I've started watching your most recent videos and working backwards, only today did I see this one. I'm a bit late, but just want to say so, so sorry this happened to you, the nicest amongst nice people. We haven't met, but I can tell already... Unfortunately there are scammers & stinkers everywhere... Portugal is no different even when everyone seem to be so friendly and neighbourly... and offer you wine & chorizo... a few are just scum! I know what I'm talking about, I'm portuguese. Most UKpostsrs just post about how everything is hanky-dory in Portugal... and how they are living the perfect life...and I cringe! Good thing you are posting it like it is, making people aware of the pitfalls. Thank you for this video. For those that would like to come to Portugal but worry about the process, I say this: don't give up on your dream, but plan everything super well and in advance. Make a long list of all the things you, as a buyer need to check before buying and familiarize yourself with the whole process as much as possible. Ideally get in touch with a few portuguese people that know how to go about buying arural property. Not everyone does know, but all will tell you they do...! And NEVER believe the "sales spiel" of estate agents (aka realtors). They may well say they are looking after you and will (pretend) to go out of their way to accommodate & please you, but in the end they want to close the sale as fast as possible and get their commission... and move on to the next. They'll NEVER tell you about any problems. Why would they?! You might decide not to buy and that would mean their commission gone. Any problems later... "we didn't know" of course... The advice given here is good: ask the sellers for a copy of the "caderneta predial". The owners can print as many copies as they like online, but only they have access to their online account, so you can't get it yourself. Check who owns the boundaries all around your plot, it's in there. Go to the local Camara Municipal and check that the "numeros de matriz" (registry numbers) correspond to what the owners say they are selling. Likewise check the numbers of the plots around the one you are buying. And as Nick has said: ask the seller to provide you with a topographical survey of the plot, at their own expense. Costs around 300 Euros more or less, but money well spent, as any irregularities will come up. Last... but not least: buyers be aware!... In Portugal there is still a lot of rural land that is not properly registered and confusion with boundaries arises quite often, but with the digital systems and GPS now being used by the Conservatoria (Land Registry ) it is getting better. Wishing you all Happy Days!

this is a big bummer. it's swindling. you should confront the agency and the lawyer. ultimately file a complaint, they have licenses, they have to comply with rules. if you present proof they will pay for it. you look like good people, working class. I'm sure you guys will go over that.

Overselling probably...and disputes over lands it's a big problem here there is chance that the person's that sold you that land actually believe it's theirs, don't ever buy anything without all the correct paperwork, and the accompany drawing certifying what you are buying... Now relax and go to a lawyer, state your case and get your money back... It's not like the people that sold you the house could have disappeared... The entire rural areas in Portugal are a mess form an article perspective. the sate of abandonment the land arrived at created many of this problems... but with patience you will get there.. AKA it might not be malice juts overselling based on doubt.. Frist step go to the city conservatory and figure out the articles around your house... Good luck...

I am Portuguese, now living in the USA. Real Estate agents in Portugal have always had a bad reputation, but it is improving. The industry is becoming more professional. Today there are younger, more educated and knowledgeable people becoming agents. That being said, there are still some bad apples out there. My dad used to say, "when you lose, don't lose the lesson". I'm happy to hear that you're not giving up. And it's great that you're helping others avoid what happened to you. ❤🇵🇹

I'm Portuguese, in 2011 I bought a piece of land. A year later the former owner filed a lawsuit against me claiming that I had cheated him and wanted the land back. We went to court, he lost the case. To this day he has never paid me court fees. He seemed to be the most honest and humble person on the face of the earth.

When you buy always check the plans (caderneta) of the property and if it agrees with what people say. There are dishonest people everywhere and do not think this is happening because you are not Portuguese. I am Portuguese and my own brother and sisters did something similar to me.

Hi Nick, we have an amazing lawyer if you need her details. She is in Gois and a beast. Don't give up brother. Please, let us know if we can help in anyway. I'm so sorry you guys are going through this. You and Sarah are such inspirational people, please keep going!

Don’t you dare go back to the Uk Nick! It’s an other hurdle in live you have to get over, don’t let it knock you down 🤗

How awful for you. I’ve heard of people being duped by shady realtors and unscrupulous locals . I hope you stay on and fight back,surely they have laws in Portugal that have been violated here and the courts should certainly take a dim view of these practises too.

Hi Nick! I am sorry to hear about what happened to you regarding the land sale. As a Portuguese lad living in the UK I am ashamed of the people that weren't honest with you when they've sold the land. Unfortunately this kind of things do not happen only with foreigners living in Portugal, sometimes this kind of situation happen with Portuguese people as well. Portugal is a beautiful place to live, with a lot of decent and good people always available to help the next door neighbor, etc. But I can say that at the same time can be very difficult to deal with some bullshit (sorry for my expression) that we are never expecting to happen. If your heart tells you to give up on Portugal I can't blame you, but I hope you can find some strength inside of you to go over this situation and give Portugal a second chance! All the best!

Hi Nick, thank you for continuing to be authentic, honest and transparent in your vlogs while facing incredibly disappointing news. I am sure everyone can feel your frustration and disappointment and will be supporting you as you seek answers. Focus on putting your energy into finding a solution rather than dwell on mistakes or blaming yourselves. Stick with it as there are nearly 3k people rooting for you to get answers and a solution. Keep your chin up, hold on to your dreams and put the coffee machine on.

I love Portugal, I was born there, but it is incredibly corrupt and every time I have gone back to try to establish myself I was sabotaged, whether by lawyers, people with no vested interest gatekeeping me from legitimate information, or even family. Perhaps it was because I am half American and have struggled with the language but whatever. Portugal is very bucolic but people will see you as a target unless you show them you have the money to defend yourself in a very litigious and archaic legal system

Hi from Sweden. Just subscribed. Saw your first video from Cornwall and have seen them all after that. Got hooked by the fact Sarah has the same profession as I have had for 30+ years - and your bravery in this whole project. Absolutely love your sense of humor and the variety of content. BUT THIS VIDEO - IT CAN'T BE TRUE!!! Absolutely jaw dropping. You must be SOO angry, to say the least. Guess it's to expensive to start a legal process that you don't know the outcome of. Just had to leave a comment for you to know how much I have loved your content. Take care you both! Kind regards from Katarina in Gothenburg 💛

Being Portuguese who lives in the UK ,i am ashamed that someone did this to you guys !!! Its in the Register what you bought , things aren't that simple to cheat .If you payed for a piece of land that after all doesn't belong to you ,then someone is gonna pay for , we have laws to protect people , your lawyer needs to do his job , and check what is in the Register !!!!! Unbelievable !! Stay strong an put your Lawyer to work !!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you. I literally just put up a video about how my family were deceived too 😔 and tbh if it wasn't for the fine locals and Portugese friends I've made, I would have been back in the UK now. I'm off to see my attorney tomorrow. Things will work out in the end for you I really believe that. My family have been in Portugal a year today and it does get easier I promise.

Hi Nick. We've been watching you from the beginning. Don't give up - the house and view from your house will be amazing. We've lived in four European countries and had really bad experiences in Italy and Spain with our employers when we were younger. We came back and wish we hadn't. When these things happen it is always tempting to go back immediately, instead of sorting them out. Now it's harder for us to get out without Freedom of Movement and we would have had other options to stay in both countries if we'd been calmer. Remember what it's like here and how you felt before.

My heart is hurting with yours, truly. That "lawyer" must really explain what he has done on your behalf. Please have some very deep breaths and take care of yourself and Sarah, you are going to need strength, whatever you decide to do. I would not like to see you leaving this country and I believe those "people" would do that to anyone, british or portuguese or whatever.

Nick, your reaction is absolutely understandable BUT if you give up before exploring all avenues you'll always regret it. From the comments, there are people supporting you. Strength to you both! This dream is worth fighting for.

I gave ur vlog a 👍 for support. Even though I'm disappointed & sad for whats happened. Some dream's are worth fighting for. Hang in there.

Heartbroken for you guys over the dupe!! When we bought our place here in SW France, we were given a copy of the official boundary plot. It has a number on it. Please, please do not give up your dream, I am sure that it has all left a bitter taste, but you and Sarah have come this far and are clearly a strong couple. Keep moving forward and doing up the house regardless, while you wait to find out exactly what has happened here. Never, ever let the bad people of this world steal your joy or dreams.....

I’m sooo sorry, you where so ready to get going, I really enjoyed watching your videos 😬, wishing all the best .

After I watched this I couldn’t sleep because I felt so bad for you! Please remember that you wanted to own your own house so think hard before you leave it all behind! When you’re given lemons just make lemonade. It’s a beautiful area and you can do wonders with your home and the area you do own. Getting away from England was your wish. I’m from Northern California and would love to live where you live now. Please think really hard about it. I love your sense of humor and watching you restore your home. The outside shower is great. I hope to see you both again❤️🥰🙏🏼

So sorry to hear this Nick! 😢 I’m sure you can get it sorted. Please don’t give up! If the seller misrepresented what you were purchasing there has to be a legal avenue for recourse. We love following your videos, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Great advice and so sorry you had to learn this the hard way. We’re in the same boat. 🐭 🏡 We certainly can’t afford to buy a house in Canada and even buying something in Portugal we’re looking for something we can fix ourselves. Would love the chance to meet up with you and Sarah in the new year to celebrate you guys overcoming this hurdle. 🍾 🥂 You can do this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Oh, no!!!, so very sorry this happened to you! Please keep patient and steady as you are doing. Can't blame you for your feelings, i'm sure many of us would feel the same. Yes, some proper rest will help you push your reset button so you both can decide with clear minds. Your property in Portugal, your hard work rehabilitating it, and your dreams are absolutely worth your and Sara's vision for your future. Beaming you wishes for the very best snd cheering for you! Thank you bravely and kindly putting forth this warning. --Ruth

Hi Nick, just found your videos, I hope things were resolved in your benefit and I hope you didn’t give up! Will continue to watch and find out. Be well.

We love watching your videos and we sat down to watch another not expecting this horrendous news that you and Sarah are going through at this moment, I believe there has to be an explanation and definitely has to be corrected by your lawyer after all that’s exactly why he/she was hired to do, I truly believe it’s all going to work out and even better situation in the end, I must say I think Teresa the neighbour, was a god sent because I could imagine this being a lot worse believe it or not because you could of found out only when the neighbours lands were sold, they would of asked you if you were interested to buy their land you would of declined thinking you had enough land already and then it would of been more complicated (I think) and the million dollar (euro) question where is the rest of the land you bought !!!!!!!! Nick I REALLY feel it will all work out, (hope you don’t mind this silly humour) it’s too hot to work on the house right now soooo go show that what ever happened needs to get solved cause you are going to expose everyone who is guilty and you are not going away so they need to FIX it and FIX it NoW grrrrrrr!!!! Sending you both lots of love, patience and peace from 🇨🇦🇵🇹

I'm so sorry to hear your plight. I hope that you can resolve all of the issues that you face. Don't give up on moving to Portugal even if you decide to sell this place, look for another. Take care and don't lose heart.

They have a lot to answer for, but my brother keep strong you have been working like a beast and you will definitely get to the bottoms of this. I know its a huge back step back but I believe justice will prevail. I’m sure of a positive outcome mate.

Hey Nick, don't give up. You are one of the good guys who are an inspiration to us all. You have lots of subscribers who, I am sure feel the same. Find out what can be done to go after them, to at least attempt to get the money for the 'missing land' back from them. I for one would chip in to help with your costs. We purchased ours having completed all of the checks with the Camara. Not everyone is out to get you, but you still have to keep your wits about you.

My heart goes out to you both, sickening that this has hurt you so badly and crushed your spirit. At the minute you can’t see a way out, I’d be the same. Time may tell you to alter the dream, work with your land and view at the back. Build your workshop on the piddly 300 feet strip. It still has everything you both want, it’s got a black cloud over it just now but you can’t buy what you have there over here, it’s out of reach. Sarah and you are resilient, strong together, let’s hope you can salvage sanity and dream and come out the other end. Sending buckets of kindness, now go have a good bubble and wake up wiser and happy to ring my neck for this piece of advice. Jenny x

I am so sorry Nick. I hope you can get this sorted and still follow your dream. It takes guts to do what you and Sarah have done so far so I am sure you will win this fight. Sending lots of love from UK XXX

Don’t give up, your Channel is great and you will succeed, rise up and show them what you are made of, best wishes from sunny Ireland

I'm so sorry this happened to you! We are going to be purchasing in the near future, and this was very educational. My brother also had loads of issues, being massively overcharged by multiple people in his journey to buy a home. The attitude that everyone is rich and can afford being overcharged, or that it's ok to dupe people is gross. It's not everyone, but it's too often an occurrence. Sadly, just because people are nice to you, doesn't mean that they won't rip you off. Again, I'm so sorry this happened to you. Please accept the help of others and stay in Portugal! Looking forward to watching the happy ending to this! 💖💕

Don't see it as a mistake... It's a lesson learned, it's a gift.

Just watched this, I hope things have picked up and you are living your Portugal dream. Valuable info for those considering similar. I'm visiting Lagos for a holiday next week so it's all interesting. Best wishes mate.

I'm so sorry this happened, Nick. I hope this is not the end of your journey in Portugal. We need more people like you here

Nick, sorry for your dilemma. Thank you for sharing. You are a brave and honest man. Good luck and the view of the mountains and the clear blue skies are glorious beyond price.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN SCAMMED BY A REAL ESTATE AGENT, THEN, POST THEIR NAME IN THE DESCRIPTIVE IN YOUR VIDEOS...SO, THAT OTHERS CAN STEER AWAY FROM THEM...EXPOSE THE SCAM & THEY'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO IT AGAIN...AND, OBVIOUSLY, I WOULD SUE THESE PEOPLE...I AM SURE YOU KNOW TO DO THAT...;)

Really gutted for you - that's awful news. I can absolutely see how it would make you feel rotten and want to pack it all it, but I hope you stay and get through it. If you ever want to meet up for a coffee and a chat (or share exasperation about gammons in either country - we're up for that too!) then let us know - Coimbra's only half an hour away from us. Fingers crossed for you that things improve - let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

I really feel for you and your wife. Hope things did get better for you both and you are happy and healthy living your best life in Portugal. Thank you for posting!

I gotta hand it to you, you are doing great considering what you have been thru. You did not even lose your sense of humor. Thank you for your videos.

Don't give up it will work out 👍🏽💯 hang in there and stay strong ☹️

Don't give up, there are many good people and many people who are shallow and small minded, take care and Stand Firm, Peace from da UK

I hope some of the people below don't add more to your heartbreak. Some comments are super ill advised. I can't imagine how it is to save and get a treasure only to be told the treasure is not wholly yours. Just know, there are people who stand with you and also that the person that mentioned a legal fund has a great idea. Also stuff happens in crazy ways, that you only happened to talk to a neighbor who all along knew you were strimming another's land and she finally brought that up. That in turn led you to find this out. Providence, serendipity, whatever it was, I am glad it happened sooner rather than later. Later when you would have had even more invested in every which way. Much love to you and Sarah.

I'm sorry to hear your news, don't give up fella fight them all the way and make sure someone pays !!!! All the best.

Oh I hope you can get it made right. I hate it that you have been treated this way. I hope there is something that can be done please try to stay strong and don’t give up if you can. Sending good vibes from the U.S.

First, thank you for the warning, and I am sorry for your story. Yes, I read all of these stories and mistakes, and yet, it seems that even if i want to make sure all of this, there are so many expats simply snatching properties - they honestly don't care and say: "it will be ok" so one like me simply don't have the time to check everything in 1-2 days and also, find out everything about everything. once again, thank you on one side, but feel sorry for your story and hope i'm not the next one in line to be ripped off.

I just subbed as I feel this easily could have happened to my husband and I. We’re medical people, not attorneys or surveyors, please know I’m sending prayers your way.

When you a property in Portugal you see a copy of the predial before you sign anything this document shows the boundaries and the buildings and wells etc so you can see exactly what you are buying, you then sign a promissory document and give 10 percent up front before finalising the deal, if you have an agent and solicitor they will ensure that the title is clear of any debts, otherwise you will inherit them, the final document is read to you in English by the notary before payment is made by law.

Hey Nick, saw your latest Vlog and I'm so sorry and it's such a shame for you and Sarah. However, please don't give up comrade. You've done some great work on your plot and hopefully if you were to talk to the neighbours they would take a sympathetic view of the current situation. I'm also with you in terms of "Ex pat" BS. Go take yourself off somewhere for a day or two. Don't make any hasty decisions comrade. Weigh up the costs of going back to pariah Island or buying the 2 parcels of land. Keep your chin up Nick. Hopefully see you soon. Lá lucha continua!!!

I’m so sorry for this. I do hope you continue you let us know how things are going and what you decide to do. I’ve enjoyed your story thus far, but this is a sad state of affairs.

OMG... what a horrible situation to find yourself in. I bought in Italy back in 2008, never got it, years of court stress to get, so far 40 % of my deposit back. Don't give up yet but l guess, when 'the true owners' hear you MAY buy you can be sure the price will change!! What came of the meeting over the other piece of land you were telling us about? I feel sorry for both you and Sara and pray something good comes out of this. Be strong 🙏

Very helpful video and I’m sorry to hear about what happened. Good luck going forward!

Sorry to hear about this, I heard about a Portuguese guy bought a house and what he thought was the land where the house stood, but apparently he only purchased the house not the land, don't give up those people need to give u back the money you paid, there are rules and laws

How are you and Sarah doing? Hopefully there is some recourse of this travesty! You are in my prayers. God bless you both!

Dear Nick, I am so so sorry that you are going through this horrible experience. It is completely normal to go through all the feelings that you are going through. You will sort it out and someone below said “ move forward and look at solutions. If not, sell it and look for another. Don’t go back to the UK. Keep us posted since we have enjoyed every one of your videos. Big hug to you from Pensacola, Florida.

Have seen this video from a year ago only today, sounds very grim and upsetting the way you were tricked, I really hope you were able to get compensation and have been able to put this behind you. I know similar if not worse stuff can happen in Spain, moving out of one's own country into an unknown environment is always going to be more challenging I think that applies to anywhere in the world. For the locals we have "mug " written in large letters on our foreheads, but hey you have proved to be resilient ! Good luck for the future,

Thank you for sharing that info. I will definitely reconsider my plans now.

Sorry to hear this, hopefully you can sort it out 🤗. Now we are wondering if we are not in the same bucket. I need to check 🤷‍♂️

Hi Nick, dont give up, at least fight for your right. Your money is not easy to earn and save so dont give up, fight to the end and have justice done. Your perseverance will sure to be rewarded. You seem very happy with the place and the beautiful sceneries so fight for a good place. Keep up your spirit, a lot of us are all for you. Cheer up and chin up and go get those scamer...

Great video, thank you! Please don’t think you are any of those negative things you said. I have heard of this happening to people in countries across the world! Your video will HELP people, so thanks again!

I feel your pain ☹️😡🤬. Take some time out. But don’t give up on your dreams 🙏🏾❤️

Good grief Nick, my heart goes out to you, I'm glad you posted this as I have been considering moving from usa,

Hi Nick don't give up we got stitched up with some land on the island of Corfu, we love the place so made it work for us and you can too.

Please do not feel ashamed and stupid … this was not your fault … please speak with your solicitor … see if anything can be redeemed from this … … you have your health and a wonderful boss lady … together you will get through this … this is more important than anything … but don’t give up !!! Parameters may have changed , you’ll adapt to this and make new dreams … I really feel for both of you at this time … ☘️🙏😘

The real estate person and lawyer sold you something that they shouldn't sell you. It's their job to make sure what's is the legal papers is legal to sell you. This is the reason why you hired a lawyer and Realtor... Someone mess up big time .

We are just now seeing this video. We appreciate you sharing your experience. I think it's helpful for everybody buying in the future to know what to look for. So sorry it happened to you

I'm really sorry this has happened. Don't rush back to the UK, you're both starting a new chapter in life, a new adventure. There may be some way to resolve this. Chin up.

Oh man, what a heart breaking ton of bricks. Hope your lawyer can find a way for you to recover.

Sarah n Nick....so sad to hear of this situation. Please don't give up. Prayers for you 🙏

Thank you so much for your video. You've given me more buyer beware information in twenty minutes than I've received from anyone else. I'm looking at property in Portugal to escape the exorbitant healthcare costs in the US. I thought having a lawyer would ensure everything is on the up and up, now I know better. I hope you were able to get your money back.

You should never give up anything you want you will have to fight for please don't give up... through good times and bad you have our support

I'm so sorry sir and totally understand how you feel. I was shafted by a well driller. That situation caused me to not trust anyone and now I find myself sick with only two or three people to turn to for help. So pleas don't give up on getting to know you people because of this one situation.

Don’t let them grind you down.Keep living the dream.Life and people can be cruel at times but you can overcome these problems.Good luck.

Loved the little rant about expats/immigrants. wishing you so much strength & comfort with this endeavor. Thanks for informing us! I am looking to make a move myself this year and it's really helpful, yet heartbreaking to see how you got scammed. If you don't mind me asking, how do you think a problem like this could have been prevented? Genuinely asking, to see if I can gain some wisdom. If anyone can advise me in the comments would be great. Much strength to you & your family!

Honestly, if your lawyer was not able to do the only thing that he was hired for, that is verifying the cataster and ownership of the land, then you should sue your lawyer.

I'm so sorry to hear this desaster. I understand how you must feel now. And also the situation, that Sarah is in the UK and you have to discuss and think about via Phone, it makes me feel sad for you both

I'm so sorry this has happened to you Nick💔 I hope things work out for you and the solicitor pulls through for you.

Ohhhhhhh, so sorry for this trouble! Please don't pack up and go back to the UK. You still have a wonderful plot of land with a house and a gorgeous view!!!!! And you already have said how you like it there. Please follow the tips others have left. I am sure not all is lost. There will be something good to come of this I am sure! We are all rooting for you ! Please keep posting! We are tied to your journey whatever it is.

I'm sorry to hear of what hapened to you. I just want to say keep on believeing on your vision. If you give up, they win, if you keep on living with a greater passion for life, you win. Thank you for your heads up!!

Winners make the best of a bad situation. We all get shafted at one time or another and sometimes more than once. That doesn't make us stupid, it just opens our eyes. Hang in there! Be creative and keep fighting!

I have no advice, you've made the move, you know better than most, I have total respect for what you have done. You know what you have to do next and I'm sure you'll follow what's right.

So sorry that this has happened to you. Surely there are title deeds or something, these must have description and diagrams of the property. Good luck, don’t give up, fight the buggers.

OMG I can't believe this happened! You absolutely have to fight it or else others will get shafted as well. How about a crowd fund campaign to pay for legal fees? If 2.8k subscribers gave £10 or 10 euros each you'd have about 30k which is more than enough to pay for legal fees. Depending on how much those two houses cost behind you that own the land, you will probably be able to get enough money to buy them too! Hope you can get through this. Wishing you strength and good luck whatever you decide to do.

I symparthise with you.Dont give up until you have searched through everything.Take a few days to switch your mind of.Come back to fight the good fight for your dream you had.

What else can you do but trust a lawyer etc so as others have said, don't blame yourself but also thank you for sharing. It's not easy to put yourself "out there!", especially in the low moments. Just take a day at a time

I am so sorry for your current situation. But don't give up! There has to be a way to resolve your situation. I am Portuguese and have been swindled not once but 3 times as i live in the states and they think we roll in money. But like you average person that works hard for their earnings. Best of luck!

The fact that you're an honest person & wouldn't consider scamming your fellow man, does not make stupid. I'm sorry this happened to you but thank you for sharing. This is certainly something to lookout for - I only wonder how to be sure to avoid it

I am sorry to hear that but you have to know life is full of surprises good or bad so if you run into a bad one you have to live with it see the positive side of it and enjoy what is coming don't blame yourself and waste your time thinking about it there are a lot to enjoy you have a beautiful house and view so enjoy it good luck mate

This type of skulduggery is also prevalent in Greece. I visited Greece a few years ago and I bumped into a retired English couple in Greece who had been completely shafted, long story short, the Seller pocketed all the money and with the lawyers they denied that there was a sale, The elderly couple were devastated because they had lost a large portion of their savings with no recourse to getting it back. Sad Tale indeed.

I'm sorry this happened to you. Glad you videoed this.

Sorry to here but you have to keep moving forward You will get though this This is your dream you will find a way though this Stay positive

So sorry this has happened to you, there are weasels everywhere sadly. I've been in Spain 10 years and am just done with the litter, animal cruelty, loudness, and chaos in general. So I have recently bought a nice stone cottage (former barn) in France. House prices in northwestern France are currently quite reasonable. For me this is the right move. Good luck to you, I'm sure you will do what's best for you.

Hi there, it is a tough one, for sure. As with Rui bellow, you should get the agent and lawyer and file a formal commplain with the national estate agency. try not to let them get away with it. wish I could be there to try help you to sort it out. I will try get in tch with a friend that might know the right and legal way to go about it

Oh I really feel for you, that's bad. Please don't give up, make your solicitor check properly, do they have legal insurance to cover if they failed their duty? And remember whatever happens you have your wife and you two need to stay strong together. We are all wishing you the best.

I am truly sorry for what happened to you sir, I just hope you get a better outcome somewhere else.

Nick, I know its about a year, but I hope you had it sorted! I am in UK, crying out to move to Portugal or Italy. Don't feel bad, for the bad people.. I wish you all the best!!

Dont be broken ! Pick up yourself brush off your knees and be an ambassador to others that want to come there to live. You now have a weapon to help others from being scammed. Learn all you can! Use this experience to learn this field and become an expert to start a business. Learn who the good ,bad, and ugly are and warn others about them. I believe things like this happen for a reason to be put to good.

I am of Portuguese origin, living in Canada, .( born in Madeira island) Oh my gosh, I am so sorry this has happened to you! I agree wth you Nick trust no one!!! Lawyer couldn't have been very good!!!

Please stay! Your lawyer obviously didn't do her homework because she should have got the drawings from the camera for you to look at before you signed. I think your neighbour Theresa is worth her weight in gold and your plan to buy plots from your other neighbours is a good one. The weather, the views and the good people you've met are what will help to get your optimism back. Big hugs and all the best!