Nov21 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 149 NOVEMBER 2021

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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ... to your November issue. This month we visit DESIGNER the beautiful Colégio Charm House, a hotel in the centre of Tavira, steeped in history with a Richard Bassett fascinating story behind it. We also visit restaurant Vale D'el Rei and sample their new winter menu EDITOR in their cosy restaurant, complete with a huge Richard Bassett fireplace... a must try during the winter months. For motoring enthusiasts we have our readers CO-FOUNDER car, it's a dirty one this month! Continuing the Richard Bassett Snr. motoring theme we meet the owner of Pereira & Gago, Mister Motorvator of Tavira. ADVERTISING For wine lovers, we introduce Casa Santos Lima, Call 961 700 200 or email who presented their wines at the Algarve Wine [email protected] Society dinner held at Benamor Golf. All this plus our usual news, finance and health DISTRIBUTION news. As ever, we welcome your comments, please 3,500 copies printed. email us on [email protected] All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, Richard Bassett, Editor along with retail outlets. COVER PHOTO Richard Bassett All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication Unipessoal Lda INDIAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! FARMER CABANAS Home grown spices imported from India gives a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 8 14 6 NEWS Local News. 46 FOOD Restaurant Guide. 8 PLACES Class Rooms. 48 FINANCE Finance news from 14 PLACES Ricardo Chaves. Restaurant Vale D'el Rei. 50 FINANCE 24 PROPERTY News from PCC. Local lodgings for newbies. 54 HEALTH 26 PROPERTY The wonders of Dopamine. Property of the Month. 55 HEALTH 30 PHOTOGRAPHY Plasma lifting. Photo of the Month. 56 GARDENS 32 TAVIRA Mediterranean Autumn Find our advertisers on Garden Fair. the map of Tavira. 38 35 MOTORING Readers Cars. 5 36 MOTORING Mister Motorvator. 38 WINE Casa Santos Lima. 42 BAD ADVICE Ask the Expat. 44 ART Artist of the Month. www.eastalgarvemag.com

News Rota do Petisco boosted the restoration of restaurants and will support 9 social projects The event generated a direct In this 11th edition, more than 13 for a Special Award, having adhered economic impact of around thousand passports were sold, so it was significantly. Here is the list of winners €400,000, with more than 135,000 possible, thanks to all the petiscadores, to of the 10 Stars of the Route: menus sold, which represented an raise around €20,000 for the institutions, BEST MENU increase of more than 20% compared to an amount that exceeds last year's and Chaparro (Aljezur) the impact in 2020. exceeds the Organization's expectations. Império - Marisqueira Brewery (Lagos) Another successful edition of the The coordinator of the Rota do Petisco Tapas Ó Desapas (Portimão) Algarve's most famous route has ended, project, Nuno Vieira, talks about the Peixarada (Portimão) with 292 incredible snacks to taste, results obtained this year: “Organizing Velochique (Monchique ) spread across eleven municipalities in the 2021 edition of the Rota do Petisco was Asa do Rio (Lagoa) the region. a challenge for Teia D'Impulsos, taking Vale d'el Rei (Tavira) In an important moment of recovery for into account the difficulties experienced Saltwater Marisqueira (Loulé) the restoration, after Covid-19, the event by the impact of the pandemic NAU Salgados Dunas Suites - was the perfect “excuse” to bring the COVID-19 for project implementation. Restaurant L14 (Albufeira) appetizers back to the table, with family Fortunately, the receptivity of both the Seafood Restaurant Casa Velha (Silves) and friends, and lead them to discover catering establishments, our partners BEST SPIRIT new delicacies and establishments, thus and the petiscadores themselves to Gigi Restaurant (Vila do Bispo) they wanted to make their work known. enthusiastically embrace one more Amuras Bar (Lagos) Teia D'Impulsos, the event's organizing route, made the 11th Route of the Petisco Humberto's (Portimão) association, now reveals the excellent a reality, which turned into another Secrets, Knowledge and Flavors results of yet another edition of Rota do success. We surpassed 130,000 routes (Monchique) Petisco, an event that proved to be quite sold and the level of satisfaction among V5 Petiscaria and Bar (Lagoa) resilient during a pandemic period. participants was very high. We are Recanto dos Mouros (Silves) This year's event generated a direct already starting to think about 2022, so Vila Petra - Bucha Tapas & Wine Bar economic impact of close to €400,000, that the whole Algarve will once again (Albufeira) with more than 135,000 menus sold, enter the State of Petisco!”. Bistro Gastronomic (Albufeira) which represented an increase of more The Best Snacks and Spirits of the Café Vitória (São Brás de Alportel) than 20% compared to the impact in Route Dayia Sushi & Cocktail (Tavira) 2020. Once again, the appetizers were invited This year, Rota Solidária will support to elect the 10 Stars of the 2021 Snack nine social projects, previously selected, Route in the categories of \"Best Menu\" with the purchase price of the event's and \"Best Spirit\", and to create a Passport (€1.5). slogan for the event, thus qualifying Source: postal.pt Source: algarvedailynews.com Proposal submitted for new Portugal to Spain bridge Earlier this week, the Algarve's Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) handed over the that technically supports and monitors the work within the proposal to the Spanish entities, for the construction of scope of the PRR, \"these are preliminary and necessary studies the bridge between Alcoutim (Algarve) and Sanlúcar de Guadiana before moving on to the environmental impact study\" of the (Spain), a project financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan. proposed corridor, to be just north of Alcoutim and of Sanlúcar \"This is a proposal, agreed between the municipalities on de Guadiana. both sides of the border, for the definition of the guidelines According to the official, the Portuguese and Spanish entities associated with a bridge, that will allow the construction of the agreed to meet monthly to discuss the project's developments, international road bridge within the funding of nine million “essential for the development of the two border regions and to euros, provided for by the Government in the Plan of Recovery ensure that it remains environmentally sustainable”. and Resilience (PRR)”, said the president, José Apolinário, of The road bridge, which will reduce the current connection CCDR/Algarve. between Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana by around 70 According to José Apolinário, the document for the construction kilometres, has been discussed for over two decades by the of the road bridge between the Algarve and Andalusia was populations on both sides of the border. presented on Wednesday to the Spanish entities of the According to the contract signed under the PRR between the Diputación de Huelva, Junta de Andalucia and the sub-delegate Recuperar Portugal Mission Structure, CCDR/Algarve and of the Spanish Government in Huelva,“to obtain cooperation for the municipality of Alcoutim, the tender for the execution the technical solutions of the project”. project should be launched in the first quarter of 2022, with “We are talking about geological and geotechnical studies, the contract running until the third quarter of 2024 and topographic survey, weighing up all effects to the environment, completion of the work by 2026. heritage and nature on both sides of the border and ensuring the The Portuguese Plan of Recovery and Resilience, which received navigability of sailing vessels to the municipality of Mértola (in the 'green light' from the Commission on 13 June and was the district of Beja)”, he said. formally approved by the Ecofin Council exactly one month later, According to the president of CCDR/Algarve, a regional entity has a global value of 16.6 billion euros, namely 13.9 billion euros in non-repayable grants and €2.7 billion for soft loans. 6 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Class rooms Located close to the bus station in Tavira, the Colégio Charm House has changed from a palace fit for a King's Chef, to a college, and now the perfect place to stay for a special occasion or a holiday in Tavira. A wealth of history, beauty with fascination to the history of his family for the traditional dream of having a second and attention to detail and the history of the hotel, one thing shines home to look after and clean. They wanted awaits you as you pass through: José and his wife, Cristina, are the ideal; to come and stay in the Algarve with through the gates of the real family people and even now that their 4 their family, without the headache of taking Colégio Charm House. children have all grown up, family is in and at care of the annual upkeep and maintenance Unaware of the charm that their core. themselves, before being able to enjoy lies beyond the decorative gates, we press During their hectic career lives, José and their precious family time. A place large the buzzer and are greeted by one of the Cristina, both in the IT industry, took the pair enough to host their friends and family, with hotel's friendly staff members to meet with all around the world. At the height of the travel comfort, space and private areas to retreat the owner of the Colégio Charm House José madness only 60 days a year were spent at to. The notion of having their own hotel that Carlos Gonçalves. home in Portugal. This experience taught they could make their own, but close to the Sitting on one of the serene terraces with a them the value, importance and genuine public and use for family reunions was in the view over Tavira, we listen to how the Lisbon meaning of hospitality. making... Conversas De Alpendre, their first born and raised multinational IT consultant For years their children pleaded with them to hotel endeavour was born, a country hotel came to live in this part of the Algarve and have a holiday home in the Algarve. However, in Vila Nova de Cacela. In a surprise move, how he and his family became the owners of José and Cristina had their own ideas of how their daughter Marta and son-in-law Tiago this breath-taking charm hotel. As we listen life should be lived. Not wanting to settle took the leap and gave up their busy careers 8 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Culture to manage the new venture. It was this brave years of successful service to the King of For thirty years the Colégio was empty and decision, along with the desire to live nearer Portugal, the King decided to give the head fell into degradation, unused, unloved and for their grandson “Small Boss” now aged five, chef a retirement gift. This special gift was a period, without even a roof. that inspired their early “retirement” and much of the land in and around the province The newly transformed hotel now has twenty relocation to Tavira. of Tavira, going right up into the countryside. rooms, and is a tribute to the college of Tavira. Conversas De Alpendre was a great success The gift of land was very much appreciated It is a place in which to be relaxed, within and fulfilled its purpose as a business and a and because of the sudden elevated status walking distance of town and offers complete fabulous place for family gatherings. Over the of the head chef, he decided his newly found privacy as it is for hotel guests only. There years José had seen the wonderful building in wealth should be reflected by building himself are rooms for families, or couples and all are Tavira that would become the Colégio Charm a 'Palace' with a Chapel to suite his status. beautifully decorated with an incredible eye House, in various states of repair, but never Many years later, after the second World War, for detail and includes ornaments collected complete. This was to be the next project the house and chapel were transformed into from José and Cristina's worldly travels. and a deal was made to buy the hotel once a boys only Catholic college. Today, many José believes that two things are essential for finished. Tavirans who attended the Colégio de Tavira a great holiday, firstly; a good night's sleep The hotel itself is steeped in history and still remember it well. and a good breakfast will be remembered. dates back to around 1780. Its story begins Like many other colleges throughout Portugal, When entering any of the rooms, you will with a chef from Luz de Tavira. After many Colégio de Tavira closed after the revolution. notice the quality of the matresses and pillows www.eastalgarvemag.com 9

Energy are exceptional. Breakfast is available for the early birds and with no finishing time for the late birds too. The second belief is that fine dining should be experienced each and every meal. All should be served according to the wishes of the client and all made to order. Eggs the way you like them, your favourite blend of juices, all made according to your wishes by their chef. Light meals are offered during the day, salads, bruschettas and during the weekends the ‘surprise’ dinners are a must. After breakfast you choose your favourite ingredients and a special dish will be created for you by the chef. The food is bought on the day, providing the freshest possible meal. Your dining experience, like your stay, is tailored to your own very unique wishes. Colégio Charm House can be contacted through facebook ' Colégio Charm House\" or by email at [email protected] 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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As winter draws in, evening dining moves from sunset dinners to cosy indoor spaces.There's no better place to enjoy a romantic meal for two, or a friendly group get together than Vale D'el Rei Restaurante at Pedras D'el Rei. Presenting their new winter menu, www.eastalgarvemag.com and having just been awarded 'Best Menu' for the Rota do Petiscas 2021, Restaurant Vale D'el Rei take their evening dinner service into a special place. Tucked away, you'll find a cosy chamber complete with a huge fireplace, the ideal place to dine during the chilly winter evenings. Surrounded by traditional Portuguese decor and memorabilia, the new menu consists of hearty food, perfectly prestented in an intimate atmosphere. Restaurant Vale D'el Rei are also planning a special New Year's Eve dinner, with the possibility to dine and stay the night at Pedras D'el Rei, check facebook for details. For reservations call: +351 960 486 696 or 281 380 600 Email: [email protected] 14

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Property Local lodging for newbies With the holiday season extended due to the excellent weather and the relaxing of restrictions, the property rental market has been good. If you're thinking about renting out your property, there are tax implications to be aware of. By Robert Bijker, Happy Homes Algarve Those who visited the Algarve PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE in September and October this year were pleasantly ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU INTAS surprised by the more than exceptional good weather Happy Homes Algarve is currently looking for additional good quality that they encountered. Simply rental Villas and Apartments to offer to our customers for next season. Algarve promotion at its best! Most places If you have a property to let, please contact us for more details' were pleasantly busy during this period as people took advantage of the possibility to travel again. This in turn was also good for local businesses in general. The property market also remains active and prices were 7.6% higher in Q3-2021 versus a year ago, according to data from Imovirtual. It may well be that you are in the process of searching for a property to buy, or have just bought one. Like most second home-owners you will want Confused about the new rental law? some rental income from your property to cover costs, or in the case of an investment, Contact us for specialist advice. you would want to maximise your return. Short term holiday rentals are governed by h a p p y h o m e s l da. Contact us today: 281 320 283 the Alojamento Local laws. As one of the w ww.p o r t u g a l - a c c o m m o d a t i o n . c om oldest property management companies in R ua Dr. Parreira 1 37 the greater Tavira area, Happy Homes have next to Barclays Bank assisted hundreds of clients getting up and 880 0 - 3 46 T av i r a running in a cost efficient manner. Happy Homes can obtain the rental license REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE (licença de Alojamento Local) on your behalf and open the rental activity in compliance with the law. You can file your rental income under GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS the simplified regime, which means that you are only taxed on 35% of your income. The remaining 65% is exempt. Under the simplified regime there are no individual deductible items allowed, however, you do benefit from the 65 percent exemption from income tax. Non-residents pay a flat rate of 25% over the 35% that is taxable. Residents add the rental income to their other income which is taxed LHV - 1062 at a progressive rate. The 1st year you benefit from a further 50% reduction in tax, which Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you in the 2nd year drops to 25%. Only in the decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, third year you will pay tax over the full 35%. charteredsurveyors andinterior designers. We have been in business for over 16 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied This is effectively 8.75% of your total rental clients. We currently have over 900 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. If you are the owner of a good quality Contact us today: 281 320 281 income, which makes it easier to remember. property and wish to sell, please contact www.l an d an d h ouses a lga r ve. com If your rental income is above Euro 27.000, us to arr ange an appoin tment you will need to prove that you had 15% or TAVI RA VI L A MOURA more expenses. If you cannot prove this with invoices, your effective tax rate goes up. Rua J osé Pi r es Padi nha 1 78 N1 25, B enf ar r as, B ol i quei me Furthermore, you are automatically exempt 8800 - 354 Tav i ra 810 0 - 068 B ol i quei me from VAT for the first year of your rental activity. 24 www.eastalgarvemag.com

If your first-year income exceeds € 12.500, you guests with a rental receipt that includes the RESTAURANTE must then register with the tax department (or commission the portal charges you. The VAT FRANGANARIO online) by the end of January the following year on this commission can be used to offset other to be subject to the VAT regime. VAT liabilities, but under the simplified regime, Tavira VAT on rental income is charged at 6%. This can the commission cannot be deducted as an be compensated with the VAT paid on expenses expense. TRADITIONAL therefore you should keep your invoices (with If you have a VAT credit it is possible to claim PORTUGUESE CUISINE your name and fiscal number) in order to claim this back. However, you need to be aware that back VAT, even though you cannot deduct the tax department may scrutinise your rental Travessa Almirante Candido dos expenses under the simplified regime. You activity. In case you have not been including Reis 139, Tavira 8800-318 pay the higher rate of 23 percent VAT on most the commission charge of a portal in the rental expenses, therefore in our experience, you will receipt for your guest and/or you are staying for Telephone: +351 963 882 952 not pay any VAT because it balances out. VAT a relatively long period in the property yourself, Facebook: Franganario Tavira needs to be reported to AT (tax department) on the VAT on expenses incurred during your own a quarterly basis. If you have high expenses in a stay may not be allocated to your rental activity given year, the VAT can be carried forward and as it was for your own benefit. used to offset future VAT liabilities. Lastly, homeowners from the United Kingdom In addition you are responsible for the reporting need to be aware that due to Brexit they will of your guests to SEF (border and immigration need to appoint a fiscal representative. control), issuing timely rental receipts for your At Happy Homes we have many years guests, and reporting monthly income to AT the of experience in dealing with all of these following month. Some councils require you requirements on your behalf, making sure you to charge your visitors a tourist tax, which you are in compliance with the law and giving you must pay to the council on a monthly basis. Only peace of mind. Should you need property VRSA in the East Algarve requires homeowners management and letting services contact us to to collect a tourist tax at the moment. schedule a meeting. An accountant's annual tax filing of your rental income costs roughly Euro 90. (excl. 23 percent Robert Bijker, Director vat). There is a surcharge if you need to report Happy Homes Algarve VAT on a quarterly basis. Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 If you are using a rental portal for your bookings, be aware that you must provide your 8800 - 354 Tavira Tel: 281 320 283 Fax: 281 321 901 www.portugal-accommodation.com REAL TIME. REAL KITCHEN... MADE FOR YOU. www.eastalgarvemag.com www.desiespaco.com 25

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The detached house has 4 bedrooms and Property two newly appointed bathrooms, a of the month purpose built made to measure kitchen that has been equipped with state-of-the- Eco Quinta - Tavira art appliances and is open plan to a good sized living room with wood burner, a large entrance lobby and another spare room. There are several terraces around. In the garden in the rear part of the property is a lovely swimming pool that is heated by solar panels. You will find also an annex and a garage and a permaculture project... Refª: HOME2078Q Location: Santa Catarina F. do Bispo Price: 695.000 € www.russell-decoz.com [email protected] call: +351 289 792 785 +351 911 765 100 Do you have a house for sale? Contact us and learn about our sales strategies. Licença AMI:870 @russelldecoz www.eastalgarvemag.com 25

Property Casa Anibal R/C loja B, Estrada da Manta Company AMI 7673 Rota 8900-038 Vila Nova de Cacela Office: Tel/Fax 281 952 820 Solicitor Mobile: 00351 911 041 862 specialising in: SALES: www.algarvemantaproperties.com Real Estate RENTALS: www.algarvemanta.pt Property Conveyancing EMAIL: [email protected] Family law NEW INSTRUCTIONS Power of Attorney DETACHED VILLA, FAZ FATO DETACHED VILLA, PICOTA / English, French and Spanish / TAVIRA €300.000 EUROS TAVIRA, €390.000 REF 2786 speaking REF 2801 • 3 Bed, 3 bathroom Telephone: +351 281 321 794 • Private heated pool • Basement garage Mobile: +351 963 096 407 • Solar for electric and water • Modern interiors • 3 Bedrooms in total • Equipped kitchen with island Email: [email protected] • Open plan living/kitchen • Master with en suite Tr. Das cunhas n.º 35 • Plot 381m2 • Plot 966.80m2 8800-372 Tavira • 13Km from beaches, 7km from golf • Fireplace in living room • Peace and tranquility ALGSAIMPLRY VE Advertise properties PROPERTY ISSUE NO. 1 APRIL 21 with us, in a brand new independent property magazine for the Algarve, at only €150 per month • 6 issues per year • 8,000 copies per issue • Distributed across the whole of the Algarve directly to Villas, Rental cars and more. • Give potential buyers a walkthrough of your property over a two page spread, for just €150 a month. Call Jake on 966 044 143 or email [email protected] 28 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Compass Property Sales www.compasspropertysales.com Rua de Santo Estevão 25A [email protected] Tavira. AMI 17591 Call us +351 281 323 876 ¤259,000 BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED TAVIRA CENTRE APARTMENT IN HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER CONDOMINIUM WITH POOL & GARAGE Located in a high quality, popular and gated condominium in the very heart of Tavira centre with communal swimming pool, this fully furnished and equipped modern 2 bedroom apartment, with two sun terraces and a private garage, enjoys an airy double aspect (East-West) with open and green views. Situated a stone’s throw from the River Gilão with all its beautiful riverfront cafés, this immaculate first floor apartment offers tremendous rental potential. • Property size: 90 m2 • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Town centre location • Private garage • Elevator • Double glazed windows • Security shutters • Full air-conditioning • Sold fully furnished • Huge rental potential • Energy rating: B • Ref: A-GTY MAIN OFFICE – (Waterfront) Ava Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira TEL: 281-370277 Mobile: 91 7212498 OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela TEL: 281-951165 Mobile: 91 2177055 EMAIL [email protected] LICENÇA No 504-AMI WEBSITE www.estealgarve.net This attractive 4 bedroom villa (204 m2) was built in 2002 to a high standard with air con. and central heating, has got a lovely front and back patio, roof terrace and a good sized garage. Conveniently situated in a residential area with cafés and restaurant. 1.7 kms from Tavira, 3.4 kms from golf course and 4 kms from the beach. €364.000, ENERGY CLASS: C www.eastalgarvemag.com 29

PHOTO OF THE MONTH Once again it was a difficult to choose a winner this month, a very worthy winner from David, but sometimes the subject matter can make the difference. As usual submitted to the Facebook page: ‘Algarve Amateur Photography group’ 30 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Urb. Lagar - Cabanas Top floor, Terraces with good orientation Garage, Sold furnished! 145.000€ Photographer: David Hegh Lovely townhouse From: Odeleite Santa Luzia centre Camera used: Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 Walking distance to all facilities Comment: The East Algarve offers so many photographic opportunities, my wife and I recently made it our home 3 bedrooms after first discovering it 15 years ago. Spotted this Roof terrace and patios inquisitive kitten in Alcoutim during a visit for Sunday lunch. 280.000€ www.eastalgarvemag.com ALGAR VILA, Lda Since 1986 (AMI 431) Travessa das Cunhas, nº 29, 8800-372 Tavira, Faro (+351) 281 324 115 Tlm. 00351 963 660 971 Email: [email protected] www.algarvila.com 31

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ON THE ROAD READERS CARS Luis Pedro Sousa is the owner of \"I use the jeep to get around the tricky terrain of 4034 lbs (1830 kgs), the Pajero II (V20) 2.8 this month's reader's car. His pride when I go shooting with my family and friends, TD has a turbocharged Inline 4 cylinder Diesel and joy is the 1996 4X4 Mitsubishi it is also used for everyday driving. We have engine producing a maximum power of 125 PS Pajero (Shogun in the UK) 2800 challenges between my friends to see who can (123 bhp - 92 kW) at 4000 rpm and a maximum Turbo Diesel. get up a very steep hill, down a steep drop, torque of 292 Nm (215 lb.ft) at 2000 rpm. The Luis loves the jeep for off-roading up in the through rivers and deep water without rolling power is transmitted to the road by the all wheel mountains, on dirt tracks and through rivers, over or filling with water\". drive (AWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox. especially so in the rain. Technical Data: Road holding, handling and ride comfort, The jeep is fitted with the high air intake so as to The Pajero has a fuel consumption of 11.3 the Pajero II (V20) has Independent Double keep water out of the engine. litres/100km (25 mpg UK) and accelerates from Wishbones, anti-roll bar, Torsion bar front Luis also likes to go hill climbing on almost 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 16.8 seconds. It has a suspension and De Dion axle. Coil springs. anti- vertical drops. top speed of 96 mph (155 km/h), a curb weight roll bar rear suspension. www.eastalgarvemag.com 35

Motoring MISTER MOTORVATOR Everything from new car sales to car cleaning, used car sales and car rentals to servicing and repairs. João Gago, owner of Pereira & Gago can assist This month we meet João Gago, owner of several businesses, all 'SimplyWash', a premium car cleaning service father son and wife business. João's wife does car related and all in Tavira. (pre-booking only). the most important job, the accounts, and son Originally from Estoi, João started João's latest venture is their new car sales João Pedro takes care of sales. Continuing his first business there when he and service center. This is located in what was the family's love of motoring, son João Pedro once the Citroën dealership, close to the large is a very successful rally driver and is currently was just 18 years old. A small used car lot which Chinese shopping centre on the EN125, on running in third place in the regional Rally he ran for 19 years. In 1995 he moved to Tavira the way out of Tavira towards Cabanas. This is championships. and opened Pereira & Gago, close to where Aldi now João's flagship premises where he offers The Pereira & Gago dealership are always in Tavira is now, on the EN125. everything from new cars sales (all marques happy to assist, you will be made very welcome Since then, João took the opportunity to buy a to order), used car sales, bodywork repairs, at either of their motoring facilities. car rental company. SimplyCar Rentals was set mechanical repairs, tyres and servicing. We Telephone: 281 326 628, up and a new location found, right on the river visited the sevice center which has a tyre fitting Email: [email protected] Gilāo opposite the old market and is currently bay, eight car lifts and a spray booth/oven, all Website: www.pereiraegago.pt the only car rental company in Tavira. Located immaculately clean and tidy. For car rentals see www.simplyrent.pt in the same buiding is their car cleaning service Pereira & Gago is a family owned and run, 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Places Benamor Golf host The Algarve Wine Society dinner with a selection of wines provided by wine producer Casa Santos Lima, the Algarve's largest wine producer Wine ‘Happiness is only real when shared’ Share a dinner with friends at this popular and cosy restaurant, in the heart of Tavira 38 www.eastalgarvemag.com

The prestigious Santos Lima family have long had associations with the Eastern Algarve, but it was only in 2013 that they made the decision to follow the Phoenicians and the Romans before them and purchase land and plant extensive vineyards in the Tavira area. Today, Casa Santos Lima, with its multitude of wineries in almost every DOC in the country (Lisboa, Alentejo, Minho, Douro and Algarve), is the largest single producer in the Algarve, having today conquered 40% of the total production. With Portugal currently ranking eighth in the world for best wines, Casa Santos Lima is the most awarded wine producer in Portugal holding over 1,000 accolades. Its most recent title is 'Best National Producer of the year' for Portugal, by the AWC Vienna, International Wine Challenge. The Algarve Wine Society was lucky enough to be able to taste some of these local wines (along with others from elsewhere) at a dinner in the lovely setting of Benamor golf, appropriately in Tavira. Duarte O’Neill, in charge of national sales, represented Casa Santos Lima, having made the journey down from Lisbon. Members and guests gathered on the pretty terrace to enjoy a glass of Espumante Bruto de Portugal, a lovely fresh, fruity, sparkling wine, before heading inside for dinner. Preparation for the night was exceptional. The tables were spacious and the copious number of glasses were gleaming. Food and Beverage Director of Benamor, Ricardo Gonçalves, excelled. LAB (so named because of Sr. Santos Limas’ admiration of the Labrador dog) Rosé accompanied an interesting salmon ceviche, then the local Al-Ria Sauvignon Blanc complemented a delicious fillet of sea bass. Next, another Algarve wine, Al-Ria Reserva Red, was served with an excellent fillet steak before a Douro wine, Quinta de Porrais, with a cheese selection. Dessert was replaced with a glass of Casa Santos Lima’s Lisboa “Late Harvest” before coffee was served. It was a lovely evening of old friends seeing old friends, again in a lovely setting. The next meeting of the Algarve Wine Society will be a lunch at Hotel Eva in Faro on November 17 to taste the wines of Herdade do Sobroso, which will be presented by family member and oenologist, Filipe Teixeira Pinto. By Gaynor Stapleton www.eastalgarvemag.com 39

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EAxpskatBToAurDs ADVICE... the Not all advice is good and not all people are as genuine as you may think. Enjoy our 'bad advice' column from the expert we have all met, know and love... the Expat. This month we have a strange on an ExPat page! so she is placated. Try as the society might, edition of 'Ask The Expat' as we She wrote, 'HELP!’ She said she could see she will not leave! She just throws bibles at go into the deepest realms, never the unseen and hear the unheard like many us! Unless anyone can offer us a solution, we delved into before. Will we make women think they can, but she can, truly! guess the couple cannot sleep together again, it out alive or sweating profusely She needed help to understand these new a phenomenon which often happens anyway. after entering such a terror? talents and why she was being abducted by I guess they'll need to hire a hotel or sell to a As Halloween and the dark winter beckons, strange beings at night after going to the local single person with less wedded habits. we have been invited to interview The New bar. They were just surrounding her! ‘Our sympathies to the couple. So apart Age ExPat Algarve Paranormal, Supernatural I knew she needed help so we met and I took from this active case, what else is the & Psychic Society. her into a deep trance to enter the confusion. society looking into?’ Are you a believer in things that go bump in It turns out, the accident at Pego do Inferno Sam: So much! We currently have a planning the night? Indeed is there life after this article? opened a portal to many realms in her mind. application in to dig up Cacela Velha, as in Let's find out! ‘Goodness! So what were the visions about seance, our team communicated with a Pirate With our guest of the two co-chairs of the Inferno?’ under the time of Henry the Navigator. the society, Samuel 'Epiphany' Jones Sam: Well, our society has many explanations. This Pirate has buried a lot of precious from Todmorden in the UK, now living in First we used advanced dowsing rods to treasure, but the pinpoints on the map are Moncarapacho, and medium Lulu 'Bruxa' discover the intense ley lines there. vague, which will mean digging up the whole Wood who says she is an intergalactic being, The 1755 earthquake ripped open time fort. He is a ruthless spirit and won't give up but was born in Alabama before then and now and space. We discovered those lost in the his secrets easily! resides in Santo Estêvão. carriage in the 18th century never went to hell, Lulu: But we are working on him! We just Hold on to your seats, as this could be a jolty but ended up on another planet. At night, we need a psychic translator as he only speaks in ride! have society vision circles and visit them. Portuguese, which is not helpful when trying 'Welcome Sam and Lulu! Tell us about The couple that fell from the carriage) are to scribble down what he says in a trance! why you started the society and what you still alive and are now Royalty on the planet Sam: We are also trying to help a family research?’ Anarres several solar systems away. whose father went missing after going to the Lulu: 'Thanks, Sam, I felt you asking me to go The problem is, locating the portal. It has Manta Rota nudist beach. first so I will. Well, it all began three years ago now shrunk to a very tight crack so only the The problem is after using me as the human after a visit to Pego do Inferno, the famous smallest beings can fit through. conduit in a sand based Ouija Board, all waterfall which Portuguese legend says is We are communicating with the aliens that present were suddenly overcome by a spray a gateway to hell. I went for a swim there seek to come and save earth soon, also of ectoplasm in our eyes. We were blinded! and was found two days later in a sense of having an understanding of our solar systems One of our members stumbled over and fell delirium speaking in tongues. as direct descendants of Uranus. onto a cactus and another into the sea. There Some say it was because I fell into rocks from We will give you a heads up, when they decide is resistance in those dunes! the swing ropes causing myself a concussion they can fit us into their spacious agenda. ‘That sounds quite a slippery adventure and waking up in Faro A&E, but this is not ‘Oh I hope you locate that tight crack! with the Never-Realm.’ true. It was far more than that! The medical But are there more earthly supernatural ‘So, to our readers, how can they join and staff couldn't understand the language I was discoveries you have made in the Algarve? help you open others' eyes?’ suddenly fluent in, but it wasn't the gibberish More traditional hauntings?’ Sam: Really, we recruit anyone who cares they assumed it to be. Sadly, those symptoms Lulu: Oh yes, terrifying things. In Tavira there to listen. We are a profoundly talented, subsided… They contained many prophecies is a converted old nunnery that now houses imaginative and interdependent group, so if now forgotten. Idiots! luxury apartments. you feel uncanny, just deliver your offerings I had such intense visions in the hospital bed We have a current haunting case of an angry into our spiritual spam box. and somehow having never been psychic nun who torments this poor couple. Every Lulu: Yes, other than the traditional email, I before, this knock on my head awoke my time they go to the marital bed, the ghost of will hear you call from a 30km radius if you spirit guide. The knock awoke abilities that the nun rips off the bedclothes and throws send me a mental note. have never gone away! objects at them! Sometimes she will lash ‘Otherwise the email is…?’ Sam: This is where I came in as a ufologist them and they awake with welts on their back! Sam: and hypnotherapist. 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Art ARTIST OF THE MONTH: MAGDALENA MOREY Magdalena Morey is a mixed media abstract www.eastalgarvemag.com expressionist Artist. Her seascapes are from the Algarve coastline and islands and her figuratives are exceptionally popular. A truly international artist, Magdalena Morey was born and trained in Lublin, Poland and after many years of living in both the UK and Switzerland, she now lives and works in rural Spain. With a keen love of colour and texture, Magdalena pours excitement, anticipation and even the occasional tinge of loneliness into her abstract expressionist paintings, reflecting the emotional ups and downs that accompany a life of traveling. Using a variety of different media, including pastels, watercolours, gold leaf and acrylics, Magdalena creates landscapes and figurative artworks that are beautifully eloquent and exploding with life. Magdalena's work can be viewed at Tavira d'artes in Tavira, call 962 012 111 to arrange a visit. 44

New Artists and new Artwork... Come and visit. wwwwww.t.atvaivriaraddaarrtteess..ccoomm www.taviradartes.com wwwwCV.awfilaslwiCcutV.aesfuil:asblsi9c:utoe6suTo:bs2r9k:oa60.Tocv21rkoe2a0.smcv11soe12a/sm1t1saJ1aa/v1tcEaJiraqmvacEiuardqmeailuaadsueriFlasPotsu:relelstPto:sasewetvssasoiuvsroasiar:aad8d8aw,Taw,[email protected]@wniaCn,g,sV.g8asf8tmitmla8sal8aic0utg0agaes0ur0iri:lblsaa--..9:33ccomm6o7o7To2.4m.4mrkcca0o.ocv1mmoe2sm/1/tst1aa/a1vtvaJiraivracEia.rqmd.aduaadaerilatrsuretsPtse:eetssasvsoiraad8aw,Trwatevwisr.@ian,gs8tm8a0ga0rila-.3cmo7.4mcom/tavir Follow us: Follow us: A FUN PLACE TO MEET Campo Martires da República 8800-378 Tavira LIKE MINDED PEOPLE Opposite the PSP Police station AND BY Tel. 281 324 305 EMAIL: [email protected] THE WAY, Art supplies: WE ALSO PLAY Oils, Acrylics, Water Colour, Washes, Brushes, Canvasses and more! CROQUET! Haberdashery & Fabrics: A huge range of fabrics, wools, Everyone is welcome, threads, zips, buttons and sewing all nationalities, equipment. beginners and Picture Framing: Large selection of picture frames. experienced to play Hobbies: golf croquet on our Thousands of items to decorate and lawns at Pedras da beautify for the hobbyist. Rainha in Cabanas de 45 Tavira. If you want to come and meet us you will be made very welcome any Wednesday or Sunday morning after 10:00 and your first time is free, or for more information contact us by email. PINK FLAMINGO CROQUET AND SOCIAL CLUB Email: [email protected] www.eastalgarvemag.com

Food Your Restaurant Guide This month's selection of just a few of our favourite restaurants, but don't just take our word for it, here are the latest trip advisor reviews. RESTAURANTE FRANGANARIO For the best Chicken in the Algarve! Trip advisor review: Trip advisor review: Best restaurant in the area. A bit more expensive than other Best chicken Piri Piri in Tavira restaurants in this place, but it is worth it. High standard. Delicious food, fish or meat. The owner is so nice, she can We ate here several times and it was always good. I highly speak English, French, Spanish and of course in portuguese. recommend this restaurant. 15 Euros plus beverage. 20 Euros for three services. Review date: September 2021 Review date: May 2021 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Avenida Maria Lizarda Palermo, 14 B 8700-081 Travessa Almirante Candido dos Reis 139, Tavira 8800-318 Moncarapacho, Portugal Tel: +351 963 882 952 Tel: +351 939 163 759 Facebook: Franganario Tavira Email: [email protected] ORECSATASUTREALLNOT Trip advisor review: Trip advisor review: Super spot by the River Best meal EVER. Had one of the best meals we have ever Loved this place its food flavours and choices were superb had anywhere here! We opted for steak on the stone not especially the fish garden and asparagus. Fab presentation having a clue what to expect!! It was absolutely incredible!! and wines to match... I will be back. Would highly recommend 5***** Review date: October 2021 Review date: June 2021 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Largo Dr. José Pires Padinha, 8800-354 Tavira. Rua da Liberdade, Next to the Post office, Tel; 927 437 297 Tavira 8800-399 Portugal or see Facebook ‘Marazul Tavira’ Tel: +351 915 087 614 46 www.eastalgarvemag.com

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR FUTURE HERE IN THE ALGARVE? Is it time we addressed the ageing elephant in the room? Consider your options for the future, in time you may not be as independant as you are now Perhaps we try not to think about it too much, or maybe you have The most drastic option would be a care BBQ area, only available to them and their a home somewhere you plan to home facility. Currently in the Algarve we guests. return to, should the time come only have one international (English speaking) On the premises would also be a Restaurant, care home, which is fully occupied at the Croquet lawn and Padel tennis courts, which when you or your partner need moment, and with a waiting list. Apart from would all be open to the general public. Most a little extra care or a helping hand. But let's buying a property on the complex (also very importantly we will have medical facilities face it, the time will come, and we will all have limited availability), full care would be the only available. This will include a doctor's surgery to deal with it eventually. option, but again, there are no current places and nurses at hand 24 hours a day. So what are your options? Of course going available, and if there was, it comes at a hefty So how would you benefit by renting one 'home' is one of them, but where do you price, especially if you don't require the full of our suites? consider home now? How would you feel speciality care on offer. Well, all of the concerns mentioned before returning to a place you haven't lived for A much cheaper option would be a Portuguese are taken care of. Should you or your partner years, leaving your friends, lifestyle and the facility. Although ideal for native speakers, require help, even for a short period of time, wonderful climate you probably moved here many of us struggle with the language. How you simply stay at your suite for as long as you for in the first place. What would the place would we feel surrounded by people speaking need to. Help will be there should you need it, you left years ago be like for you now, at this Portuguese 24/7? I'm not so sure that would at the press of a button. If you decided one of age and stage in your life? After all, the world work for me. you needed care on a more permanent basis, and you have seen drastic changes over the So what are we left with? A care home back you have the option to move into your suite. last few years alone. Of course many of us home? Well, if you're from the UK, I can assure This would even allow you to release equity have family who would love to take care of us, you (from experience) this is a very expensive on any property you may have, should you but is that really an option today? Do we want option, and with laws changing on a regular wish to. to become a burden to our children? They basis, what will our rights be in the future? Is Where's the catch? have their busy lives to get on with and do selling our homes and assets to pay for care a Honestly, there isn't one. You will have no they really have time or space to take care of sensible option? I'm not so sure. long term contract, you may vacate your suite granny and grandad? Up to now, it appears our options are limited. after giving a short notice period. There will An alternative is homecare. Perfect if you Here's where we think we have a solution. be a nominal fee for upkeep of the property know when you'll need assistance and are Our idea is to offer a place that has care and of course utility bills. The monthly cost able to plan ahead for help. This, however, facilities available should you need it... for a suite is the same as you can currently can become expensive, should you need care whatever level of care, whenever you require rent an apartment for in a typical town in the more often. The other concern is, would the it. The idea is to rent a suite on a monthly East Algarve. limited number of companies offering this basis. This suite will be yours and yours only, Where's the location? type of service have enough staff to look after and available for you to use, as and when We are located only 15km from Tavira, Fuzeta you when that time comes? Maybe this is a you wish, even as full time accommodation. and Olhão. risk people are willing to take, however, now Facilities available include an outdoor pool, If you would like further information, or would is the time to ask ourselves, is it a viable, safe, indoor pool, gym, sauna and turkish bath. like to visit the complex please email us on reliable option? Residents will have a private restaurant and [email protected] www.eastalgarvemag.com 47

Expert financial advice Keep up to date with our Finance expert, chartered accountant Ricardo Chaves from All Finance Matters. READERS Q&A Each month we receive different questions from our readers, by Portugal, we use the OECD model tax When referring to the dividends, these will although some of these convention and this can be used to ascertain not be taxed in Portugal, nor in the UK. In questions are related to specific what type of incomes may be taxed at source fact, if you are a resident of Portugal but or not and therefore are exempt in Portugal, receive dividends from the UK, then the UK has the power to tax them under article 10, situations, sometimes the under the NHR status. although it does not if the recipient is not a UK resident. On the other hand, Portugal will answer may help you to better understand So in view of this, as you have the special NHR not tax such dividends in the hands of a NHR either, because the UK may tax them under the tax system in Portugal and answer the status, your situation in Portugal will remain the DTA. This way, the non-habitual resident of Portugal may receive dividends from UK queries from other readers. the same, even after the 1st of January 2022, sources completely free of tax. As a Portuguese tax resident, you will declare your pensions will remain exempt, irrespective your worldwide income here, including the Q We have a rural tourism unit near of how much tax you pay in Sweden. rentals from UK properties. However, under São Bras de Alportel and would like the NHR status, these rentals will not be taxed Qto install an electric charger, so that our We have finally decided to move to in Portugal, but will continue to be taxed in the Algarve in January 2022 and the UK, as the property is located there. clients can charge their cars when staying Please feel free to send us the questions you with us. We will not charge for this. Are found a property to rent near Boliqueime. may have to [email protected]. We will select some of these to be published. there any tax incentives to do this? Can What should we be doing before departing EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E we deduct the VAT and the cost of this from Belgium? What do we need to do on PROMOTE YOUR investment? arrival in Portugal next January? BUSINESS WITH US FROM ONLY €65, As you are making an investment that will The first step is to obtain the NIF (Portuguese UP TO €295 FOR be part of the service you offer, this is an tax identification number). The NIF is required A FULL PAGE acceptable expense, both for both residents and If you would like to promote your on VAT and Corporate If you are considering non-residents of Portugal Tax. Please note that if wishing to open a bank business with the East moving to Portugal, Algarve magazine you are on the simplified conducting any kind account, do any kind of contact us on regime, your tax is based deals with real estate, on your gross income, acquire a residence permit, [email protected] or Tel 961 700 200 therefore the investment of business activities contract an internet will not be deductible on provider, etc. Hence, if you As an advertiser you automatically become a your tax, just the VAT. or even simply are considering moving to In case this installation staying here for Portugal, conducting any distributor, and will be is only for business use kind of business activities provided with a number of and not for the use of prolonged periods of or even simply staying copies to issue to your the clients, providing here for prolonged periods customers. your business has an time - registering NIF of time - registering NIF is electric car and the is a priority. a priority. charger is installed within We can assist you in the premises of your obtaining the NIF, for this business, the expense we will require a power will also be deductible, it doesn’t need to be of attorney, copy of passport or id card and used by clients, so it is an investment that can utility bill or driving license with your current be made by any type of business. address in Belgium. Q We have recently received Q We have owned a house in Loulé information from the Swedish Tax since 2010 and as we retired Authorities that they are changing the recently, we decided to move permanently rules for taxation of private pensions in to Portugal. We have the NHR status and such a way that, starting January 1st receive a private pension, dividends from 2022, they will be taxed with the fixed 25% our UK company and a small salary (not SINK-tax. Now I wonder if you know of taxed in the UK). We also have rental any subsequent change in the Portuguese income from UK properties. What taxes rules with reference to this change? will we pay in Portugal? 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Expert financial advice By Andy Oliver, CEO of Private Client Consultancy Top Money Management Tips for Businessowners and the Self-Employed Before diving into this month’s your money is making sure to separate your expectations because you have ensured that financial advice article, I would like earnings as a business owner or sole trader from you always have a reserve. This ties back into to first share some great news. your personal finances. This seems obvious, but understanding cash flow and cash burn. I am proud to announce that when you work for yourself, more opportunities Now, that brings us to the next point. There is a Private Client Consultancy has for your money to become entangled arise. reason we say in the industry that your money qualified as a finalist in the 2021 Spear’s Wealth To ensure that you have the correct money in should work as hard as you do. Once you are Management Awards. To be among the ranks the correct account, it is essential for you to seeing a steady flow of income, you can start of some of the biggest names in the financial understand how much money is being spent looking towards garnering wealth. It is essential industry is an honour. I am thankful for our hard- and at what rate (cash burn) and how much to make the distinction between your working working team and fantastic clients for getting us money is readily available (cash flow). If you capital and non-working capital. You can always this far. Now, let’s go for the win! have the right amount of money in the right make additional money from what you already This month, I would like to take some time to place at the right time, then you can account have. Therefore, taking the excess non-working speak to those that have chosen to go at it for operating costs for your business, personal capital and making it work for you is imperative. alone and are either self-employed or new expenses, and ultimately income when your For example, if it’s the wrong time to expand business owners. business begins to see a profit. your business, then invest in other companies. The past year and a half has allowed many Ensuring that this is all organised is key to Additionally, put away the money you expect to people to reassess the way they want to live maintaining your financial stability. Knowing the go towards taxes into a savings account so that their lives. One of the main areas in which this amount of money you can expect for yourself you make interest off it. seems to have occurred is by making changes each month will not only prevent you from Next, build up an emergency fund. Deduct a to work lives. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, incurring debt, but it will also ultimately save certain amount of your net income and put it many more people have been setting up their you time and hassle as you won’t be left with towards this fund. Once you have enough money own businesses and taking on freelance work, as much to do when tax season comes around. saved to account for any unexpected expenses, either out of necessity, or simply because there Therefore, you should establish monthly goals you can start investing. As your business grows, are benefits to doing so. One that I imagine for your business and pay yourself a fixed you will be able to invest more in it. Or even draws in the most people, is the fact that income when possible. For example, if you are better, ensure that a friendly bank manager has an there is no one to answer to but yourself. This self-employed, a useful tip would be to create a immediate credit line available for you. is both a blessing and a curse, as there are business account and pay yourself from there There are numerous considerations when many responsibilities that come with running a each month, leaving the rest of the money to running your own enterprise. Considering how business. For one, you are solely responsible for invest back into your business. In the first few you can run your business in the most tax your taxes and pensions. Being your own boss months of operating your business, however, efficient way is at the top of that list. If you run is one thing. Being the boss of your finances is you must ensure that you have enough a company, you need to determine whether it another. In order to gain financial autonomy, you personal funds to cover any unexpected costs. is more beneficial to you to take a salary or pay must develop an effective strategy for managing Additionally, you must keep track of your yourself in dividends. You also need to decide if your money. This goes beyond keeping track of allowable expenses so that you are prepared you will use a director’s loan account or a credit your income and expenditures. for when it is time to submit your tax return. facility. Lastly, whether you are self-employed or Financial planning when you are your own boss If you know how much you can deduct from managing a company, evaluating social security can seem daunting. It requires effort, time, and total income on your tax returns, then you will rates and pension contributions for tax relief is a keener awareness of your incomings and receive the most in deductions on your tax bills essential. outgoings than if you were receiving a wage as possible, meaning less tax. Finally, this is where we come in. Work with a slip from an employer every month. Of course, Once you have separated your earnings into financial adviser. Not only do we have the tools when you’re working all day and trying to get groups and have calculated your expenditures, to help you make the most of your investments, a business off the ground, the last thing you set aside around 20-30% of your net income but we also will devise a bespoke retirement want to do is come home to a pile of bills that for taxes. Of course, this will differ for everyone. strategy for you. If you are self-employed or need sorting. Additionally, there is always a Depending on your operating costs, that amount run a business, you do not have an employer certain amount of risk that comes with owning may not be feasible. If you are a freelance contributing to your pension each month. a business or being a freelance worker. There worker, business expenses will likely be low. If Therefore, you need to do all the heavy lifting are start-up costs to consider and perhaps your business provides goods, however, you will when it comes to saving for your old age. When employees to pay. When starting a business, have more expenses. Therefore, doing regular the time comes, you do not want to lose out on you may not even see a profit for the first several bookkeeping and accounting checks will allow the state pension you are entitled to. Private months or longer. This may leave you feeling you to determine the percentage you can set Client Consultancy will ensure that this does not overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are some tips I aside for taxes. Thinking in percentages is happen. can provide you with that will make the process useful because it makes it so that you can tailor If you would like to discuss your plan with a a bit easier. your plan to suit your earnings. This way, you qualified adviser, please get in touch with us at One of the most important aspects of managing do not set yourself up with unrealistic financial [email protected] 50 www.eastalgarvemag.com