Travel trends to observe for summer 2022
2022 is well underway and travel is high on many people’s agenda. At this time of year, those who have not already booked their summer getaways will be looking for
Brits eager to pack up and move to Portugal
Moving to Portugal Show in London reveals how market has evolved during the pandemic. After an absence of two years due to the pandemic, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in
The importance of a marketing launch for your Algarve property
Making the decision to rent your property in the Algarve is a big step to make. Knowing countless property owners throughout the Algarve, the SandyBlue team understands how much care
More than 42,000 Brits now call Portugal home
Demand for a new life overseas remains strong, says Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK New figures from Portugal’s Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) reveal that the number of
Embracing the power of feedback for your villa
2022 will be the year for really meeting guest expectations. Furthermore, with travel fully back on the map, guests will be searching high and low for the perfect getaway. So,
Ideal Homes Portugal are Hosting a Series of Webinars!
Ideal Homes have announced they will host a series of webinars on the 29th, 30th and 31st March 2022. Aimed at property investors from around the world, viewers will be
Ombria Resort uses sustainable building materials such as Portuguese cork
Ombria Resort – the luxury sustainable development that is due to open in Loulé this autumn – is investing in building materials with “unique properties, such as Portuguese cork”. “Ombria
Incorporating shoulder seasons in villa rental strategies
Like with many sun holiday destinations, July and August really are the peak season here in the Algarve. The sun is at its hottest, the beaches are busy, and all
My house project
I will always associate March 8 with a lovely event, as this was the day I bought my dream home in Portugal. My husband and I bought it and signed
Prime real estate opportunities in Quinta do Lago available to UK buyers
The Algarve now has fewer residency opportunities available for British buyers following recent changes to the Golden Visa scheme which came into effect this January. This scheme has proved very