Silver Coast Concierge · By The Expat Hustle
You're moving to the Silver Coast.
We live here.
Let's make this the easy part.
Practical, on-the-ground help for expats arriving in Nazaré, São Martinho do Porto, Alcobaça, Caldas da Rainha, Óbidos, Peniche, Batalha and Leiria — from the people behind The Expat Hustle.
No package pressure, no upsells. Just an honest conversation about what would actually help.
You're not unprepared. You're just doing this from 2,000 km away.
Here's the part most relocation guides don't talk about.
It's not usually the visa paperwork that causes the most stress. It's the practical day-to-day details. Will the house actually be ready when you arrive? Will the internet be connected? What happens if a delivery arrives while you're still overseas? Who do you call if something goes wrong and you're not here to deal with it?
You can spend months researching, reading Facebook groups, and watching YouTube videos about moving to Portugal. But at some point, you still need someone local who can be there in person.
That's where we come in.
We're not a relocation agency, and we're not lawyers. We're a small, founder-led team based on the Silver Coast, helping expats with the practical things that are difficult to manage from abroad. The things that don't always fit neatly into a relocation package but still need to get done.
Whether you're arriving for the first time, buying a property, or simply need someone local you can trust, we're here to help.
Three ways we help
Pick one. Pick all three. We'll meet you where you are.
Service 01
Turnkey Home Setup
You arrive with your suitcases. We help make sure everything else is ready.
Moving into a new home is exciting. It can also be exhausting, especially when you're arriving in a new country and trying to get settled as quickly as possible.
Many rentals and newly purchased properties are technically ready to move into, but they're often missing the everyday essentials that make a place feel comfortable from day one.
We take care of those details before you arrive.
What's included
Basic furnishing top-ups such as bedding, towels, kitchen essentials and other everyday necessities
A welcome shop with groceries and household basics ready for your arrival
Assistance with utility setup or transfers, including electricity, water, gas and internet
A personalised "Where to Buy What" guide for your town, helping you find the local shops and services you'll actually use
Optional cleaning, deep cleaning, or an arrival walkthrough
Best for
Anyone moving into a rental property or newly purchased home who wants their first few days in Portugal to feel calm, comfortable and organised.
Service 02
Eyes on the Ground
When you're away, we'll help keep an eye on things.
Owning a property in another country can be wonderful, but it also comes with a nagging question in the back of your mind:"Is everything okay?" Whether you're away for a few weeks, several months, or managing an Airbnb from overseas, it helps to know there's someone local who can check in and let you know everything is as it should be.
We provide regular visits and practical support so you can enjoy your time away without worrying about what might be happening back home.
What's included
Scheduled property visits on a timetable that suits you
Plant watering and basic outdoor checks
Key holding and post or parcel collection
Preparing the property before your arrival or guest check-in
Photo updates after every visit
Coordination with trusted local tradespeople if issues arise, always with your approval before any work is arranged
Best for
Holiday homeowners, part-time residents, Airbnb hosts, and expats who spend extended periods outside Portugal.
Service 03
Property Scout & Pre-Purchase Walkthrough
A second pair of eyes before you sign anything — one of them belongs to a handyman.
The Silver Coast has some wonderful properties, but photos don't always tell the full story. A house can look perfect online while hiding issues that only become obvious when you're standing in it.
We walk the property for you before you commit. One of us looks at it like a future neighbour — light, layout, street, noise, walkability, the feel of the place. The other looks at it like a handyman — because that's literally what he does for a living here. Roof, plumbing, electrics, woodwork, signs of damp, what's going to need money in the first two years.
You get an unfiltered, unbiased report. No commission to a seller, no agency to please. Just what we'd want to know if it were us.
What's included
In-person property visit at the address of your choice
Honest walkthrough notes covering condition, suspected issues and the questions you should be asking your lawyer
A detailed photo and short video set, with annotations on anything to flag
A second opinion on the area itself — noise, neighbours, winter feel, distance from what you'll actually use
Follow-up call to talk through it before you make a decision
Important to know
We are not lawyers, surveyors or estate agents. We don't replace a proper legal due-diligence process — we make sure you don't need it on a property that was never worth pursuing in the first place.
Best for
Anyone considering an offer on a Silver Coast property they haven't been able to physically inspect — or have inspected once, in summer, with an estate agent doing the talking.
Why us
Hi, I'm Angelique. I write The Expat Hustle — and I live on the Silver Coast.
For the past few years, I've been writing a newsletter about what it's actually like to move to and live in Portugal as an expat. The practical parts, the weird parts, the bureaucratic rabbit holes — I write about all of it, and hundreds of people read it every week.
Lately, I been getting messages from readers asking the same thing: "Do you know someone on the ground who can help me?"
The answer used to be no. Now it's us.
The "we" is me and my husband. While I've spent years helping expats navigate life in Portugal through The Expat Hustle, he's spent the last five years working on properties across the Silver Coast.
Together, we bring both sides of the picture: the practical realities of settling into a new country and the on-the-ground experience of maintaining homes and working with local property owners.We've learned a lot through our own experiences and through helping others, and we're happy to share that knowledge with people starting their own journey here.
We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We cover the Silver Coast, we keep our client list deliberately small, and we only take on work we know we can do well.
That's the whole pitch.
Common questions
A few things people usually want to know
Are you a relocation agency?
No. We don't have licences, legal qualifications, or partnerships with property developers. We're independent, and that's the point. We help with the practical, on-the-ground stuff that relocation agencies either don't do or charge a lot to do — without any obligation to push you toward specific partners or packages.
Do you cover the Algarve / Lisbon / Porto?
No — and we're intentional about that. We only cover the Silver Coast (roughly Nazaré down to Torres Vedras, and inland through Batalha and Leiria). Doing this well means knowing the area in depth, not spreading ourselves thin. If you're set on another region, we're happy to point you toward people we trust there.
How does pricing work?
We quote per inquiry. Every situation is different — someone might need two hours of our time, someone else might need us for two weeks. We don't have packages you have to squeeze yourself into, and we're not going to quote you a number before we understand what you actually need. Fill in the contact form and we'll come back to you with an honest assessment and a straightforward quote.
How far in advance do I need to book?
For Property Visit Reports, we generally need 1–2 weeks' notice. For Turnkey Arrival Setup, we'd want 3–4 weeks to do it properly. If you're in a rush, tell us — we'll see what we can do. The earlier you get in touch, the more flexibility we have.
What if I just want to have a chat before I commit to anything?
That's exactly what the contact form is for. Tell us where you're at, what you're trying to figure out, and what would actually be useful. No commitment, no pressure. Use the form below.
Get in touch
Tell us what you're trying to figure out
You don't need to know which service you want. You don't need to have a date. You don't need a fully formed plan. You just need to start the conversation with someone who knows the ground here.
Tell us where you are in your move, what's keeping you up at night, and what would actually help. We'll come back with an honest read — including telling you if what you need is something we don't do.
We read every message ourselves. We'll get back to you within two working days.