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Benjamin
Algés on Aug 2024
I recently moved to Portugal with my family and faced the challenge of adapting to a new banking system while trying to buy a house. I got in touch with Mara from Results, and she made the transition so much easier. We had very informative initial discussions that helped me understand what's required here, which was great because I didn't have much background knowledge. The process of trying to purchase a house was made seamless thanks to Mara's guidance; her responsiveness and clear explanations were key, especially since I work in real estate myself and know how tricky it can be. She was able to explain technical terms in perfect English and compare the systems in the USA and Portugal, ensuring there were no surprises along the way. Ultimately, we found our perfect house, secured a loan with a structure suitable for us, all thanks to Mara’s excellent service!
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Jacques
Sintra on Jul 2024
Diogo, da Valor Desejado Lda, tem sido o meu consultor imobiliário de confiança e já trabalhei com ele mais de três vezes. Desta vez, precisei dos seus serviços para obter um crédito imobiliário e fiquei realmente impressionado com a eficiência do processo. Diogo lidou com todos os aspectos pertinentes ao crédito de forma rápida e profissional, permitindo-me vender minha casa antiga e comprar uma nova em apenas 60 dias - um verdadeiro recorde! Ele é extremamente prestável e competente; recomendo-o vivamente a quem precisar de consultoria imobiliária ou assistência com créditos.
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Hanif
Lisbon on Jul 2024
Shauna was a lifesaver in my journey to get Portuguese residency and citizenship. As a Canadian, it was quite daunting at first, especially since I had run into some less-than-helpful people before finding her. When I met with Shauna in her office, she made sense of my complicated situation – no residency yet, just a visa – and guided me through the process with expertise. It's impressive how she managed to navigate the banking system for me; three weeks ago, I had no status with any bank, but now that's all sorted thanks to her. Being bilingual is a huge bonus; Shauna’s fluency in both Irish and Portuguese made communication smooth and easy. Her connections within the banking industry are invaluable too.
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Tara
Lisbon on Feb 2025
I recently worked with Amandine at SPREADHUNTERS to get a loan for buying an apartment, and I had a positive experience. The process was fairly straightforward, and she explained everything very clearly. Amandine did personalized research based on our situation and suggested loans from different banks that suited our needs. I felt well looked after throughout the process, and in the end, we got exactly what we were looking for.
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Delfin
Durban on Aug 2024
I recently had an experience with Marco Silva, who acted as an intermediary between the bank and the property owner for me. After my wife and I were unexpectedly kicked out of our apartment in Portugal, Marco was a lifesaver. We found him on Facebook, and his services were amazing. He's fluent in English, which makes communication a breeze. With his expertise, I successfully purchased another apartment under his guidance. He's very knowledgeable about property finance issues; he's my go-to guy for any advice now. In fact, I was so pleased with his services that I've recommended him to my brother too!
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Zoe
Cascais on Jul 2024
I've worked with Shauna for both personal and business finance, and I can't recommend her enough. Earlier this year, as in the past, she proved to be incredibly effective. She consistently goes above and beyond what's expected. If any issues popped up, Shauna always gave us a heads-up well in advance. The only delays we experienced were from banks and offices, never because of her service. I've already told all my friends about her—both locals and expats—and will definitely be using her services again.
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