By BRETT HAWKINS
The past decade has whizzed by in a flash, bringing massive global change along with it, much due to the fast moving pace of the technology sector, instigated by the contagious widespread growth of the internet.
In addition, over the past decade, most of the Western world has experienced a property boom beyond the wildest of dreams, none less so than Portugal’s Algarve.
The huge appetite for property in the Algarve, mainly from UK and Irish buyers, naturally led to an enormous increase in the number of new build projects stretching from Tavira in the East, all the way along the Algarve to Sagres in the West.
Due to this unprecedented increased production within the construction sector over the past decade, Portugal decided it was time to evolve, adopting many EU standards and guidelines in the areas of Health & Safety, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Standards, etc., and all in a relatively short timeframe.
With so many changes being introduced in such a short space of time, even comparatively new properties find themselves playing catch-up.
This is partly due to the property sector boom and the ensuing rapid evolution, and partly due to the fast moving pace of technology, ultimately resulting in the majority of homes having more and more electrical accessories and gadgets, consuming an increasing amount of electricity.
This particular area, electrics, has evolved beyond all recognition. Although commonplace in most of the expat community’s home nations, it is not unusual to find a property in Portugal with part of its electrical circuit not correctly or sufficiently earthed … shocking news!
Shocking indeed, as this could result in the property owners, or their rental guests, receiving a rather nasty electric shock, which will inevitably have further undesirable consequences, not to mention very unhappy guests.
Many of these issues are now breaking the surface as and when property owners go through the process of obtaining their Tourism Rental Licensing.
An integral part of which is an electrical inspection, with one of the specific tick boxes being the suitability, or otherwise, of the Earth protection throughout the property.
In conclusion, whether you are going through the Tourism Rental Licensing process, or not, it is sound advice to have your property checked by an experienced, reliable technician, in order to provide a safe environment for both you and your guests.
For peace of mind and to find out more on any of the details contained within this article, consult a reputable experienced firm, such as GMT 24:7. They offer a unique, very low cost Property M.O.T. service to ensure the right level of care and attention when it comes to your property, giving you peace of mind and protection against any nasty, costly surprises that could otherwise be round the corner.
Brett Hawkins from GMT 24:7 can be contacted on tel: +351 282 098 600 or email: info@gmt247.eu. Alternatively, please visit www.gmt247.eu
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