Opinion

By June Lover features@algarveresident.com After 35 years in the TV and film industry, June Lover retired to the Algarve in 2006.  Having owned a holiday property here for 12 years

By Jenny Grainer features@algarveresident.com Jenny Grainer arrived in the Algarve to live, work and raise a family in 1968. She is a freelance writer and her book ‘Portugal and the

When to apply for a mortgage is always an important factor in the buying process. This is even more the case when buying overseas. Receiving a mortgage approval can be

By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com Portugal was not as seriously affected by the collapse in property market prices as other European countries during the economic crisis. Spain, Holland, Ireland Greece, Italy

Ireland plans to allow police to send “test” youths to pubs this month to check if landlords abide by laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those under 18. Faced

Almost half of Britons responding to a travel survey claimed it “rarely snows” anywhere in France, despite the French Alps attracting millions of skiers each winter, while one in eight

Central Carvoeiro resort Monte Dourado Resort has changed ownership. New owners Colina Dourada Lda has bought the remaining assets, operational activities, including administration and service contracts, and the rental opportunities

By Rachel Shepherd features@algarveresident.com Inspired by her seven-year-old daughter Francesca, a special needs child, Algarve resident Rachel Shepherd has set up a website to promote businesses and amenities in the

By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books