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Who we are and what we do
We are Gary and Shelley, the creators of the YouTube channel Change of Plan, where we share our experience of moving to Portugal and what life here is really like.
We moved to Portugal full-time in 2023, after buying our home two years earlier. Like many people planning from abroad, we found the process far harder than expected, from unresponsive agents to a lack of clear, practical support.
That experience is what led us to create Your Casa Key. Our aim was simple: to offer the kind of honest, grounded help we wish we’d had when we were trying to make the move ourselves.
We live in Central Portugal, with our main hub in Coimbra, alongside our two dogs, Teo and Lana. When we’re not working, Gary can usually be found exploring the mountains by motorbike, while Shelley brings her creative background and love of interiors into everything we do.
Explore our Portugal Relocation Services
Moving to Portugal involves more than just a visa. Our independent relocation services focus on housing, location planning, and practical support to help you make informed decisions whether you’re planning from abroad or visiting in person.
We support clients with visa-compliant rental searches, realistic area guidance, and introductions to trusted professionals, while keeping you in control of each step. Our approach is independent, housing-first, and designed to give you clarity before you commit to major decisions.
Read our reviews on TrustPilot!
"What a wonderful experience we had getting our Portuguese NIF through Your Casa Key! Very informative, supportive, friendly and detail oriented. Gary and Shelley had us in touch with their lawyer in a matter of a day, and we sent our paperwork to him and had our NIF within 12 days. Would highly recommend this company for relocation services as well! "
— Donna & Eileen"The ease of dealing with Shelley & Gary makes the stress of the situation dissipate. Communication was frequent & fluent, and we felt we could ask any question because it wasn't 'daft' to them. I can't recommend them enough; they are so accommodating and easy to deal with."
— Pauline & Steve 
"Gary and Shelley are honest with their views and opinions and were a valuable resource for us as we tried to find an apartment for our Visa appointments. Their team acts as an important middle person as you navigate the differences in a Portuguese lease and they went above and beyond when we hit a glitch in connecting one of our utilities."
— Heather & Kerry Our Latest Video
On our YouTube channel, Change of Plan, we share our real experience of moving to Portugal and building a life here. The channel is a mix of practical insight, honest conversations, and on-the-ground reality, designed to help you understand what relocating to Portugal actually looks like beyond the headlines.
