Save energy, save money
Finding ways to conserve energy is a life-changing process. Not only will saving energy help improve the environment, it also helps reduce your monthly energy bills. The best place to
Investment in commercial property in Portugal grows by 130%
Investment in commercial property in Portugal is believed to have reached €715 million in 2014 – an increase of 130% on results for the year before. The news was reported
Local Lodging standards
Under the new legislation regulating Local Lodging, the owner/operator must sign a Declaration of Terms of Responsibility assuming full responsibility and assuring that all required standards have been met in
Autumn preventative measures
With summer firmly behind us, now is the time to take a look at your property and ensure it’s in good shape to weather the winter. Starting with the outside
Changes to holiday rentals legislation
Changes to the law governing holiday lets falling under the “Alojamento Local” (local lodging) regime have been introduced. In its December issue of “UPDATE”, afpop, Portugal’s largest association for foreign
UK homebuyers in Portugal represented in House of Commons debate
afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, was recently invited to Westminster, London, to be part of a debate to discuss ways of protecting potential property buyers from the UK. The
How did your property perform in 2014?
2014 was another challenging year for all. However, many property owners choosing to rent their place in the sun have reportedly had a great year. How did yours measure up?
Happy returns
It has been said that whatever the state of the economy, people go on holiday and, traditionally, the economics of a villa holiday has always seemed attractive. But even so,
Portuguese real estate booms amongst foreign buyers
Portugal was the second country whose real estate offer was most sought after by foreign buyers in August, only behind the USA, according to recent data from overseas property portal
Are you overlooking the oldies?
Old villas in prime locations provide interesting investment opportunities for the careful buyer. Anyone searching for a villa on the Algarve is faced with an array of options. Estate agents’