Get in Touch · Flippin with Jim

A question worth asking is worth asking properly.

Use the form below and Jim will come back to you within one working day — with a straight answer, not a sales pitch.

What People Ask About

No question is too basic.

If you're in the early stages of looking at property in Portugal and something isn't clear — about the process, a specific property, or whether an inspection makes sense for your situation — this is the right place to ask.

Property inspection questions

Not sure if you need an inspection? Have a specific property in mind and want to know what's involved? Ask here.

Buying process in Portugal

Questions about the CPCV, legal steps, what to check before committing, or what a realistic renovation budget looks like.

General enquiries

Media, partnerships, or anything that doesn't fit a standard booking. If Jim can help, he will.

Prefer to email directly?

That works too — Jim reads and replies to every email personally.

Helpful to include

The more context, the better the reply.

For inspection or buying questions, it helps to include:

  • The location or region of the property you're looking at

  • Whether you've done a viewing yet or are still in the research phase

  • Any specific concerns — damp, structural, renovation costs, documentation

  • Your rough timeline — when are you planning to commit?

What to Expect

Clear, direct, no fluff.

Jim replies personally to every message. You won't get an automated response or a redirect to a FAQ page. If he can help you, he'll say so clearly. If you need something outside what he offers, he'll point you in the right direction.

Response Time

Within one working day

Jim aims to reply to all messages within one working day. For time-sensitive inspection enquiries, note your preferred dates in the message.

Coverage Area

Anywhere in Portugal

On-site inspections are available across Portugal. Consultations are available worldwide by video — no location restriction.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Start with the free guide.

If you're still in the research phase — comparing areas, building a shortlist, not quite ready to commit — the free guide covers the mistakes that cost foreign buyers the most in Portugal. It's free and takes about 20 minutes to read.

Or if you have a specific deal or property in mind and want an expert view

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