INTRODUCTION:

www.realestate-activities.com is the informative web site of ReAct - Realestate Activities, trading name of the activities of Robert M.L. Snapper and it will give you the possibility to view which services we can provide to foreigners living in Portugal or for those who have to sort out things in Portugal. Besides this activity I am also director of REALESTATE ALGARVE - Ricola Algarvia Mediação Imobiliária Unipessoal Lda, a fully licensed Portuguese Estate Agency, and look at:

www.realestate-algarve.com and/or www.realestate-algarve.eu

Due to the fact that we have been living for 30 years in Portugal, master various languages (English, Portugese, German and Ditch) I feel that maybe you can take advantage of my “Portugal Experience”.

CONSULTANCY:

Buying a property at home is already considered as quite a big step and most likely for many the biggest purchase they ever make, buying a property abroad and in this case Portugal is an even bigger venture. Sound independent advice and information prior to making this step is to my opinion essential to came to a balanced decision. In a personal chat face to face I can maybe provide you in 1 or 2 hours the information you require or give answers to your questions.

INFORMATION:

Without doubt Portugal and in particular the Algarve has a lot to offer to the foreigner. With its fine climate the whole year round, it lends itself for many outdoor activities and as many call it a better quality of life. However do not let the sun blind you and there is more to it. For that reason I have launched a new free informative web site dealing in depth with many topics which could be of interest to you.

Look at www.realestate-algarve.info. 

CONVEYANCE - DOCUMENTATION:

Many people possibly have seen a nice farm house or made contact directly with the owners – sellers or even with a realestate agent, who does not speak your language. Language barriers are one of the most common causes for misunderstandings. Be careful with what people tell you. Most of the time there is not bad intention involved but few people now how the bureaucracy works and what is or isn’t possible. Of course a local lawyer can help, but also here

VALUATIONS:

Besides to assist you with buying and selling many may feel the need to have an independent valuation to be carried out. Are you not sure about the price of an object in mind or might you need if for other purposes we can provide this professional service.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

In case you decide to purchase a building plot or an old farm house for converting please make sure you can afford what you intend to do. Things always turn out more expensive than expected. Read the full article

ADMINISTRATION:

For quite a few clients we take care or the day to day running of their property by doing either full management, individual tailor made services etc.

TRANSLATIONS and INTERPERTERS:

In case people need documents or letters to be translated from Portuguese to English or Dutch or reverse we will be able to assist.

You may need an interpreter to speak to or negotiate or you may need an interpreter in court. We provide this service.

REPRESENTATION & TAX RETURNS:

Many people feel that they need representation in this country as they unable to communicate or are not in the country. For example I represent many off-shore companies, who now need to have by law a local representative who can represent and defend the interest of the company.

 We assist and submit tax returns for individual or companies we represent.

WEB DESIGN & IT PROBLEMEN:

 A totally different field is the world of Information Technology. Foresight is an IT company with head office in Barcelona, but is linked to our scheme and they have representation in Lagos Algarve or can come over to discuss your requirements. Look at www.foresight.eu.com.

Curriculum Vitae:

Do you want to contact me or write to me?

Realestate Activities Consultancy

t.a.v. Robert M.L. Snapper

rs@realestate-activities.com