Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Portuguese real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Lisbon you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Portugal.

When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Portuguese real estate words and phrases.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Portugal: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.

Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Portugal move as much as possible.

Information on renting out property for short-term lettings; including rules and regulations, eligibility, how to register and what documentation is required.

Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Portugal: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tennant.

A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in Portugal.

Moving in? Information on the essential services in Portugal and how to get them connected to your home or office in Lisbon, Estoril, Cascais and Setubal. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.