Don’t underestimate the power of interior design
With the property market finally back on track, make sure your house or apartment is sale-ready. Often, potential buyers can feel overwhelmed by any visible needed work (however small) or
HomeAway reports landslide holiday bookings for 2014
Oblivious to the illegal rentals controversy playing out across the country, online holiday bookings website HomeAway has reported that business is booming for 2014. Reservations for properties in the Alentejo
To renovate or not: 5 deciding factors
For most of us, property is a big investment, and one we seek to preserve and enhance in value. When thinking about remodelling and renovation projects, there are several considerations.
Portugal house prices “undervalued”
Portugal has been considered an “undervalued housing market” in a recent international report by property consultants Knight Frank. The report is based on OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
Algarve property market back on track
This time last year, Portugal was awaiting the first results of the Golden Visa scheme, there were talks of a general up-turn of the property market and the French were
Golden reasons behind growing “French invasion”
Sacré bleu! Twenty thousand French citizens are expected to move to Portugal as a new law offers pensioners tax exemption for 10 years, as well as perks for high earners.
Good property maintenance = maximum return
Owning a property in the Algarve is a substantial financial commitment, and with significantly increasing demand for holiday rentals, market competitiveness has never been greater. In February 2014, Portugal’s Economy
Portuguese property, an engineering challenge
We all know why we love Portugal, whether it’s because of the beautiful golden sandy beaches, the attractive architecture, or the fact that there’s always something to do – from
The route to a successful property renovation
Reading a map to get from one place to another is not a difficult task, but getting exact directions from Google can be a better option, with exact mileages and
Portuguese real estate on the table in Paris
French investors will be getting together on May 24, 25 and 26 in Paris to learn more about Portugal’s real estate and tourism sector. The event is organised by the


