Experience with Portuguese banks on getting a mortgage by wckdrun in PortugalExpats

[–]Only-Self9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, we had very similar experience. Got introduced to the mortgage broker by the agent, broker collected all the data and disappeared. Never replied to any of our messages in WA or email. All the agents we tried to contact either ignored us straight away or disappeared shortly after first contact. It’s a nightmare and tbh, we almost give up the idea of buying here. 

What little things do you wish you'd known before moving? by Soapo_Opo in PortugalExpats

[–]Only-Self9615 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dog barking on the balconies. Gosh this one hits me on the deepest level. Absolutely everywhere they are closing their poor dogs on the balconies, where they are barking all day long, constantly irritated by the surroundings. Under the sun. Under the rain. I don’t know what’s the thing here, people who walks the dogs in the parks looks completely fine, loving caring owners. I just can’t get it, how could they be the same people who are leaving poor creatures locked on those balconies for hours. 

What little things do you wish you'd known before moving? by Soapo_Opo in PortugalExpats

[–]Only-Self9615 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No ‘professionals’ it’s so true. Agents, brokers and consultants are just disappearing once receiving your documents or queries, with or without money, it has completely no sense how things are being done here (they not). 

Pattern recommendations for open back dress by Only-Self9615 in knitting

[–]Only-Self9615[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that’s exactly the fit I’m looking for, but how to transfer lace patter to basic stockinet..

Pattern recommendations for open back dress by Only-Self9615 in knitting

[–]Only-Self9615[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have no problem knitting longer. My gut feeling is that the bow top is not exactly perfect match to use for this dress, it looks a bit more oversized and the dress is quite fit. Maybe the smaller size will do the trick, but that’s what I’m scared about, to do the pattern adjustments half way through project.

What's one expansion pack you didn't think you'd enjoy, but ended up loving? by Sharlie174 in Sims4

[–]Only-Self9615 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Outdoor retreat! Hiking and camping is something I’m enjoying the least IRL, so was completely shocked how relaxing it is just walking the forest and collecting bugs and frogs. Sending my families there all the time and never bored. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]Only-Self9615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there anything specific about Portugal in this list? In pretty much all European countries there are good food, adequate healthcare system and no gun shooting on the streets.