Thinking of MOVING to PORTUGAL? Watch This First

I moved to Portugal recently and thought I'd share with you all why Portugal is paradise, but its not for everyone.
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[@paul11ful]

Hi, I am from Swden. If this is the biggest problem with living in Portugal, it sounds like paradise.

[@Daphna.]

And what are the problems in Sweden?

[@马克饱杯]

Im not a permanent resident of Portugal but I do have a few properties that I rent out there.. I got everything fixed, including bank account, water , wifi and stuff with the help of a lawyer simply. It’s somehow a cost , that will save you a great deal of time.

[@Klaus80804]

The number of people moving to Portugal will sure come down massively because the NHR programm will not be available anymore from 2024 onwards.

[@Daphna.]

Yep there are changes coming in for the NHR from 2024

[@Esporadamoita]

You will be better off in my country and safe with what is seems to come up in the meaddle east. Shalom

[@Joa-y4y]

As of late Portugal has become too expensive to live in, plus new laws regarding taxes will get deep into retirees and peoples pockets, crazy taxes, rents are threw the roof, real estate getting sky high, how the heck are the locals dealing with this high cost of living now, because high cost locals seem getting fed up with foreigners living there now, truly crazy!! i remember the old Portugal!!

[@zepedro6666]

Why? Practically all the foreigners I know moved to here way before the nhr, so yes it may get a little bit down but people seem to forget one essential thing about nhr…it’s temporarily meaning that tax break wouldn’t last forever as it only last ten years! And then what? Pack up and leave? That kind of nomadic life style ain’t good for any nation! And yes plus tremendous social and taxes injustice that created plus the cost for the nation seems to high to keep as the latest numbers show the tax break cost around 1.3 billion euros to national treasury! In conclusion: it was good thing in the beginning but by the end it didn’t produce substantial results in the economic development. Cheers😊

[@michstockholm1164]

​@@Esporadamoita you own a country? 😅

[@panagope]

The best country in the world for a casual visitor, is never the same for the inhabitants. Bureaucracy is ALways a problem in every country. Even in northern western countries, they become more bureaucratic because of increasing complexity of the whole system. Renting a house in all meditarrenean countries is a pain, because everyone wants the house free during the summer. For us in Greece, we used to say , " I will go to Norway because everything is digitalised and work- life balance is easier to achieve ". But when you go there you realize that there are other things that actually are worst than in your country, and you didn't expect. .

[@Daphna.]

Thanks for sharing your perspective 🙏 It’s always a good reminder that there’s no perfect place

[@qwqwlex]

Love your videos so much. Rental is usually 1 year if you stay away from the beach. I have properties in Porto and Braga and contracts are all yearly, rolling over. I also always furnish my rentals because I target people who may be staying for 2 or 3 years and can ask for a higher rent.

[@Nubianette]

Now I understand why the lights weren’t on, in the lobby of the apartment building I rented, in Portimão! It freaked me out each night, coming back, and it was dark. I had to walk several steps, in the dark, before the lights would come on. Then, the lights would go out behind me. In California, entry lights area always on for safety. It’s so you can see where you’re walking, and no one can hide and attack you. I was staying in a touristy area with a lot of bars, and drunk people. Better lighting was needed. This will help me make a better choice in accommodations, on my next trip. A hotel, with a front desk person, will be more comforting.

[@jaanaprall9961]

Congratulations on finding a 12 month rental. I just signed my second half year contract. I have a dog, so the needle is smaller and the haystack bigger! I love Portugal. The people are kind and welcoming, as a woman I feel very safe and the landscape, weather culture, food and nature are all amazing. I would say for me the biggest hurdle has been the low build quality and lack of modernized ventilation, heating and cooling. Finding a rental with no mold/damp issues has been very hard, even at a quite high price point. I knew this was a problem prior to moving here as I have visited and stayed in different places, but the problem is honestly much more severe and widespread than I had initially realized, so I would say this is a top consideration and con that you should be aware of if you are considering a move to Portugal.

[@Daphna.]

Great point. Do you feel that mold and dampness are a problem in new houses too?

[@jaanaprall9961]

@@Daphna. Unfortunately yes, the mold/damp issues are very often a problem in the new builds as well. You need to be extremely careful to have independent inspections done. Many Portuguese builders are not building up to the standards that you would expect elsewhere. The house may look new, but will often have black mold in a few years. Another issue is if you buy in an apartment building the way your neighbor takes care of their apartment can effect your apartment to various degrees depending on the construction of the walls between apartments. It is common for people here to leave their apartments unheated with the shutters completely closed for months at a time. Also you should pay attention to the common spaces. Sometimes the mold will be very bad in stairways between the apartments. I was originally planning to buy a house immediately, but due to these issues I have chosen to rent for a while longer to learn more and avoid making a costly mistake.

[@JOSEALMEIDA-b2f]

Never choose a place with north wall and make a little test open windows and see if the air flows, if you follow these simple steps you will don’t have any troubles. Of course these places normally are more expensive because Portuguese now it, best apartments are sunrise and south, sunset are very hot in summer and north run from it 😂

[@NunoFerreiraX]

@jaanaprall9961 last Winter I haven’t turned on the heating once. I live in Cascais-Estoril, near the coast, in a fairly recent construction (2005), and it’s perfectly tolerable to be the whole year without heating or AC. It only gets really cold a couple of days per year, and as it might get some more days of extreme hot, it can be dealt with by closing windows during the day and opening them during the night.

[@NunoFerreiraX]

⁠@@Daphna.mine is from 2005 and has no mould. Since 2013 the “certificado energético” became mandatory for all housing sales. This means that houses built since 2013 should be more likely to conform with energy efficient materials and construction. This means that walls should be less prone to get cold inside and thus creating conditions for condensation to occur and mould to grow.

[@kennethjensen5787]

I hope you learn to slow down (answering emails 24/7) - live like the local.. After all - isn’t that why you moved to Portugal

[@Daphna.]

I have a huge respect for the Portuguese way of life

[@andrewsema359]

Bureaucracy is everywhere in the world. You just got to be Head Strong and keep at it. Eventually it will be sorted, for a time Only… Until the next challenge. I’m sure people who go through this forget to ask for a medal. 🥇 of Courage….

[@jijib7691]

Wow Daphna, if I'm not mistaken, you just left Israel? Just in time! Glad you are safe and I hope your family and friends are as well.

[@Daphna.]

Thank you 🙏 This is unbelievably sad

[@drnicolebeaumont7884]

Your honesty is refreshing, thank you. Sounds like France.

[@Daphna.]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@tozecunha2026]

viver numa zona não turistica... mais barato... mais sossegado... melhor qualidade vida...

[@Daphna.]

Yes thats my plan

[@NunoFerreiraX]

5:58 That reminds me of a funny story. 😂 About 20 years ago I was moving to my new house. So I was required to change my address on a bunch of entities. One of them was social security. They had an online portal at the time, and had an option to update your address. I tried to update it at home, so it would not interfere with my work, and when I chose the option a message popped up: This option is only available during business days at working hours. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Daphna.]

Haha that is so funny

[@sbdiaries]

Hello Daphine we are both glad that your slowly settling in Portugal 🇵🇹. As you said it sure is beautiful 😍, and we both appreciate the information you have shared ❤❤❤

[@Daphna.]

Thank you so much 🙏 your warm words mean a lot to me

[@Bocca202]

Thank you for the practical information. I am thinking of moving to another country on my retirement. Could you make more videos on how you educated yourself on finances. What books and classes have you found useful? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[@Daphna.]

That’s a great idea. Will do

[@amrelbakouri775]

Hi Daphna, l start to like your channel, l really do. I discovered your channel by accident and l would say, in about the right time, as we are planning to retire to Spain, near Sotogrande Marina, close to Gibraltar which is not that far from Algarve. Costa del sol in Spain is really magical place. Your vlogs remind me, and my wife, how lucky we are for that blessing. Thank you and l am sure you will succeed as a youtuber. I day that for many reasons, you English is great, you communicate really well, you sound a real person not faking things and last which l think most important one, there is huge demand for your channel as loads of people out there, whether young or retiree, want to make that move. Keep on the good work Daphna. Good luck 👍

[@Daphna.]

Thank you for your kind words. You made my day. Really 💕 Best of luck on your own journey

[@lynpayne3667]

love your video - we have first hand experience regarding paperwork; banking, paying bills etc. Just when on your fourth trip you think you have every bit of paper they need there is always one more thing or the only person you can possible speak to is not in! Always good to be there though.

[@Daphna.]

Definitely good to be here. So true. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@celsocosta880]

God is in your side lady! With all the drama that its going on now in Israel, you certainly should think that it was the best decision to moved to Portugal, right?

[@Daphna.]

It is unbelievably sad. I feel lucky and heartbroken at the same time

[@vtthesuccessfinder]

I moved to and early retired to Portugal 2 years ago without ever visiting. Although it’s been a wonderful experience and life here it is NOT without its negatives. It was fun to hear your point of view. I thought I was the only one who felt the way you did. My biggest frustration is with the bureaucracy here. Even the simplest thing at a bank that would take 5 minutes in the US takes 1 hour here 🤣 I’m glad you are enjoying life overall here. If you are ever in Ericeira would love to meet up and chat about our experiences. Good luck with your channel!

[@albanosilva378]

I know what you mean, having grown up in the UK .

[@Daphna.]

Thank you for sharing your story 😘 Ericeira is on my list

[@vtthesuccessfinder]

Ericeira is a hidden gem that people are finally starting to discover now. It’s a magical place especially from May - October.

[@blindsquirrel3123]

I am visiting Portugal the end of August / beginning of September. Can’t wait!

[@annahopp]

So in Portugal you shower in the dark using cold water while your lease expires. 🙂

[@Daphna.]

😂 some days you do

[@NunoFerreiraX]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Solo50plus]

Another great video 👍🏽. I worry when people say because of my videos they want to move to Portugal or that I have a great life. I'm showing the highlights that's all! Every one is different and need to experience the place for themselves.

[@Daphna.]

Hi Solo 50 plus😊👋

[@NunoFerreiraX]

The 50s are the new 20s. I’m enjoying cycling as much as when I was a kid. Or even more, exploring the trails of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The only thing that scares me are the wild horses on the loose, yet they’re used to humans passing by, so they don’t get scared and kick people.

[@catherineshaw3197]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Glad you managed to secure a rental.

[@richardbuki658]

Thank you for your authentic content!🙂 Am I right that you have mentioned in one of your previous video, that you are Portugal citizen? How can you granted Portugal citizenship so fast?🙂 Thank you! 😊

[@Daphna.]

Hi Richard, yes I am. Watch my video “How I moved to Europe” where i talk about it

[@richardbuki658]

Thank you! I will definitely watch it!🙂

[@linabanfield8658]

Once you have the D7 visa you are allowed to obtain a residence permit in Portugal for one year. After that, you can renew for two years successively. After five years of legal residency, you may apply for permanent residency. You can also apply to become a Portuguese National through naturalization. I did not find the video Daphna mentionned

[@gilazamrigz]

I am living in Israel 40 years ago. I was born in USA. Made Aliyah at age 27. Very difficult in israel now. Would love to visit Portugal as soon as possible. Possibly move there for a while. Where were u born? Your English is amazingly!! Thanks for videos. Love them!!

[@Daphna.]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@missamericausa]

Nice n ladies back. 👍 you’ll get thins done!!!!!

[@tweedlebug764]

I admire your courage to go for your dreams! For those of us considering the idea of moving it is helpful to get a realistic idea of what life is like there. Thanks so much!

[@Daphna.]

more content coming, and I'm sooo excited to see what you think

[@djordjeplecas744]

Hello, I wonder how long you have been living in Portugal and if you do speak portugues?

[@Daphna.]

Working on my Portuguese

[@lotdeadsea]

Thanks for this video and all the information תודה

[@YouakimHome]

That's how we used to be in greece, before I moved to Canada. August was ghost city in Athens, haha

[@Daphna.]

Oh, I can totally relate! It's amazing how different the seasons can be in different parts of the world. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ilsevanheerden4976]

The reason I decided on a brandnew build, was because the furniture on idealista ads put me off so much I coulnd't bear to look at the ads lol. The locals hate the bureacracy as much as we do, but they seem very accepting of it so nothing will change.

[@Daphna.]

I totally get it about the furniture 😂👋

[@stevecarroll8513]

OMG.. your struggles sounds very similar to mine here in Thailand..

[@Daphna.]

Really? Tell me about it

[@katherinehofmann388]

Would love to hear some thoughts on managing rental properties from a different country!

[@Daphna.]

Such a good topic! Thank Katherine

[@ThomasSlayer]

Please if you love a country dont spread the word. It will only become less nice. Keep it for yourselve.

[@Daphna.]

Well portugal is hardly a secret anywhere 😊 it appears on top in all the lists of best places to retire

[@celsocosta880]

I could not agree more!Like Lisbon and Porto now, with no mystery it loose charm and character and become vulgar place!

[@daviddjerassi]

Video number 2 i am laughing but you still have your sanity ...." just" .....will things get better NO but you will know what to expect keep sane.

[@Daphna.]

I’ll need some help understanding this comment 🤔

[@daviddjerassi]

As time goes on i think you will find short cuts to get things done faster as i did in Corfu bring a bag of sweets and offer them around Chocolates then they wont forget you and things will speed up especially when dealing with government officials @@Daphna.

[@Daphna.]

What a lovely idea @@daviddjerassi

[@ggbr07]

Olá, seus comentários sobre as diferenças culturais que você experimentou em Portugal são interessantes. O aluguel seria mais barato longe de Lisboa ou Porto? Na Espanha e em grande parte dos países na América latina, você teria também muitos problemas com burocracia.

[@Daphna.]

Rent outside major cities is cheaper of course. As for bureaucracy, thanks for sharing. I’m 100% aware that Portugal is not the only country who suffers from it

[@ggbr07]

@@Daphna. It would be interesting to know about your experience with Portugal food (Maybe Bacalhau). What about the Portuguese wines?

[@787jht]

What a great and informative video. Nice!

[@Daphna.]

Thank you 🙏 I’m glad you liked it

[@johnnycomelately6341]

Excellent information, thank you

[@Daphna.]

Glad to help😊

[@tntfb4595]

Thank you for the useful information ❤

[@Daphna.]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@brandonosborne5070]

I would love to have the whole month of August off work

[@Daphna.]

🤣

[@sucy7499]

Very good message

[@adnanjaradat825]

🌹🌹🌹

[@idalinofranco1121]

💞

[@manojaniroshini7970]

Nice video

[@SeanMorgan280]

Are you Single, Daphna? I am.

[@SeanMorgan280]

You shoudn't be looking in popular tourist towns for a 1 BR apt. look in a the Countryside. Way more peaceful that Big Cities more affordable, chances you can easily get a 1 year lease. You just have to get up early and help milk the Cows. ha ha.

[@Daphna.]

Have you seen my video about moving alone to Portugal in my 50's? 😉

[@yuval2248]

ישראל היא המדינה היפה בתבל

[@ElisaAvigayil]

This video was released 7 days after October 7, 2023. HOW DO YOU SAY NOTHING ABOUT THE SIMCHAT TORA MASSACRE? Are you not heartbroken? Have your children not been called up to miluim? Do you know no one affected? Even if you recorded this before October 7, you could have edited in a statement in the video and description. This video is surreal, as if it exists in an alternate universe--one where the largest murder of Jews since the Holocaust didn't actually happen (if only).

[@Daphna.]

I find it heartbreaking