David Fernandez

Damp and mould concerns in Portuguese apartments during wet weather

Mould and Damp in Porto Apartments: How to Spot Problems Before Renting

18 July 2026 Living in Porto

Porto apartments can be beautiful: tiles, balconies, old wood, high ceilings, good light. Then winter comes and you realise the pretty flat also has cold […]

Long-term rental paperwork and apartment keys for renting in Porto

Renting Long-Term in Porto: Contracts, Deposits and Red Flags

17 July 2026 Living in Porto

Renting long-term in Porto is not just finding a pretty apartment with nice tiles and pretending the damp smell is character. The pretty apartment may […]

Portugal visa application paperwork for people comparing moving routes to Porto

D7, Digital Nomad and Work Seeker Routes: How to Compare Portugal Visa Options

16 July 2026 Living in Porto

Do not choose a Portugal visa because someone in a group chat said it was easy in 2022. That is how paperwork bites you in […]

Residency certificate paperwork for EU citizens moving to Porto

EU Citizens Moving to Porto: Registration, CRUE and First Steps

15 July 2026 Living in Porto

If you are an EU citizen moving to Porto, breathe. You are not applying for a classic visa. Do not queue for the wrong door […]

Residency application documents for moving to Porto and Portugal

Residency in Portugal: What to Research Before Moving to Porto

14 July 2026 Living in Porto

Residency in Portugal is not one question. It is a small committee of questions wearing one coat: your passport, your income, your job, your family, […]

Official documents prepared for apostille, certification and translation in Portugal

Apostilles, Certified Copies and Translated Documents in Portugal

14 July 2026 Practical Information

Documents are where moving to Portugal gets quietly evil. Not dramatic evil. Worse. Admin evil. The kind where one office wants an original, another wants […]