British property expert says Portugal is more attractive than Spain, Italy or France
Forget about Spain, France or Italy. Portugal is “the place to be now”, according to British real estate expert Ashley Foakes. He believes Portugal offers “better investment opportunities” than the
Tourism grandee says Portugal can become “property hub”
Tourism grandee André Jordan has said that Portugal “has the chance of becoming a world hub” in terms of “property, business and services”. The statement came in an RTP interview
Unique property renovations with a modern twist
In tranquil countryside in Western Algarve, a unique concept in home renovation is unfolding. A run-down Portuguese quinta is being faithfully restored with painstaking attention to detail and authenticity; it’s
Eliminate rising damp and save on your energy bills
Many old and even new houses are affected by rising damp problems. The lower sections of walls and floors in basements and on groundfloors are often saturated with water, which
Dynamic development days
Market confidence has returned to the Algarve resort market In order to provide some insight into 2016 and looking forward into 2017, this newspaper asked me, as a resort development
New IMI rates to be levied on rustic land
Annual IMI (rates) levied on rustic land are about to change – according to their size and location. Jornal de Negócios explains that “a proposal” to this effect will be
Infrared Heating, a concept copied from the Sun
We easily get so used to the wonderful climate of the Algarve that we often forget temperatures can suddenly drop in the cooler months and ruin our comfort. Actually, it
Quintessentially Estates opens office in Quinta do Lago
Global independent buying advisor Quintessentially Estates, specialising in search and acquisition, has announced the expansion of the company’s portfolio to Portugal. Headed by Quintessentially Estates Portugal Managing Director, Robert Brand,
Christie’s Real Estate affiliate opens Algarve office
After establishing itself in the north of Portugal (Porto), Luximo’s Christie’s International Real Estate has now announced the opening of an office in Vilamoura Marina. According to the company, the
Real estate sector dubs 2016 a “great year”
With 2016 almost at an end, real estate specialists are looking back on what they consider to be “a great year” for Portugal’s property market. In fact, they say it