The future of branded residences
Members of the American Club of Lisbon joined investors and business representatives to learn about the Martinhal Residences from Martinhal Family Hotels and Resorts co-founder, Chitra Stern. The talk was
Time to celebrate for Fine & Country Algarve
Algarve estate agent wins world’s best marketing award within the Fine & Country network and celebrates 10th anniversary The annual Fine & Country conference took place in London on March
Why every season matters in the villa rental space
Working within the Algarve’s villa rental space, it’s easy to see the summer peak season as the busiest rush of the year. While this is the case for many destinations,
Londoners with high budgets seek city living in Portugal, new data reveals
New data from the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK has revealed what Londoners are looking for when they move to Portugal. Figures gathered at the October 2022 Moving
Goal posts of government’s housing programme ‘keep changing’
Every day sees a new ‘tweak’ to original announcements of the government’s controversial “Mais Habitação” (More Housing programme). Today sees SIC television news affirm that approval of the various measures
Government prolongs public consultation period for polemic “Mais Habitação” programme
The ministry of Habitation has announced a week’s extension of the public consultation period on the government’s polemic “Mais Habitação” (More Housing) programme. Instead of ending on Monday (March 13),
4-bedroom converted farmhouse on a large plot close to Alvor
This charming rural property, converted from an old farmhouse, has been built and used as a family home, set in the countryside just outside of the small village of Mexilhoeira
Portugal remains open for business!
The announcement by the Portuguese government on February 16 that it would be ending its Golden Visa scheme has led potential movers to seek clarification and greater understanding regarding their
Pressure builds on ‘owners of vacant properties in habitable condition’
Government pushes ‘coercive rental’ plans ahead of parliamentary approval Pressure is building on owners of vacant homes in habitable condition ahead of the government’s ‘Mais Habitação’ (More Housing) blueprint being
Why tourists are choosing the Algarve for summer 2023
The rush for summer bookings has begun, with many tourists considering the Algarve as their summer destination this year. The Algarve has already had plenty of positive attention, winning Europe’s










