notice that 😢 I was just completely besotted with her smile and big eyes! 😍
@@msgr70 Aww, thanks. She's always smiling for sure. - Josh & Kalie
Try cooking every day and in short time the flat will be warm
😁- Josh & Kalie
11:20 You guys aren't selling me on the "Portugal weather is mild" thing. I want to move to a place where it is NEVER cold. The older I get, the more times 60 degrees Fahrenheit seems like an artic blast, and 98 degrees is like "that's what I'm talking about"
Head to the Algarve or Madeira or Azores and you'll be just fine. - Josh & Kalie
How well do the windows act as sound insulation? I saw that the street is pretty close to your bedroom windows; so do you hear the traffic/pedestrians through them?
Surprisingly, it's not a problem at all. The neighborhood itself is quiet. The cars don't speed down the street either. - Josh & Kalie
such a beautiful family, welcome to Porto. im so happy that you are enjoing.
Thank you, Su! We appreciate it. We’re definitely enjoying Porto. It’s our fav. - Josh & Kalie
I didn't know the washer in our Lisbon apartment was a washer AND a dryer - we can't run it at the same time as the dishwasher 😆
How long did it take to figure it out? Hopefully not too long because right now in the winter it takes so long for clothes to air dry. Yup, washing machine/dryer + dishwasher = power out for us too. 😂- Josh & Kalie
Cia says ‘bye’ at the end! Precious!😘
Yeah, she did! - Josh & Kalie
Great video as usual. Thank you so much
Grateful! 🙏 That's a really kind comment. We weren't in love with the images we captured on the walkthrough but it's hard in the place with the natural lighting changing so much from room to room. Thanks for kindness. - Josh & Kalie
I’m exactly on the opposite end of your expat journey. :) I’m portuguese and I live in the Bay Area, close to San Francisco. I’ve been enjoying your videos and in a recent one, around how you spend your budget , I was recognizing the coffee shops and the churrascaria (I’m from Originally from Porto and have an apt close to yours ). I now formally feel like a stalker after completely recognizing the place location 😂
Keep up the great work and thanks for your vids
Wow! How long have you been in the Bay Area? As you've seen in this video, we've recently moved to this neighborhood. We had that churrascaria again this week. 😁 Thanks for the encouragement and we'll certainly keep working hard and trying to improve the quality of our videos. 🙏 - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere close to 14 years as an expat. 7 in Dublin (Ireland), 1 in Madrid and getting to 6 in the bay! I do go back to Pt a 2 or 3 times a year. Mostly to Porto but also to the Algarve (I spend a cple weeks there in the summer every year).
And my kids (who never lived in Portugal) LOVE the frango no churrasco and white rice on that churrascaria... we ALWAYS pick up food from there a few times when we’re around :)
@@mailpedromorais wow, fantastic. We’ve got a little crossover with Madrid and being expats for over 10 years. Next time your back in Porto, let us know. Maybe we can meet up and swap stories. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere definitely! I’ll hit you guys up some point in the summer, btw youll have your first “real” S.João coming up... so much fun!
@@mailpedromorais 🥳 we can't wait! - Josh & Kalie
put a oscillating fan behind the radiator
Thanks for this video n thanks for sharing n showing your new apartment in Porto.
Our pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere 😁🇲🇾😁
The dog playing floor is lava 😹😹
Very nice love the outdoor terrace and the paintings on the wall. Only in Europe would you find the fridge inside a door/closet, harder for me to sneak late night snacks. Lol
😂Definitely hard considering how loud it is when opening the door to the door to the fridge 😅 Yes, we're enjoying the terrace for sure. - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for sharing your hands on observations and opinions -- it was very helpful. You've confirmed my expectations (and desires) for apartment conditions in Porto.
You're welcome. Hope we didn't put you off! 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Beautiful apartment, I like how modern and quiet it is but seems choppy likely because they want to create zones for heating and cooling. Muito Obrigado!
Thank you. Definitely chopped up for sure. The one heater can keep the living room warm and Cia's room while she's sleeping stays warm. Thanks for the comment. - Josh & Kalie
The crib next to the window is a big no
I watch too many of your videos because I just saw this apartment re-listed again on Idealista and immediately thought - I recognize that terrace and artwork, that's Josh and Kalie's former apartment! Looks like the price has gone up quite a bit (unless they have a ton of wiggle room built in) as they're now asking €1600!
Hi Karen, that sounds about right! Our first apartment has gone from €900 then went to €1080 and now it's €1,400 I think. €1,600 for that apartment is super, super steep but there's a reason for it too. - Josh & Kalie
NEW apartment!? Wow the place looks awesome, guys! Congrats!
But based on Valencia's size, I'm assuming this is an apt you are no longer in? Lol. The terrace is definitely a nice little area to enjoy some coffee in the morning.
As always, thank you for the tour! 🙌
This is from a year ago. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Please make a video about all the bad things in portugal. Everyone is only saying good things about Portugal, which is WRONG/narrowminded/closeminded. Every country has their goods and bads which is normal.
I would love to move to Portugal but I need to hear about both sides.
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Hey Sam, that's this video. ua-cam.com/video/EH0yGnFyQlk/v-deo.html - Josh & Kalie
T2.. what does that mean? well T stands for Typology and the number for the number of rooms, if it´s a villa or house then it´s a V2, V3, V4 .. and so on.
T2+1 means that there's is an extra room or office upstairs
Duplex means two store flat (usually with at least 3 or 4 rooms) and very big areas with terraces or verandas.
Permutas (swap or exchange) can be done if both parties agree to swap houses and end up usually with one paying the other the difference in value.
Might be forgetting something.. if I do please comment.
EDIT: LOL no way, they installed the fridge on the food on the kitchen pantry? omg ;DDDDD (if you or anyone denounce them to the authorities would be a headache as it might be a hazard) is that an old building that suffered a vast rehabilitation? Cause that would explain to some extent.
Btw I´m renting my flat which makes two of these for 900€ pm and is more modern and more brilliant constructed.. but it´s in the suburbs of the capital with a short walk of all services you might need with a children's park nearby.. maybe I should raise the rent ;D
Thanks for the details. Feel free to post of a link of your place. - Josh & Kalie
Regarding heating/cooling, depending on solar exposure ( the front facing south, like you already realized), some places almost don’t need AC or Heating, remember we don’t have long winters (nor negative temperatures) and temperature above 30C in the summer - so cooling the house is not really an issue in this city of Porto.
About the electrical heaters, they basically “suck” the same amount of energy: what goes IN -> goes OUT, the energetic efficiency between doesn’t differ, only the way the heat is sent outside.
Thanks for the info. - Josh & Kalie
So this might be a boring suggestion, but have you ever considered making a segment on the actual moving process? In other words, where do you get boxes and where do you get rid of or return them? Do you hire a moving team or simply hire a truck to do it yourself? It's a little more of a practical video, but you just show yourselves magically in the new place without really talking about how you got there.
That's a really fair point, John. But to be honest, we do just magically appear in these places. 😂Seriously though, we don't have much stuff but clothes. We don't box stuff up. We only have 2 pieces of "furniture" that need to be moved. We have a crib and high chair. The rest of our stuff goes right back in our luggage. The apartments we've been in have been fully furnished and are stocked with linens and all. Moving into this place, we did 2 round trips in an Uber. We probably could have shot that stuff, but it was a little stressful trying to pack quickly while the Uber was waiting. 😅 - Josh & Kalie
According to your experience which city is better between porto or lisbon for live, work with family
Without questions, Porto. - Josh & Kalie
You can ask for more power to the electric company. Then you will be able to use more appliances.
We're in a medium term rental so nothing in our name to change. Thanks for the comment and advice though. - Josh & Kalie
SQUEEEEEE!!! You got your washer!!! First thing I noticed when she opened the terrace doors. Nice!!! Great place guys!! Leaking ceiling turned out to be a blessing! So cool!❤️❤️
Then I see Josh say ‘I would not have chosen this place’ lol! It’s great to hang meat! 😂😂 I’m just tickled about the washer for Kalie! Lol I actually do love how big the place is my husband is 6’5” so everything looks small next to him! Much love guys! ❤️❤️
Yes! Thank you! Kalie's happy and I'm content. It's a "short" term thing.
Wow, that's a tall man! The hallway walking up to the apartment is low so he'd have to duck. Thanks for the love. Hope you're doing well!! - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I am! Plugging away!! About to revamp the covers and relaunch the entire series. Got a real cover designer this time and O M G! The new covers are gonna be AMAZING!! One step closer guys! I’m making up our personal checklist for the big move. Some of the stuff may seem simple but still has to be done. Like we are in PA and regular drivers license does not qualify as an ID. We have to pay to upgrade them!🤬🤬 Then we need new birth certificates bc they messed up on the ones we ordered online and BOTH are exactly five days off! Seriously?! So now we have to go to Harrisburg to get them fixed. THEN we can get our passports! After that it’s just financial. Looking to come visit over Christmas but who knows what could happen, may make it sooner! 🤞🏾 Nothing but love for you guys! 😍❤️❤️
@@mrsiz218 Thanks! Great job plugging away. We really happy for you. It sounds like you're making progress despite the setbacks. Keep going and keep us posted on those travel plans. - Josh & Kalie
how is the city of Porto with the LGBT community?
Hey, it seems fine. We have a good amount of friends in the community and it appears to be rather large. - Josh & Kalie
Cia at the end! 😍😍
🥰 It's legit now her first word. She will say Hi and Bye consistently now. - Josh & Kalie
Lovely place - I'm a fan of pops of color too :)
Thank you! 🙏 We're happier now it's warmer 😂 😅 - Josh & Kalie
It can be challenging moving and adjusting to life overseas so the little things can make that difference. As much as we enjoy seeing different apartments in Porto to get a feel, I understand it can get stressful for you guys. Heating/AC, washer/dryer, natural light coming in and location are important factors for me. The apartment in generally looks good. Cia's bedroom and the kitchen are of a good size. I love the pop art in the living room. Totally understand why that apartment is not your ideal choice especially when the first apartment had a lot of natural light coming in. Thanks for sharing guys! 👍🏻
Thanks, Sophian. We're happy here. Warmer days this week has us even happier! 😂 - Josh & Kalie
This winter was unusually cold for Portugal, although I still do not own a coat. What I think helps if you aren't living near the Southern areas is lighting a few candles during the evening, a few rugs and I also purchased a twin-size heating pad from Wortens, which helps take the chill out of the bed. We currently rent an apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen w/washer, Living room with fireplace, foyer area, 2 terraces, 2 Juliet terraces, fiber optic wifi, tennis court, pool, underground parking garage, playground area for children, grassy area, room for walking, skateboarding, gated complex for 750 euros a month. Our utilities (water, gas, electric) are under 150 euros a month. We are 1000 feet from the Atlantic, 10 minutes from the train station, bus station, shops, cafes, clinics, vet, post office, farmers market, there are too many shops to list! I think the further you get from the large cities the more affordable things are. We really didn't want a three-bedroom but we were counting on family and friends coming for a visit then this thing called Covid 19 happened. Great informative video! I love tours!
Gaybrielle, thank you so much for the rich detail in your post. €750 per month for all of that sounds like a bargain! Great stuff! We do love Porto and will most likely be where we spend the bulk of our time, but we will want to see these other interesting parts of the country to see what life is like there because, you never know, we might be taken away. Thanks again for the support. We look forward to showing more home tours. We have a fun one this weekend for the dreamer in us all. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I love Porto!
@@AndNowIWrite us too. ❤️
Every home is going to have it’s quirks...but one thing that I have noticed here is that fridges do not seem to be designed into kitchen spaces...which I find a little odd...especially in contemporary homes. The common use of balcony/logia spaces for laundry in apartments is really nice, I especially like these spaces off the kitchen. All of the spaces that you have been in are nice and contemporary, so it is nice that they are pretty.
Good point! Thanks for this detailed comment and adding good value to the comment section. Where are you located again? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere we are just outside Coimbra. Looking to settle nearer to Figueira.
@@suzh5789 Thanks for letting us know. We’re hoping to visit that area in the coming months.
Hi guys, thank you for the apartment tour. But, I am wondering why you chose this particular place? 🤷♀️ 💭 It is clearly much colder and so many things you pointed out that are not ideal and most of all the bad heating situation...mmmh... May I ask please. How much you pay on rent for this apartment? Something I would have mentioned in the video as it is such an important part. How much rent in advance did you have to pay and did you find it through an online platform (idealista etc.) or via an agency? I’d be grateful if you’d send me an answer, obrigada 🙏 Thank you very much in advance 👋 p.s. sooo cuuute observing Pincho hopping over from one green rug to the next 😂 🥰
In short, we're in this situation due to a leak roof and mold that occurred just a few weeks ago. Liiiving (property management company) has been very professional and accommodating. We're at the end of our contract and thus already paid up. We started with deposit plus first and last month's rent so essential 3 months before you move in. So it's not by choice that we're moving around a lot. When life gives you lemons, make UA-cam videos or however the saying goes.
If you do use Liiiving, tell them that we sent you. 😊 You might get a little extra attention.
We're lucky we caught Pincho doing something so cute. He acts like the floor is lava. - Josh & Kalie
Look at the bright side. You are a minute away from a freshly baked Pastel de Nata and other stuff, two minutes from the Metro, two minutes away from a grilled chiken.😂😂
And yes, there is a problem with insulation on older apartments.
Cia is so cute.😂
That's exactly right. And those two minutes to the metro are basically stairs down from our apt and down into the metro 😁
Thanks for the compliment about Cia. 🙏🥰 - Josh & Kalie
I've read many times that housing in Portugal tends to be poorly insulated. So cold in the winter. Hot in the summer. I'm surprised you guys moved again. That last place seemed great. But maybe the end of the video will reveal why you've moved again. Good tip about which radiator heaters are better.
Thanks. Yes, it's a commonly commented thing in forums and such. New houses have been built to a better code. Regarding the moving around, it isn't by choice or design. Apt 2 was a gap fill to place 3 where we can finish out our housing contract. - Josh & Kalie
How much are you paying for the new appartment and how long is the lease? I prefer the look of the temporary second appartment, but understand why you don't because of a baby! i have never lived in an appartment so this is going to be interesting when we move to Lisbon...Soon! I love your view about living with what you use and I look forward to dehoarding!!! Great informative video!
We're in a weird situation because we've actually finished out paying our 6 month contract and then got moved because of the mold and leak issue. We asked living and they said the advertised rate for this place is €900/month so we put that in the description section. We'll be in the place until the end of our lease in 1 month's time. We do have an option to extend until mid-June and then someone else is moving in. We're not sure what we're going to do. We need to see what happens with covid restrictions. Thank for the comment and compliment! 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for showing us the new place. So happy you have laundry now. 😀 Love the tips for renting an apartment. Very important things to consider for sure. Are the "quirks" of the apartments (like the fridge behind a door and elevator starting from the 3rd floor) mostly in older buildings? Can't wait to see videos of the neighborhood when Covid restrictions lift. And OMG... your baby is adorable!
Thanks so much! 😊 We're looking forward to getting into the neighborhoods more too. We appreciate the love and we also think she's pretty cute. 🥰 - Josh & Kalie
Since you've moved a couple times, what do you use as a "permanent address" for the bank and stuff -- and do you use a mail service for your mail..?
Our permanent address here is still the first place because of the situation we're in. We're locked out of the the portal for some reason but we're going to get that dealt with this week. We do get stuff mailed to Liiiving's address and then they'll coordinate getting it to us. We hardly have any mail. It's not ideal but when you're in our situation, we're just rolling with the punches. - Josh & Kalie
So, spacious isn’t always the best, when the heating isn’t the best. It’s a nice apartment though.
That's what we're finding! Thank you for the comment 😊 - Josh & Kalie
Thanks!
Aww! Thank you very much, Nicole! You're incredible. We look forward to meeting you on our Patreon Skype chat. 🥰 - Josh & Kalie
So much good advice--and practical-- that we can follow when we begin considering apartments. We are very good with living in small spaces, so that will not be an adjustment for us; in fact, we prefer smaller space. We know that unlike in the USA, many people do live in more compact housing. Thanks for the tips. And loving the new verbal Cia!
Thanks for sharing, Caleb. It sounds like you're #teamjosh on this one. 😁 We're trying to get her to say "pastel de nata" but no luck yet. - Josh & Kalie
Boa Noite, from Maryland. Love the video. Very informative. I’m so glad you got that washer dryer. During your time there, have you all decided that Porto is your final destination? If so, is the City where you want to lay your head?
Maryland?! We're state neighbors, Sharon! Good to know that about you. Thanks for the love. That's a great question. We haven't discussed leaving Porto and living anywhere else. We do want to see more of Portugal and you never know that happens when you do that, but from what we've seen, we're Porto people. After experiencing a few different parts of Porto now, we know that the real downtown probably isn't right for us although it's perfect right now because there's less tourism and partying and such. This current neighborhood (Combatentes) and our favorite neighborhood here (Bonfim) are two good options for a more long term place to lay our heads. - Josh & Kalie
This apartment has too many doors. Also, it seems the doors are close to each other. Thanks for the info
Agreed!!! You're welcome. Thanks for watching. - Josh & Kalie
from where tou get these aprtments.. can you help me to get one in porto?
www.liiiving.pt/ is where you can look. Email marcos.soares@liiiving.com directly and tell him ExpatsEverywhere sent you. They'll take care of you. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere thank you
@@diwajkhanal112 You're welcome. - Josh & Kalie
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😂 🤩 You're on it! - Josh & Kalie
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I thought you would go with the one with the back yard! I want that one!!!!
It was only a temporary solution because of other bookings that Liiiving had although we had stayed there on a staycation and we knew it didn't work because of the openness. We had to be so quiet when Valencia would go to bed at night because the sound travelled so much. - Josh & Kalie
Hello, hello neighbors! 😊You are living close to my work and my house!... 😊 We are in close to the playground in the garden of Belém.
So cool! Hello, neighbor. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere 😊💪💪💪
Awwww, ♥ baby Cia is growing up so fast, and how adorable at the end, sounded like she was saying 'byeee', so adorable.💕
Great video, great info! Thanks 🙏
So, I sent you guys an email yesterday, and got your automated replied. Which I understand, no worries.
I'm trying to reach out to as many people that I could, you guys, Sophian from Singapore. & I stumbled upon a lady who gives advise (with a charge via Zoom or Skype) as how to move there & so on. Reason being we are really thinking/ making that decision to go ahead and move over to Portugal. We are hoping it can be around May or June, but worried about documentations, etc, and etc. Also unsure if Portugal will open its border in a couple of months, what do you guys think? I'm a Malaysian, and the other bad half is American. Yup - we need HELP! Haha 🙏🤦♀️😅🙏
There is only so much of research one can do online... Are you guys open for a Zoom chat? Of course with a cost, we're willing to pay. Please Help!
Love from Malaysia ♥
Pauline & Matthew
Yup, she's started saying bye over the past 10-14 days we thought we'd add that to the video. Thanks for the support on the videos.
We got to the email and Kalie just responded now. If you contact David at Expat Empire and let him know Expats Everywhere sent you, he gives a free consultation to anyone and then 10% off if you book a paid service. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
I replied the email by Kalie. We aren't able to migrate to Portugal sadly, after learning the 10% tax implementation on pensions and etc. around end of last year... 😒
Once again, thank you so much for your time & efforts. 🙏 🙏, from our hearts, to yours
Love from Malaysia. ♥
You made it a home. Excellent tips. too.
Yes! Thank you! We appreciate it. We've got each other so it's pretty easy to make it a home not to sound too cheesy. - Josh & Kalie
Hi Josh and Kalie, is there a neighborhood you would recommend for a one week stay (tourist style) in Porto? Thank you!
Yes, there are several. The main thing is to stay centrally although, we'll admit that Porto is extremely walkable. Are you looking at staying in a hotel or short term rental? We can probably give you a better indication knowing that. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere it’s looking like three nights; thinking AIRBNB or VRBO 😊🙏
@@elizabethreynolds6874 great. Stay as close to Bolhão or Aliados but don't stay south of São Bento. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere thank you so much! 😍
@@ExpatsEverywhere thank you so much! You guys rock! 👏👏🙏
So excited to find you guys! I’m researching an extended visit in Portugal and love all the 411! Also I was tickled to hear you’re from TN! I’m from Knoxville (now living in FL) so it’s great to discover your channel!
Thanks! We're glad you found us. We have a ton of Portugal stuff coming out and we're doing a Live today at 4:00 PM EDT. Be sure to join us. Josh's dad lives in Knoxville! Kalie's parent's live in Central, FL. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere enjoying binge watching your Portugal videos..I’m leaning towards Lisbon or Algarve (maybe Lagos?) for an extended stay and planning to cover the southern half of the country on my first visit. So excited!
@@sissysweetp3764 brilliant. Love a good binge session. 😃 Keep us updated on your progress.
Excelente vídeo... Saying that you didn't mention the rent.. Also because you are renting you can't do mutch about electricity I my self have a special service call (tarifa bi-horária) that reduces the electricity bill ate the weekends and nights make it moore efeciente
.. Wish you well and stay safe.. Abraço
We put all rents in the description section. It's a bit of a weird situation as to why we're here but we went ahead and asked Liiiving the actual advertised rented rate so we decided to put in there and not in the video Thanks for the compliment and thanks for the comment. 🙏 Abraço. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I like your videos and in my case I find then educational and I also I believe they are very useful for someone wonting to leave here in Portugal ... also the funny thing is that you also remind me of my wife causing that lives in the USA.. I Wish you well and stay...
@@jaimecosta2966 😊 the big question is which one of us reminds you of your wife?! 😂 On a serious note, thanks for seeing the information that we’re trying to pour into the content. It’s one of the tenants of our content creation. Blessings to you too. - Josh & Kalie
It looks comfortable. Love the couch!
Question: Did you have much trouble looking for a rental, with a dog? I’ll be looking for an apartment for me and my cat.
Josh I really hope you learn to get used to it! How long will you be there?
It’s not easy per se. There are owners that rejected us because they didn’t want pets but there is enough inventory for us to find something that works. You know? Pincho doesn’t shed (Kalie and I do) and he doesn’t do any damage to floors or furniture. He’s too small. 😂 Well be here until the end of our contract and are considering extending. We would be able to extend to June 15 but we’re undecided. Hope that helps. Keep writing your questions. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Ha, I know what you mean about the shedding. (I had a non-shedding small dog too). Pincho is soooo tiny, it's funny to see how big Cia is next to him now.
It's great to know you have found enough inventory. Take care!!
@@JenShea So true. He doesn’t like that she just keeps getting bigger and moving more. As far as the inventory goes, we know that it won’t stay this good. The question is when will tourism really return. Have a good week as well. See you in the next one we hope. - Josh & Kalie
what is the parking for a car situation for these apartments?
Seems like for this one that it's street parking. Some buildings have garages with spots. That's something to definitely check on if you're wanting to get a car. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere are you finding that you are not in need of a car?
@@daylight5500 Not in Porto at all. - Josh & Kalie
Vos desejo todas as felicidades possíveis abraço e beijo
Thank you! A big socially distanced abraço e beijo! - Josh & Kalie
I missed posting the “first comment” 😞 , I was having lunch 😂
Ahh shucks, Abu. Yasin beat you to it. How was lunch though? What did you eat? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere I’ve had some Kabsa, taboula and hummus 😋
@@hellophoenix We have hummus in the fridge 😁- Josh & Kalie
Really nice! How much is it? I am looking for a place, too.
Thanks! We put all prices in the descriptions section. We're not sure if we're going to extend or not but it's available until mid June when another family moves in. Where are you going to move to? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere aaah, sorry, I commented in length 😂 🤦♀️ I didn’t check the description section. Wouldn’t it be wiser to look for a longer term rental ? Now you have to move Again in a short period of time. Hope your next place is more longterm, filled with light and warmth and space and a washer/ dryer 😉 😬 💕
@@alphaaquisitions706 It's completely okay. We get it. We appreciate that you read some of the other comments to see the answer. So yea, like we said before, it's just the situation we're in that we've discussed over the past few weeks. ua-cam.com/video/SpcK4sFoXtg/v-deo.html Will help explain the bouncing around. We hope the next place is more long term but it probably won't be 😁 - Josh & Kalie
Great tips for finding the right rental and having laundry facilities are key! Are you paying the same rent as your first apartment?
Yes, we're basically finished with our rental contract, we had already paid so we actually had to ask them what the advertised price is. It's €900 per month. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Rental price not bad at all. Keep up the great vlogs!
@@georgd3013 thank you. It’s interesting you say that because some people think it’s expensive but it’s all relative. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Yes it’s all relative, but in comparison to Lisbon or in pricey SF Bay Area where I live it sounds reasonable.
@@georgd3013 We think so too. Of course, I wouldn't mind if it was cheaper 😅- Josh
Question, those prices are included what? Apartment + utilities or just apartment?
Just apartment (+Internet and TV). Utilities are billed separately. Saying that, Liiiving does have a variety of packages people can get that include bills and a cleaning service. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere wow thanks! Not bad at all. I am moving there soon as a Portuguese citizen. You guys has any company or people that’s help to find a good apartment with fair price?
@@Dogfight2000 Here, yes. Liiiving is the name and that's not a typo. Tell them ExpatsEverywhere sent you. That's if you're moving to Porto. If you're looking for elsewhere, email us and we'll pass along some contacts. info@expatseverywhere.com
@@ExpatsEverywhere awesome! I will definitely email you guys. Btw, I will move to Porto :)
@@Dogfight2000 brilliant! Liiiving would work for a rental especially while you look for something more permanent to buy. - Josh & Kalie
Thanks
You're welcome. - Josh & Kalie
Just curious what you guys chose Portugal over Spain? I believe you said in a previous video, you also lived in Spain.
We made this video for you, Patrick. ua-cam.com/video/rxJ7UTwa0Wk/v-deo.html
@@ExpatsEverywhere Awesome