How to set up electricity, water and gas
Utilities in a Portuguese home: choosing an electricity supplier, water from the municipality, piped or bottled gas and moving into a rented flat.
What this guide will cover
- Choosing an electricity supplier
- Water from the municipality
- Gas: piped or bottled
- Moving into a rented flat
- Understanding your bills
Official sources
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- Official Housing & rentals
Portal da Habitação (IHRU)
The official housing portal: rental support programmes, tenancy rules and public housing initiatives.
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Where
- Nationwide · online
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