Renting or Home-Buying

Today, Miguel from Moviinn.com shows us around Alvalade and its surrounding areas. This vibrant area of Lisbon is full of tradition, greenery, convenient amenities, and a strong sense of community. Obrigado to Moviinn for taking the time to collaborate with us for this video! (This is not a sponsored video).

As Luísa prepares to begin law school, her brother Henrique shares his advice about who she should live with.

Rui and his neighbour Dona Benilde discuss some frustrating problems in their apartment building.

Today we explore Príncipe Real, with the help of Miguel from Movinn! Discover essential phrases and vocabulary related to real estate and everyday life in this vibrant area of Lisbon. (Note: This is a content partnership with Movinn, not a paid promotion)

Augusto’s forgetfulness leads to an encounter with Dona Irene, the porteira. They go on to discuss some problems in the apartment building. Note: A porteira is similar to a concierge / janitor / caretaker for an entire building, but nowadays this is a dying profession. The role was often filled by older Portuguese women.

Learn more about the Golden Visa program and how it has changed over the years.

Inês and Maria consider the pros and cons of Inês’s new home.

Joel and Ana discuss the cost of living in Portugal, highlighting the difference in income needed to live comfortably in Lisbon vs. other areas.

Fernando meets with his real estate agent, Eduarda, to tour a house that’s for sale. Notice how they navigate formal/informal treatments in Portuguese.

After inheriting her grandparents’ cherished home, Matilde decides to do some renovations.

Portugal’s best realtor (who loves English and “open spacing”) shows you a luxury T8 apartment, which is surely to be exactly as you imagined from the ad. Have you worked with any realtors in Portugal yet?

Óscar and Mauro discuss what furniture they need for their new home as they make their way through the maze of IKEA.