Great value properties
By Stephen Anderson Stephen Anderson is the Managing Director of Infinito Real Lda and has a broad knowledge of the real estate industry in Portugal. Having held senior positions in
Portugal’s political and financial crisis
By Raoul Ruiz features@algarveresident.com Raoul Ruiz Martinez is a resident financial consultant for Finesco Financial Services Ltd., Glasgow. Finesco Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services
Message in a bottle
A German boy who tossed a message in a bottle off a ship in the Baltic 24 years ago has finally received an answer. A 13-year-old Russian, Daniil Korotkikh, was
Algarve property staging service
Trying to sell a property can be hard during these economically difficult times, however a new property staging service from Algarve business woman Elaine Saunders could be the difference between
Cuisine on the coast
No doubt, Portuguese cuisine served up at little tascas and churrasqueiras is one of the many things we love about the Algarve. But sometimes Portugal Confidential yearns for something a
Online chatting babies
A video of a pair of diaper-clad babies seemingly engaged in an animated conversation in a home kitchen was a fast-spreading YouTube sensation. The two-minute snippet of the lively exchange
No more macho language
Mexico’s interior ministry has released a guide to reducing sexist language in government offices of a nation renowned for its machismo. The Manual for the Non-Sexist Use of Language is
Work is not good for you
Tennis elbow, writer’s block and even athlete’s foot are problems than can cause considerable discomfort, and more than a little embarrassment. Adding to the list of potential health hazards, the
UK tax cheat gets much more than he barg bargained for
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
To continue to live a life that you have grown accustomed to
By Raoul Ruiz Martinez features@algarveresident.com Raoul Ruiz Martinez is a consultant for Finesco Financial Services Ltd., Glasgow and regulated to advise on capital investments in both the UK and throughout

