Publisher's Synopsis
Buying a home in Portugal, either to live in, retire to, or as a second home, requires careful consideration and good advice. This book gives the advice and information needed to make such a move successful and trouble free.;This new second edition looks at the places and types of property available, and covers all the financial and legal aspects, plus the latest tax changes (including the new capital gains taxes).;It has been updated to include all recent changes to Portuguese capital gains tax legislation and outlines not only the legal and financial considerations, but practical suggestions on everday living and the way of life one can expect there.;It is designed for anyone considering buying, renting, or timesharing property in Portugal, as well as investment and property advisers, estate agents, and travel consultants.;Rosemary de Rougemont is legal attache to the Portuguese embassy and works at Abreu and Marques, one of Portugal's leading law firms.