AFPOP in Portugal

AFPOP stands for Association of Foreign Property Owners in Portugal. This association was founded some 15 years following what already existed in Spain for many years.

At the moment thousands of foreigners have become members, initially only in the Algarve, later also in the rest of Portugal and the association also has representation in England.

The main advantages of being a member are the following:

• Regularly updated information bulletins
• Monthly UPDATE, the informative newsletter
• Information services from the Portimão office
• Assistance with legal and bureaucratic problems
• Advice on obtaining professional services
• Support through your Area Representative
• Specialist publications for members
• Access to preferential insurance
• Membership of Cartão 65 (senior discount scheme)
• Discount on joining ACP, the Portuguese Automobile Club
• Discount on purchase of Mazda cars at Nipauto
• Discount on services
• Discount on medical insurance (BUPA and Exeter)
• Free automobile route planning service through Europe
• Membership AFPOP Golf Society
• Regular social events in your area

Address:
AFPOP
Lote 6, Loja C
Urbanização Quinta do Morais

Apartado 728 - 8501-917
Poço Fojo
Portimão – Algarve - Portugal
Tel: 282 458 509
Fax: 282 458 277
E-mail members@afpop.com

This article is written and provided with permission by Robert M.L. Snapper, fully licensed real estate agent in Portugal.