Homeowner's association

Anyone who has a shared swimming pool for all the people in their apartment building in Portugal knows what a delight it can be to cool off in the summertime, but you have to bear in mind that there are certain precautions to take and rules to follow.

It's not always easy for neighbours to live together, especially if you live in an apartment building or block of flats. Be it loud music, construction work, or noisy animals... there are those who have difficulties in complying with the rules of good neighbourliness.

If you have a four-legged, or even two-legged, friend, you’ll probably want to bring them to Portugal with you to share your new life in the sun.

How long has it been since your building had any work done to it? Is it a legal requirement to do carry out reparations to the communal areas every now and then? What happens if there are people living in certain flats of the apartment block who don’t pay their condominium fees?

Have you just moved to Portugal and are missing your country? Have you been living in Portugal for a long time, but want a better way to keep up with all the news from back home and watch your favourite soap operas?

Winter is coming and it's important that you know how to regulate the heat in your house, so you can enjoy a warm home when the temperatures in Portugal drop and make sure you’re not paying too much.

Do you have a doorman in your apartment building, or did there used to be one? Is there a flat set aside for this porter to live in but now it’s empty?