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From where to rent and how to do it -- we guide you through the process of renting in Portugal.The question of whether to rent or buy while living in Portugal presents expats with various challenges and possibilities. Many factors need to be taken into consideration, most important of which is the state of the current property market and the number of years you plan to reside here. Our article, An expat view of housing in Europe outlines the broad trends and issues encountered by expats on the continent.
Housing, renting, and where to live
Next, check out our article on Housing in Portugal, where you'll find information on rental prices, contracts, and legal issues. 
Then read our article by blogger Sam Milner who writes about her experience and offers her Tips on finding rental flats in the Algarve.
If you have yet to decide in which part of Portugal you want to live, you will want to check out our Where to live piece. It will guide you through the various cities and regions you might choose, highlighting the advantages to each area.
Once you've decided on the 'where', we help you with the 'how'. Unless your company provides expat apartments, or you find something through word of mouth, it is advisable to go through a reliable rental agency. The Expatica Renting section offers useful articles to get you started.
What a good rental agent should know
If you do enlist the help of a rental agent, make sure they do their work to your satisfaction. A good agent should be able to tell you about the market, city, price and quality of housing—as well as restrictions that apply to expats, arrange visits for you, negotiate with landlords and provide a contract in English. Make sure they have a good choice of properties on their books.
Your questions about renting answered
Visit Expatica’s Forum section to ask our moderators and other expats for advice on renting in Portugal. Common questions include, ‘If the owner of his/her rental property is not prompt or does not make major repairs what can the tenant do?’ and ‘My rental agency does not want to return the deposit, as I cannot prove how much the previous month's gas bill was.’
Here is an overview of tourism and arts and culture in Portugal, from Unesco World Heritage sites to dinosaur's footprints.
If you have just set a date for your wedding, this is an exciting time for the two of you! Don't let Portugal's marriage laws put a dent in your wedding plans.
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