We believe...
Moving country is a brave act. People who do it are special. (And slightly crazy.)
Trying to figure out new and strange situations every day is stressful and exhausting. We've been there.
Knowledge is assurance. Information builds confidence.
A community of friends makes it fun. Knowing who to call for help makes it easier.
Our goal for you: independence in your new country.
Our Values
TRANSPARENCY
We strive to be honest & straight-up. We don't sugar-coat or hide reality. We aren't afraid to admit mistakes. We do our best to fix any quickly and simply.
TEACH TO FISH
The more knowledge you have, the better things go. "Give a wo/man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a wo/man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime."
MEMBERS FIRST
We are first and foremost a membership organization. We listen to what members need and want. If we can make it happen, we do.
6 Ways ExpaCity is Different.
1. AN EASY-TO-USE RESOURCE ALL IN ONE PLACE.
Think of ExpaCity as a media channel where everything you need and want to learn about getting to and getting established in your new country is all in one place, in easy-to-absorb videos -- like a Netflix for moving to Portugal.
Our webinar Library lets so you get what you need on-demand — when it fits your personal journey and schedule, whenever it’s right for you.
It’s all in one place without advertising or slicked-up videos -- no need to scroll through endless distractions.
Each webinar shares high-value information that brings you one step closer to being an informed, independent resident. You'll be inspired and equipped for your new life in Portugal.
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2. VITAL PLANNING AND MOVING INFORMATION...AND MORE.
We monitor over 250 moving-to-Portugal social media sites to learn what you find complex, frustrating, missing, confusing or downright wrong.
Then we research and identify professionals with the right information, who can express it easily and clearly, and who want to share their expertise. Most of our Experts know firsthand what it's like to be a stranger in a strange land.
ExpaCity Experts share hard-to-find info like: the why of Portuguese processes, how to identify risks, success tips locals know, questions to ask, and cost realities.
We cover topics other webinars don’t: the emotional pain points of moving country, how to navigate healthcare situations, why Portuguese buildings can be cold and damp and how to manage it, and we pull back the curtain on tax myths and opportunities.
Embedded in each webinar are real-life cultural “rules of the road" delivered by professionals who help people like you every day.
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3. YOU GET CONTEXT SO YOU'RE AT EASE IN NEW SITUATIONS.
First, we cover subjects in a "101" overview so you get up to speed.
Then we listen to the questions you ask, and use them to inform our next-level webinar deep-dives so you get the vital details that help you get as close to local-knowledge as possible in a short time.
We never cram everything about a topic into one encyclopedic webinar. No one learns well that way.
And we never just skim the surface either. Your time is valuable. We plan each webinar so that every minute you spend with ExpaCity is worthwhile.
We invite different professionals to share expertise on the same topic so you learn the range of approaches.
You get 360-degree understanding, like formation about buying property from a real estate agent, an architect, a property inspector, a mortgage broker and a construction renovations expert.
You get the whole picture so your expectations are in the right place and you can make more confident decisions in a real situation.
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4. NO EXPERT BUYS INTO EXPACITY -- WE INVITE ONLY PROFESSIONALS WE TRUST.
We vet each expert. Each meets high standards of expertise, "gives back" to the foreign resident community, agrees to generously and honestly share knowledge, and demonstrates exceptional client service.
ExpaCity has no exclusivity because different experts may have different approaches and not every expert is right for everyone.
We believe you should be able choose. Webinars are a virtual first meeting to get a sense of the info and expert, then decide if you've learned enough to DIY a situation, or if some help suits your needs.
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5. DIRECT ACCESS TO EACH EXPERT WITH ONE CLICK.
ExpaCity has a unique DirectConnect system to contact our experts.
Just find the expert, tell them what you want, and click "send".
Your request goes directly to the expert, ushered by ExpaCity, so they know you're a Member.
Experts enjoy working with ExpaCity Members. They say Members are more informed, and it's a more personal and efficient relationship from the start.
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6. MEMBERS ARE A CARING COMMUNITY.
Members say the best, unexpected benefit of ExpaCity is the real community.
There's something special about people who join ExpaCity.
Members are real friends. They truly support each other. They meet up on scouting trips, look at apartments for each other, help with bureaucracy, share tips and information, and after arrival, get together for travel and fun.
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