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First steps in immigration to Portugal
1 March 2024
WESTMARK estate agency offers special services for people who are looking to move and live in Portugal. As foreigners by origin who made the move to Portugal, we know the struggle. There are so many things you need to do, and the bureaucracy is very strong in Portugal. When you are not taking the steps in the right order, you´ll get lost and become frustrated.
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Best way to find property in Albufeira
23 February 2024
How to find a property in Albufeira, Vilamoura or Loulé? You are looking for a property in the prestigious areas of Vilamoura, Albufeira or the hills in Loulé? There is nothing more difficult than finding a perfect holiday home abroad, being in another country and not knowing what the actual market has to offer.
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First thing is to obtain your NIF number
15 February 2024
Before you can do any business, sign any contract in Portugal, you will need to get the fiscal Number (Número Identificaçã Fiscal) NIF, without this NIF you cannot do anything in Portugal. It is based on 9 digits and all people living in Portugal, local and foreign, must have it. Without it you will be blocked for all administrative procedures in Portugal, and you cannot obtain the Social Security....
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Why buy a property in Portugal?
1 February 2024
Before we show you the main reasons and motivations to buy a property in Albufeira, Vilamoura or Loulé in the Algarve, it’s important to understand who are buying properties in these areas?
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Which boarding school in Portugal to choose?
5 January 2024
Boarding schools in Portugal offer a valuable option for future expat families, and maybe are the keys for your decision making process. Whether you're settling in greater Lisbon area or the Algarve, semi-grating between countries, or seeking an international experience for your child, boarding schools can be a great choice. Maybe consider a boarding school in Portugal…
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The true story of the Pasteis de nata
24 November 2023
Pastéis de nata are pastries find their origin in the Catholic Church, who would have known that? The recipe is called Pastéis de Belém, and was already made before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Monestry of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, in Lisbon. Because of their starching clothing in those days, convents and monasteries used large quantities of