Key-ready Portuguese holiday homes packed with summer sizzle
Vale do Lobo showcases the best of Algarve resort living Tourism figures speak volumes about Britons’ love of Portugal. In 2024, visitors from the UK led the international crowds spending
500 years of history – 1531 and counting: An achievable dream from Portugal’s Golden Age
Many of us dream of living in a historic property, marinated by hundreds of years of history; somewhere to relax, to entertain, to have friends stay over, to enjoy while
Fine & Country celebrates a decade in Comporta with enhanced new office launch
The dual celebration was commemorated with a cocktail party Award-winning premium estate agency Fine & Country is celebrating 10 years of dedicated service and success in the highly sought-after Comporta
House prices in Portugal rise 10.3% in 2024
Prices have already increased “three times more than anywhere else in Europe“ The average price of homes sold in Portugal increased by 10.3% in 2024 compared to the previous year,
Wildfire land clearance: government extends deadline to May 31
Almost 1,000 “priority parishes” identified for inspections, 14 in Algarve The government has extended the deadline for landowners to clear their land ahead of the summer wildfire season by another
Court of auditors finds major flaws in checks on tax breaks for property funds
Around €1 million in tax exemptions unduly granted clawed back Portugal’s Court of Auditors (TdC) has found flaws in checks carried out by the country’s Tax and Customs Authority (AT)
Pleas for help to pay rent up by 67%, warns DECO
87,000 taxpayers have lost rental support since 2023 The number of requests for help by people and families struggling to pay rents has increased by 67% compared to last year,
Why now is the time to capture 2026 tourist demand
If you own a villa in the Algarve but have yet to enter the rental market, now is the time to take action. The region continues to attract high numbers
Casas do Barlavento opens new office in Lagos
Centrally-located, the new office overlooks Lagos Marina With 22 years of experience in the Western Algarve property market, Casas do Barlavento officially opened its new office on April 9. Now
The rise of boutique real estate in the Algarve
The Algarve’s real estate market has been booming in recent years, drawing buyers from across the globe with its stunning coastlines, sunny climate, and relaxed lifestyle. This demand has driven