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By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books

By Sheila Mulvenney features@algarveresident.com British resident Sheila Mulvenney owns a home in the Algarve. She and her partner Dave spent a lovely Easter break in the region and were due

An unemployed father has tried selling his skills for one year via eBay in a bid to support his family, setting no minimum bid. Graphic designer Tristam Rossin, 36, from

Ireland plans to allow police to send “test” youths to pubs this month to check if landlords abide by laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those under 18. Faced

Almost half of Britons responding to a travel survey claimed it “rarely snows” anywhere in France, despite the French Alps attracting millions of skiers each winter, while one in eight

Local crafts admired Dear Editor. As a resident in Carvoeiro, I attend Fatacil regularly and this year, I watched with fascination as an artisan made wooden spoons with an ease

By Jenny Grainer features@algarveresident.com Jenny Grainer arrived in the Algarve to live, work and raise a family in 1968. She is a freelance writer and her book ‘Portugal and the

When to apply for a mortgage is always an important factor in the buying process. This is even more the case when buying overseas. Receiving a mortgage approval can be

Central Carvoeiro resort Monte Dourado Resort has changed ownership. New owners Colina Dourada Lda has bought the remaining assets, operational activities, including administration and service contracts, and the rental opportunities

The owner of a vintage Gibson Les Paul Special stolen eight years ago has found the guitar after it finally resurfaced on eBay. Doug Duncan never gave up looking for