The importance of the Golden Visa regime for economic recovery
José Cardoso Botelho, CEO of Vanguard Properties, took part in COPIP, Portugal’s 1st Real Estate Development Conference which involved movers and shakers from the private sector and representatives from the
Funds continue to invest millions in Portugal
Foreign real estate funds are continuing to invest millions of euros in both the long-term rental and hotel and leisure markets in Portugal. This is according to the Director of
Investment in real estate probable winner of crisis
Investment in real estate will probably be one of the winners of the current economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. That is the opinion of the CEO of Millennium
With the UK airbridge comes an Indian Algarvian summer!
After what felt like a lifetime, Portugal’s effort throughout the Covid-19 pandemic was finally recognised. There was a collective sigh of relief on August 20 when the UK government added
Vanguard Properties sells 40% of Algarve Bayline development
Property developer Vanguard Properties has just completed the sale of 40% of the 256 apartments in its Bayline project in Armação de Pêra. The project, which was put on the
Purchasing a Property in the Algarve with 5* Real Estate Agency!
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Ideal Homes International Webinar: a guide to buying property in Portugal
Ideal Homes International will be hosting another three-day webinar for those interested in buying property in Portugal. Starting on Monday, August 24 at 5pm GMT+1, London/Lisbon time, the event will
Golden Visa investment falls 43% in July
Overseas investment in Portugal’s Authorisation for Residency through Investment (ARI), also dubbed Golden Visa, fell 43% in July to €56 million, representing a fall of 42.9% like-for-like on the same
How properties have survived the pandemic
In a highly unusual year, many properties have been turned into schools, offices and gyms. 2020 will stick in the collective memory as a year in which properties built for
An airbridge for Portugal is a safe option for tourists
Following the initial UK airbridge announcement, it’s fair to say tourism in the Algarve was left reeling from the decision. Discussion followed about ‘saving the summer’ when the next air










