Ria is a visionary woman who is the founder of, and force behind, the Expat Centre Portugal. She organizes events to help internationals prepare themselves for their move to their new home in Portugal, and helps them build a steady network once they’ve arrived, so that they are prepared and supported for this exciting new chapter in their life.

Ria is the co-author of the free "Living in Portugal Guide for Foreigners". To download the guide, go here. 

Marisa is Head of Communication at Martinez-Echevarria law firm.

She enables cohesive and fruitful partnerships in order to increase business and its quality and support the work of the over 200 lawyers working at Martinez-Echevarria in different cities of Portugal.

Marisa is the co-author of our free "Living in Portugal Guide for Foreigners".  To download the guide, go here. 

Contact Marisa fora no-obligation consultation.

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Our motto is, “If we can’t insure you, no one can!”. As one of the Algarve’s leading independent insurance agencies, we aim to provide the best possible cover at the most competitive prices. No matter how diverse or complicated your requirements may be, we’ll find the best suited insurance solution for you.

Mention Expat Center Portugal and get special rates for mortgage protection.

Fatima is the owner & managing director of Jim Player Insurances. Contact Fatima for a no-obligation consultation.

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Mark is a local Partner for Blevins Franks – the leading international tax and wealth management advisers to UK nationals living in southern Europe. For the last 45 years, Blevins Franks has been providing financial peace of mind to British families through specialist, cross-border advice.

Having in-depth understanding of Portugal’s tax and succession rules, Mark can help you take advantage of suitable opportunities and structure your finances in the most tax-efficient way possible for your life in Portugal. 

Contact Mark for a no-obligation consultation or email your details for a free Blevins Franks "Living in Portugal" book.

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When buying property overseas many people fail to realise just how important the currency exchange aspect of the property purchase is and how banks are not your best friend! The slightest exchange rate fluctuation can make a huge difference in the pocket! One way of looking at it is that you would never buy a house in your home country without knowing how much it is going to cost you, and until you have locked into a rate of exchange you simply have no idea how much your dream home in Portugal will eventually cost!

Specialists in International Currency Transfers

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Andrés Jennings is the Regional Manager for Northern Portugal and proud to represent Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Portugal Property. With the highly-respected reputation of Warren Buffett’s company, and the most successful privately-owned real estate company in Portugal, our services are unmatched by any of our competitors. The core values: Trust, Integrity, Stability and Longevity are what make us so successful and give our clients the best service possible in Portugal.

Contact Andrés for a no-obligation consultation.

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Iva Slavtcheva is Business Development Manager for Moneycorp Currency Exchange in US. Originally from Bulgaria, Iva Slavtcheva moved to Florida at the age of 12. She joined the moneycorp team in 2014 and has been instrumental in the company’s expansion throughout the US. Specializing in personal transfers, Iva has been directly working with individuals buying or selling properties

The moneycorp group serves the growing foreign exchange and payments needs of global businesses and individuals, providing a better alternative to banks. Established in 1979, moneycorp now has offices in 10 countries, and can help exchange over 120 currencies. A team of experts is available to guide you securely through the international payment process with leading technology, while providing exceptional customer service. Contact Iva for a no-obligation consultation. Or go here. to immediately open up an account. 

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Dr. Leonor Valente Monteiro is a lawyer and the director at the Porto office of the law firm called Martinez-Echevarria. Before working at Martinez-Echevarria she worked as a social judge in the country of Porto. Being a member of the human rights commission of the Portuguese Bar Commission, she was the info point of the Europe Council Europe -HELP28

Program. In 2005 she won the Lopes Cardoso Price Award, which was awarded by the Portuguese Bar Association. She is excited to be part of the Martinez-Echevarria team, with over 200 lawyers and offices in different cities of Portugal. The legal areas she supports are: immigration,

legalization, visas, Golden Visa, non-habitual residency, taxes and business

support.

Contact Head of Communication Marisa Alfonso for a no-obligation consultation with Leonor.

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