Buying a house in Portugal? Don’t skip a property inspection! Many homes here hide serious problems like damp, mould, poor insulation, and shocking energy inefficiency. In this webinar, you’ll learn the hidden risks of buying property in Portugal and get expert home-buying tips to avoid costly mistakes.
Expert guest information & contact: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/energon/
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Join us for an eye-opening session with Nuno Fernandes from Energon, Portugal’s go-to expert for building inspections, energy efficiency, and home comfort. Discover the real risks most expats face—like homes that are colder inside than out, hidden mould, poor insulation, and shocking ventilation issues that can wreck your health and wallet.
📌 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:23 What’s the most surprising or shocking flaw you’ve ever uncovered during a property inspection in Portugal?
05:23 For foreigners dreaming of a Portuguese home, what’s the biggest reality check they should expect about building standards here?
07:42 Why aren’t property inspections standard practice in Portugal?
11:20 Can you explain why so many Portuguese homes are actually colder inside than outside during winter?
14:14 What type of heating do you usually find in Portuguese homes?
14:55 What are the main causes of mould and damp in Portuguese properties, and how serious can these problems become?
16:58 Why is poor ventilation such a common issue?
19:15 How do insulation and energy efficiency standards in Portugal compare to other European countries?
21:38 What hidden building flaws do you commonly find that can end up costing buyers thousands after they move in?
23:25 If someone is viewing a property tomorrow, what are the red flags they should look out for—even without expert knowledge?
26:14 Using an inspection as a tool to negotiate on price
27:42 What kind of specialist equipment do you use during inspections, and what can be revealed that the naked eye can’t see?
29:18 When is it absolutely essential to hire a professional inspector, and are there any situations where it’s less critical?
30:40 How much does a typical inspection cost, and can you share an example where your inspection saved a buyer from a financial disaster?
32:04 You’re working to make property inspections a standard part of the buying process in Portugal. What resistance do you face, and why is there pushback?
33:58 If you could give just one piece of advice to anyone considering buying property in Portugal, what would it be?
34:40 How difficult is it to get building permits?
36:00 Summary & final advice
Don’t risk your health or your savings. Learn how to spot the hidden dangers and make your Portuguese property dream a reality—without nasty surprises.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
*ABOUT EXPATS PORTUGAL*
Since 2005, Expats Portugal has been assisting people in finding the information, contacts & support they need to migrate to, settle in, & enjoy Portugal!
Having already been through the process ourselves, our team is keen to assist in making the process smoother, help you avoid costly mistakes, & get the most out of Portugal, sooner!
Through our many years of experience, we've built & continue to grow our excellent network of trusted professionals; bringing you the most reliable & up-to-date advice, as well as negotiating exclusive discounts on your behalf. We enjoy sharing our contacts, knowledge & experience to offer extra support in all aspects of moving to Portugal.
*COMMUNITY* - Our network of members come from all over the globe, all united by our interest in & love for Portugal. We connect through our community forum & events.
*SUPPORT & INFORMATION* - In addition to the wealth of information on our YouTube channel, you can ask questions & search through thousands of useful forum posts to find all you need. Everything from: country specific information such as, moving to Portugal from the USA, D7, D8 & Golden Visas, Portuguese citizenship & residency, tax in Portugal, NHR tax breaks, buying & renting property, the best places to live, retiring in Portugal, healthcare & medical insurance, Brits in Portugal & so much more! - https://expatsportugal.com/community/
*EXTRA SUPPORT* - You don't have to struggle through this alone! See our
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Ruthie's Table 4
For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.