DECO informs…Are there any advantages in buying a property from a bank?
The number of properties repossessed by banks due to unpaid instalments has increased rapidly over the past few years. As banks are not geared towards managing properties, they are forced
Lunchtime debate on waterfront property law
A lunchtime debate designed to shed light on the waterfront property law controversy which blew up in the national media last year will be taking place at Hotel Tivoli Victoria,
Make the most of your basement
Basements often get overlooked, or utilised for storage of generally unwanted items. But give it a second thought, and that wasted space can add some serious value to your home,
Sustainable Homes group holds first event
“How can we improve the homes we live in?” formed the biggest question asked of Sustainable Homes Algarve on Monday at the Conrad Algarve. The recently-established organisation aims to combat
New association promotes sustainable homes
Recently-formed Sustainable Homes Algarve has invited guest speaker Chris Barton from the British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce to officially launch its energy efficiency resource for businesses, investors and homeowners. Sustainable
Algarve hardest hit in house price fall
Bank property evaluations fell by an average of around 3% in 2013, with the Algarve registering the steepest drops of all. According to the national statistics institute, property values in
Kitchen layout planning advice
During the early stages of planning a new kitchen there are a wealth of information and options available, which can be overwhelming, so consider the following before you engage with
Property market boasts three-year high
November saw property sales at their best for the last three years. According to data from the Portuguese Housing Market Survey (PHMS), the penultimate month of 2013 registered the highest
Fine & Country goes west
Long-established Western Algarve estate agent Chris Garveigh and his wife Jacqui Holt are the latest addition to the growing international network of Fine & Country agents. Chris and Jacqui’s company,
Planning, the key to success
The level of success in everything we do can often be measured by the extent of our planning. For example, when buying a car we begin the planning by first