What was the personal situation or challenge?
Linda is a seasoned entrepreneur from New Jersey. Looking to relocate, she wanted to continue running her multiple businesses in the States, but now from the more relaxed environment of Portugal. This included buying a luxury property to call home in the Algarve and real estate to invest in nearby.
Linda's career had kept her mainly within the U.S., leaving her unprepared for such a significant transition abroad. She recognised the importance of seeking expert advice, especially for finding the perfect luxury property, whilst Linda's unfamiliarity with the local real estate market concerned her.
Linda's daughter was passionate about horse riding, so finding a home with nearby stables and trails was essential. Ideally, they wanted to settle in an expat community where they could socialise with similar families and share experiences.
How did Portugal Pathways help?
Portugal Pathways was key in supporting Linda and her family’s move to Portugal. They introduced the family to a development that had its nearby equestrian centre, and one of their real estate partners found us a perfect villa that allowed Linda to enjoy the family and have a separate office away from the property to continue her work remotely, giving her the best of both worlds.
Our experts helped Linda buy some rental properties in Portugal for investment, which, in the long term, will allow her more time with the family and less reliance on her US businesses, which was her goal. Portugal Pathways also supported the family in connecting with other expatriates, helping them feel welcome and part of the community in their new home.
