Despite his success in Canada, Georges needed more familiarity or connections in the Portuguese property market. They wanted to ensure that he had optimised his assets in Canada and aligned those with what he wanted to achieve in Portugal.

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Georges' family also needed to address various logistical issues, such as finding suitable schools, securing healthcare insurance, minimising any exit taxes from Canada, and structuring his assets and income to optimise his worldwide portfolio and take advantage of the double taxation agreements between Portugal and his home country.

Georges' eldest son's promising career in STEM research added another layer of complexity, as they wanted to ensure he could meet the right people. Balancing these family needs alongside his plans to invest in a real estate portfolio in Portugal underscored the multifaceted challenges Georges faced during his move.