Encouraging tourists to secure their holiday
At SandyBlue, we are constantly keeping an eye on all travel trends. In particular, guest behaviour and booking patterns are key to our sales and marketing success. In 2023 so
A brilliant, flexible bungalow – exclusive to Cerro Novo Properties
Cerro Novo is proud to exclusively present this flexible and well-established single storey villa (bungalow) located in one of the central Algarve’s premier residential neighbourhoods. With stunning southerly views to
Guest room readiness – Portuguese style
Well, here we are, at the end of March already, and ‘The Season’ is almost upon us. It will, of course, start at Easter and carry on until the early
Patrick Freeman appointed as new Ombria CEO
Freeman says he was “honoured” to have been chosen by Pontos Group American real estate expert Patrick Freeman has been appointed as the new CEO of Ombria in Loulé. With
Portuguese property – an investment as safe as houses
If there is one sector of Portugal’s economy that seems impervious to the climate of growing economic uncertainty and unpredictability because of geopolitical shocks and rising inflation, it is Portugal’s
A focus on guest experience matters
When it comes to travel, it’s a well-known fact that tourists want the very best experience. However, expectations have changed in the last few years. At SandyBlue, we realised that
The hidden perils of holding property assets offshore
The allure of Portugal’s picturesque landscapes, warm climate, and rich cultural heritage has long attracted expat property owners. For many years, purchasing property through a limited company has been a
British buyers are keener than ever to move to Portugal – and faster too
Portugal’s diversified offer and connectivity inside Europe is proving to be a crucial driver for the British buyer Last Thursday (March 23), the Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars, organised
Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in London counters “fake news” over end of Golden Visa
The General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, Christina Hippisley has criticised what she calls a lot of disinformation as to whether UK nationals can buy homes and get
Lisbon committed to speeding up planning permission
Lisbon City Council’s planning chief has pledged to speed up the time it takes for the municipal council to deal with planning applications, the slowness of which has been a










