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At
Chavetejo we endeavour to make your property sale and/or
purchase as stress free as possible and provide all the
information, support and assistance needed. Whether you
are looking for your ideal retirement home, a holiday
hideaway in the sun or an investment property we know we
can help deliver, but don't
just believe us, see what some of our previous customers
have to say about our services. |
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When
we first decided to move to Portugal we were really
worried about the logistics of buying a house,
especially as we haven't learnt any Portuguese yet.
However, I corresponded with Nicky at Chavetejo
before we visited and she was so helpful it allayed
most of our fears.
Then
we arrived in Tomar and we found our house on the
first viewing day. Within two weeks with lots of
help from all the staff at Chavetejo we had obtained
our fiscal numbers, opened a bank account, found an
English speaking lawyer and paid the deposit on our
new house.
We
cannot believe how much we achieved in such a short
time. We would have been totally lost without
Chavetejo and have no hesitation in recommending
this firm to anybody wanting to buy or rent a
property in Portugal.
Bruce and Sue Watts, formerly of Scotland
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We
came to Portugal to purchase a house after a few
months of research and expected the process to be
difficult enough, especially with our inability to
speak Portuguese.
However, we were fortunate enough to find ourselves
at Chavetejo in Tomar and all of our fears melted
away. Prior to even showing us any properties they
cam with us to the tax office to get our fiscal
numbers (one hour and 6.80€ each); introduced us to
the very helpful, efficient and English speaking
bank manager, who opened a bank account for us on
the spot (two hours), and only then took us to look
at properties having first made sure the properties
we went to view would meet our personal criteria.
All this with no guarantee that we might buy.
As
it happens we found the perfect property (on day
two) through Chavetejo and the helpfulness, kindness
and efficiency that Nicky,
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Derek
and Claudia and all the staff have shown us has enabled
us to complete our purchase within two weeks of arriving
in Portugal.
We
cannot recommend their services highly enough and even
now after completion nothing has been too much trouble
and they have continued to give us every assistance
possible. We congratulate them all on their superb
service.
Ian and
Jenny Neville, formerly of Ireland |
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On our first visit
to Central Portugal we fell in love with the
place and decided to look at rentals,
consequently we met Nicky and Derek of
Chavetejo. They advised us very strongly to
think hard before renting a property isolated in
the countryside as there would be no easy access
to large towns or the city of Tomar .Also there
would be fewer Expats to become friends with or
ask for support or assistance. Unfortunately we
did not listen to their advice and went ahead
anyway.
We found that we were isolated
and there was no easy access to supermarkets,
towns etc as the bus service to outlying
villages seems to have a mind of its own and in
some cases by passes the villages making a car
essential.Also when we
encountered problems with the rental property
there was very little help locally and we relied
heavily on Chavetejo even though the
responsibility for the rental was not theirs.
Consequently we found this experience was
putting us off moving to Portugal on a more
permanent basis.
Fortunately Nicky and Derek
became aware of this and arranged a short rental
for us closer to Tomar. After 12 months renting
in isolation we had a fantastic time in the new
rental and we would like to thank Nicky and
Derek for sorting this out for us and we are
again looking to buy a property in Portugal but
not in the rural parts. These are the places to
have a day out to not to live.
Our advice to anybody new to
renting or buying in Portugal is listen to Nicky
and Derek, they know what they are talking
about. Thank you once again.
Martin and
Gillian Digan, United Kingdom, August 2009
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Whilst visiting friends and with no previous
intention to buy, we found ourselves enchanted with
the area of Tomar and it's wealth of culture and
beautiful surroundings.
After a chance introduction to Derek and Nicky at
Chavetejo, we were soon on our way to view a
property, out of curiosity more than anything.
Needless to say the spell was cast and we were
hooked!
Our return home to Spain, the following day,
meant that all our enquiries had to be dealt with by
telephone and email. This was done very efficiently
by the team at Chavetejo.
The recommendation and introduction to both the
lawyer and bank were invaluable and these also have
proved to be very efficient.
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Although the purchase is now complete, the team at
Chavetejo still demonstrate their professionalism by
being at hand to help us.
We would recommend their services.
Tracey,
Kevin and Jack Lawson, Spain |
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Having split personalities - working in Kuwait and
home and family in the United Kingdom we of course
had to make things even more complicated by buying a
house in Portugal.
Chavetejo did a great job in making the purchase a
smooth process and calming our nerves as we flitted
from one country to another trying to view, make
appointments with lawyers, builders and the like.
The
strengths of Chavetejo in our opinion are the
personal client touch and good local links to
businesses and services.
John and Debbie Speakman, UK and Kuwait
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Before we moved to Portugal from Somerset in July
2009 we had already researched a large amount of
agents on the internet and quickly found that
Chavetejo’s website was user friendly, full of
information and extensive. We felt confident that as
a registered INCI member Chavetejo was the one to
use.
Our decision to contact Chavetejo and view some
properties was a positive move. We found all the
staff friendly and helpful, and their
professionalism made our foray into this unknown
world less daunting, no doubt due to the fact that
the core team is both Portuguese and British.
We already had a list of properties we wanted to
see, and as well as these we were also shown similar
dwellings in our price range. At no time did we feel
pressured into making a decision - instead we were
allowed to take our time and reach our own
conclusions.
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Chavetejo took us through all of the procedures and
paperwork, from opening a bank account, obtaining a
fiscal number and providing a list of Portuguese
lawyers, some of whom spoke English.
We would like to thank all the team at Chavetejo for
their assistance throughout and would certainly
recommend them if you are thinking of purchasing a
property in Central Portugal.
Elaine and Antony Vowles,
Somerset, England |
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Like most people I researched properties in Portugal
on the internet, I found many sites but over the
months leading up to my retirement I ended up just
checking the Chavetejo site. Apart from lots of
useful information and a good layout with good
quality photographs they were the only ones who took
the time to reply to my email enquiries.
When my retirement day finally arrived I grabbed my
cash, loaded the car and headed for Portugal. I had
a property in mind when I arrived, was happy to find
it was still available.
Chavetejo guided me through the purchase, opening a
bank account and setting up the utilities. Prior to
purchase they found me temporary accommodation and
after purchase they continued to be as helpful,
polite, and friendly and are never too busy to
provide useful information.
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I
thought moving to Portugal was going to be difficult.
After I arrived and with Chavetejo holding my hand I
found it was easy. My only worry now is my children will
find me and spoil my peace and quiet.
So if
you’re thinking of moving to Portugal my advice is look
at Chavetejo web site. If they don't have what you’re
looking for contact them with your requirements you will
not be disappointed with the staff or the service.
Shaun Eke, formerly Northumberland,
England |
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Satisfied
Customer. Just a short message to say, that on
arriving in Tomar which I instantly took a great
liking to, looking for a house in Portugal, I
spotted Chavetejo while driving around. They showed
me several properties in and around the area.
The help I had
from Nicky and the guys at Chavetejo was really
good, they were really great in their efforts to
help me find a property, which I did. The help and
after service has also been really good and they are
always willing to help with additional information
if you need it, for example being a new person in
the area, knowing, which phone company to use or
try, where can you buy this, where is that, where to
find goods etc etc.
Thanks again guys
Melvin Beale, England
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In our opinion
Chavetejo is Portugal's Number one estate agents.
Having just sold our property through Chavetejo we
have to say we cannot fault their service. They gave
us a complete and honest account of our property to
potential buyers and good feed back to us.
We would recommend them
to both sellers and buyers as they provide an
excellent friendly service and are an estate agent
you can trust.
John and Delia
Sutton, formerly of Almogadel, Central Portugal
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Before I moved to Portugal from Ireland in March
2007 I did a lot of internet research on properties
and the house buying process and one website quickly
became a favourite for it's clarity, wide choice of
property and quality of information - www.chavetejo.com
Therefore when I decided to settle in the Tomar area
and look for a home it made sense to contact
Chavetejo and I am very glad I did. From the first email the
service was professional, un-pressurised, courteous and
friendly.
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Nicky, Claudia and Derek took the time to
listen to my requirements and not only showed me the
houses on their books but also contacted me when they
took on other properties that fitted my wish list.
In April 2008 I found my dream home through Chavetejo
and the team were invaluable in finding temporary
accommodation whilst the renovations took place and
helping with every step of the legal process involved in
completing the purchase. The office in Tomar is a focal
point for the local British community and always a
friendly place to drop in for a chat.
My sincere thanks to you all and my very best wishes for
your future success.
Sarah Wellband,
formerly of Ireland
www.reflectionsof.co.uk
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The staff at
Chavetejo are not only helpful, but patient. They
spend a great deal of time with us when we first
arrived in Portugal to ensure we found the correct
property at the right price.
Even after we purchased our property they have
helped us settle into the community and are still on
hand offering advice and assistance learning the
language and the local customs.
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We
certainly recommend you consider looking for a property
in central Portugal with Chavetejo as they are
professional, courteous and welcoming.
Bill and Judy Chapman,
formerly of Somerset, England |
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We
were very pleased with the service we received from
Chavetejo. Even before we arrived from Cyprus the
staff were helpful and informative and were able to
assist us in finding somewhere to rent almost
immediately.
Once
we decided to purchase our own property we of course
went straight to their offices.
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The
service before, during and after the sale was second to
none and the staff went out of their way to make things
run as smoothly as possible. The service was very much
more than one would expect from an estate agent.
Thoroughly recommended.
Jim and Agnes Fritscher,
formerly of Cyprus |
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We would
just like to say; the service you provided for us in
our search for a suitable property was excellent
from the moment of first contact, you were quickly
able to establish just what we thought we wanted to
buy!
Thanks
for your upfront honest opinions and plain talking,
your willingness and effort to accommodate us, it
must be very trying for
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you guys
sometimes. In short we are very happy, we now have a
little house that we are confident we can improve and
either live in forever, or sell on and find our next
project.!
We are really
looking forward to coming over fulltime and look forward
to meeting with you again soon.
John and Mandy Winkworth,
Southsea, England |
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Fantastic, Brilliant,
Superb are just some of the superlatives to describe
Chavetejo.
When we first arrived in Portugal we were
unable to speak a word of Portuguese and Chavetejo
helped us to obtain a fiscal number, a solicitor and set
up direct debits for water, electricity, telephone and
internet access.
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Chavetejo chauffeured us
around to view properties and even organised our
daughters induction into the local Portuguese school. We
bought our villa in April 2008 and eight months later
they are still helping us. What a company.
Chavetejo are the real deal!!!
Jerry, Sofie and Natasha Celtner, formerly East
Anglia, England |
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Before moving to Portugal
in September 2007 I had been in touch with Chavetejo
regarding purchasing a small house in central Portugal
as a permanent residence for my retirement.
Upon arrival
they found me a very convenient apartment while I
completed the necessary documents for residency.
When I was ready to
purchase they showed me several places, and one of them
was exactly the type of place I was dreaming of - a
small townhouse in the Historical District of Tomar.
Chavetejo helped me with
the negotiations with the owner, and the legal
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They
were very helpful during the process and they have
remained a great source of information, advice and
support after the sale.
The staff are very
professional and personable and I would not hesitate to
recommend them to anyone looking to buy property in
Portugal.
Ed Waldron, formerly of Seattle,
America |
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Not only did Chavetejo make
the daunting task of buying a property abroad simpler
and straightforward, but they have continued their offer
of help and support which we found truly invaluable.
We will always be grateful
to Chavetejo for listening to our requirements and
finding us the ideal property with the use of their
experience and extensive local knowledge.
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Along with a professional
approach, everyone at Chavetejo remained friendly and
eager to help with any little problem which we
encountered since the sale. We would not hesitate in
recommending Chavetejo to anyone who is considering a
move to Portugal.
Michele and James
Stewart, Milton Keynes, England |
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We've lived in Portugal for
over seven years and when we decided to sell our
property in Avelar, we contacted Chavetejo as we had
heard good things about them as an estate agency.
Although the Portuguese
property market moves slower than that of the United
Kingdom, the team at Chavetejo effected a quick and
seamless sale within a short space of time. The team helped us prepare
all our property's documents ensuring they were up to
date.
Everyone at Chavetejo is
thoroughly professional, helpful and most of all
friendly and were always so happy to help even with
unrelated things. Chavetejo are not just an estate
agents, they more and we now
consider everyone in the team a good friend.
Paul and Bridgette Tonks,
Chaos, Portugal |
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From our first meeting with
staff at Chavetejo, we have found them exceptionally
professional in their role as estate agents, but more
than this; they have been friendly and helpful in all
aspects of moving to Portugal and have considerably
eased our integration into life in the Ribatejo region.
All members of staff are
supportive with a wide range of skills, helping to
alleviate all complex bureaucratic issues with buying
property in a new country.
John and Sue Trueman,
formerly Spain |
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My experience with
Chavetejo has been better than I could ever have hoped
for.
For us the decision to buy a holiday home abroad
was the easy bit, actually getting out there and doing
it was quite daunting and scary. Had we known there was
people out there like the staff of Chavetejo we would
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When we decided on the
centre of Portugal it quickly became obvious from the
quality of the web sites GekkoPortugal and Chavetejo and
the initial contacts by email that we would be in good
hands.
On
arrival in Tomar we were not disappointed, they worked
very hard to find the right property for us and to show
us as many options as possible. Luckily on our first
visit we found the ideal house and it was then that they
really got to work.
They basically took us in hand and led us through all of
the processes involved in getting the deal done, from
opening a bank account and getting a fiscal number to
setting up the meetings with the sellers, notary etc. I
don't think I have met a more dedicated and helpful
bunch of people, their professionalism and knowledge of
the area and the business is invaluable and their help
is very much appreciated.
They are still helping now, they put us in contact with
a local builder who is now working on our property and
they helped with the electricity and water companies. I
cannot praise them enough for all they did to help us
make our dream of a holiday home happen. If you are
thinking about central Portugal then you are lucky, you
can look forward to a friendly, speedy, and pleasurable
experience with Chavetejo. Thanks again guys and see you
soon.
Caimin and Anita, County
Clare, Ireland. |
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It's
ten months since we moved into our beautiful house
and thought we'd like to take this opportunity to
thank you and all of your staff for their kindness,
happy demeanour, and inspiration.
They worked
tirelessly to make sure that we were able to view
every property within our budget, and very kindly
helped a lot with translation with banks etc.
It
was quite a journey, finding a property that was
ideal for us, and we are so grateful for your sound
advice and continued support. When we arrived
at your office, we had travelled overland from
Scotland with all of our possessions, and were
living in a caravan.
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It was a
scary place to be, knowing nobody in the area,
however, Claudia, Nicky and yourself (Derek) helped
us tremendously by giving us local information and
lending us books and films to help pass the time
while the process took place, this was very much
appreciated.
We've been so impressed by your
staff's friendliness and willingness to help with
all the problems connected with buying a house in
another country and not being able to speak the
language. For example sorting out the electricity
and water supply, which was done within two days,
being given information about suppliers of building
materials so that we could start renovating the
property etc. The after sales service is second to
none, and totally invaluable.
We would have no hesitation in
recommending your company to anyone seeking to
purchase a property in Portugal.
Fred and Liz Worth,
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