10 Ways To Research Your Potential Move To Portugal |
Posted: June 14, 2019 |
Read 10 ways to look into your potential move to Portugal to help ensure you're completely prepared and informed when it comes to this huge life change.
It is easy to go on holiday anywhere and imagine living there. The problem is, most of us are in holiday mode when we think about that kind of move, and so, the realistic parts of what it would actually mean to move to your chosen location aren't considered. This could lead to a move that isn't right for you, so it always pays to properly research a potential international relocation before making any commitments.
Portugal is a popular country for relocation, and it could well be a great choice for you. However, there is a lot to think about to ensure it suits your needs. To help you get started with your research, here are 10 ways to research your potential move to Portugal:
Read Any Articles! Any articles you can find on the subject, read them, you can never know too much!
Listen To Podcasts There are podcasts for everything and anything these days, including relocating to Portugal so if you prefer listening to reading, find a relevant podcast and start your research that way.
Watch Youtube Videos Youtube videos are handy as they are usually less than 20 minutes long so you can easily learn about Portugal and moving there in small bite sized chunks of time.
Speak To Friends And Family Here If you know somebody with friends and family in Portugal, speak to them about what they know.
Speak To Friends And Family There Know somebody who has actually moved to Portugal? Get in touch and ask them questions about what it is really like.
Checkout Expat Blogs/ Websites There are lots of blogs and websites from people in Portugal who have made the move, which includes plenty of realistic information without any upselling or persuasion.
Speak To Estate Agents Over There Speak to English speaking estate agents over there for information on property and costs.
Speak To Specialist International Removals Companies Over Here There are companies over here that help people move to Portugal, so they will be a wealth of information for you, albeit with a salesy slant, so do be aware.
Plan A Trip If you're thinking of relocating because you love holidaying in Portugal, why not plan a trip specifically to look into living there? You can plan to visit with a much more practical head than usual, looking at the cost of living, property and other practical elements you usually don't think about when you visit.
Consider A Trial One of the best ways to research any move is to do a trial. You could of course just 'go for it' but if you have doubts, why not plan a six month trial? At the very least you get a six month holiday and you learn its not for you, and at the most, you feel totally assured that this is the right move for you.
Moving to Portugal could be incredible, but it is so important to do your research so that your decision to relocate is informed. The more you know, the more likely your move to beautiful Portugal is likely to be right for you.
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