sorry I probably didnt explain it correctly, you are correct about nothing to do with higher rate tax.In my situation I complete a self assessment and declare my income from land and property abroad.I subsequently claim foreign tax credit releif and declare the foreign tax already paid.

i think there is a positive note ,at least we know exactly where we stand! regards the 2 tax regimes......a business or personal.... and when i have done my sums i still make enough to cover my costs all be it just.
i can always increase my rents lets hope for a good season!

I have today received my amended tax bill from the Portuguese tax authorities based on the new tax system 2012 whereby I am unable to claim expenses in the "conventional" manner i.e. cant claim for: maid, cleaning, laundry, villa manager, security, commissions, electric, gardener, pool man, replacem...

I agree joeysoap the double taxation rules should allow to offset tax paid in portugal against tax paid in the UK so in theory no difference. I am waiting for an answer from an accountantant to confirm as i am slightly worried that if registering as a" business "there is not an option to offset.I kn...

the license to let i think is called Alojamento Local( AL)is nothing to do with registering as a business,having said that an AL is required anyway. the choice some of us have to make is to decide the most tax efficient method of paying the portuguses tax authorities;either register as a business an...

hi I have been following this post with interest as I have within the last month been informed that my affairs are under review by the Portuguese tax authorities.My villa is registered and has the necessary tourist license and I have ALWAYS paid my tax in Portugal based on the rental income minus ex...

Thanks for the information, I have sent an email to Eduardo.

Over the last few years I have patched up,re silicone,re grouted,and used numerous types of water sealer on our flat sun terrace roof and stairs up to it. I need to sort it once and for all,ready for the rain .I am aware that there is a rubber type mat/ cover that can go over the existing tiles and ...

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I have sent you a pm

Melv Sorry about all this. I thought it would be a good idea to try to ask for somewhere to park the motor home incase it doesn't suit at our villa managers place, It's what you call a friendly welcome to Carvoeiro :D I'm sure they don't mean it and no doubt, EMM, sorry don't know who it is, may buy...

LADIES AND GENTS all my brother wants is a place to park his motor home!!.he is staying for a few weeks at our house,and he has had an offer to park the motorhome via our villa managers,which is great.however we are no longer certain it will fit in the space so i suggested to him,perhaps now wrongly...

hi sorry to be late in replying,can you send me some photos please if still available
thanks brian

thanks for all the feedback.
this forum is great!
brian

We have a 2 storey, 3 bed villa with pool;in ADM and want an indication of how much it costs to paint the outside.I am aware of different types of paint and how many coates etc My thoughts are having the exterior cleaned first then several coates of an acrylic based paint (white )along with the gate...

could i suggest that we look at buying this piece of land?