500 years of history – 1531 and counting: An achievable dream from Portugal’s Golden Age
Many of us dream of living in a historic property, marinated by hundreds of years of history; somewhere to relax, to entertain, to have friends stay over, to enjoy while
Green, healthy and safe
Travel guides generally trot out the old standards that Portugal is ‘a favorite destination for those seeking sun, beaches, golf, reasonably priced food and drink’. Tourists seeking these types of
Restoring old gems
My excitement grew as I approached the historic town of Moimenta da Beira, in the Viseu district, looking for a 16th century ‘Convento’. The owner of this historic property had
The ‘invasion of Portugal’ by US citizens is a myth…
The number of Americans already living in Portugal is low but significant, as there is a clear upward trend in those choosing this Iberian country as their new home. By
Young buyers bringing new life to inland villages
Portugal’s ‘guaranteed mortgage’ scheme for first-time buyers is a government-backed programme to help the under 35s get on the property ladder, but what effect is it having on the market?
The “real Portugal” exists
“It’s like Christmas every day,” one new resident explained, enjoying a glass of wine as we sat overlooking the river in Sertã, a town in Central Portugal that is undergoing
Have I failed to appreciate the role that Portugal’s rivers played in her economy and defence?
A 12th century Templar tower is the start point of today’s trip which tracks a section of Central Portugal’s river Zêzere, whose full 214 kilometres starts high up in the
Central charm: emerging property hotspot in Portugal
I spend time talking to people wanting to move to Portugal, looking at the Algarve and its undeniably sunny weather, or opting for a home in the Central Region of
Too old for compromise
When you look around a property on your ‘dream home’ short-list, how many times do you wish that things were different and exactly how you wanted them? Even luxury villas
Portugal – Heritage property designed for modern life
Observers snipe that the increase in US citizens relocating to Portugal is a ‘mass migration’. In reality, the numbers have been low but now are rising as the decision to