The DOs & DON’Ts of Moving to Portugal | British Couple Honest Advice

Описание: We’ve been living in Portugal for just over six years now, and one of the questions we get asked more than anything is:

👉 What should people actually DO… and what should they definitely NOT do when moving to Portugal?

So in tonight’s vlog, we’re sitting down for a very honest Dos & Don’ts Q&A, based entirely on our real, lived experience as a British couple who made the move and stayed.

This isn’t expert advice. We’re not trying to sell a dream or scare anyone off. We’re simply sharing what worked for us, what didn’t, and what we really wish we’d known before we packed up our lives and moved here.

In this video we talk about:
✅ Learning Portuguese (and how fluent you really need to be)
✅ What to do before you move
✅ Renting vs buying property
✅ How to survive Portuguese bureaucracy
✅ Integrating into local life

And just as importantly…
🚫 Unrealistic expectations
🚫 Property and renovation mistakes
🚫 Rushing big decisions
🚫 Constantly comparing Portugal to the UK
🚫 Things that can stop you being accepted locally

We also finish with a quick-fire round covering:
• Biggest mistake
• Best decision
• Hardest year
• Most unexpected joy
• And whether we’d do it all again

If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, already here, or just curious about the reality behind the lifestyle — this one’s for you.

👇 Leave your questions in the comments and we’ll include them in a future Q&A.

❤️ Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel.

— Awen & Dave
Portugal MUSE