Portugal is an enticing country - the weather is great, it is still mostly unspoilt, and the people are friendly and welcoming. Approximately 50,000 British nationals now live there permanently, and many more have chosen to buy a second home in the country. Portugal now ranks third amongst British owners of second homes, after France and Spain. This new book gives anyone considering buying a property in Portugal with all the information they require, covering every step of the buying process. It helps prospective buyers work out what they can afford, shows how to recognise potential problems, and how to get a survey arranged. It will help any prospective purchaser make the right decisions. The most comprehensive book available, it has reliable advice on: location * the different regions * finding a property * financial issues * inheritance laws * the purchase process * buying a new property * renting * dealing with bills * coping with the language * education * setting up a business With maps, checklists, useful addresses and a dictionary of Portuguese terms this book is the ultimate guide to every aspect of owning property in Portugal.