New association promotes sustainable homes
Recently-formed Sustainable Homes Algarve has invited guest speaker Chris Barton from the British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce to officially launch its energy efficiency resource for businesses, investors and homeowners. Sustainable
Algarve hardest hit in house price fall
Bank property evaluations fell by an average of around 3% in 2013, with the Algarve registering the steepest drops of all. According to the national statistics institute, property values in
Bank wins landmark mortgage ruling
An appeals court in Évora has overruled a landmark case in Portimão that gave hope to all householders in danger of defaulting on mortgage payments. The Tribunal de Relação (TRE)
Kitchen layout planning advice
During the early stages of planning a new kitchen there are a wealth of information and options available, which can be overwhelming, so consider the following before you engage with
Property market boasts three-year high
November saw property sales at their best for the last three years. According to data from the Portuguese Housing Market Survey (PHMS), the penultimate month of 2013 registered the highest
Fine & Country goes west
Long-established Western Algarve estate agent Chris Garveigh and his wife Jacqui Holt are the latest addition to the growing international network of Fine & Country agents. Chris and Jacqui’s company,
Merci beaucoup! Algarve enjoys ‘French invasion’
The much-publicised French tax exodus is having a desirable effect on the Algarve’s property market. Estate agents up and down the region report an influx of French buyers. “We are
Huge fines loom over energy efficiency certificates
From December 1 anyone selling or renting a property must have an energy efficiency certificate. If they don’t, they risk startling new fines, ranging from €250 to a whopping €45,000.
Meaningful home improvements for sellers
Today’s real estate market continues to be a buyer’s market, making it difficult to get top dollar for your property. However, try some of the following affordable DIY home improvements
14,000th property goes live on Meravista
Algarve property portal Meravista reports strong growth after its first eight months in business and now has more than 14,000 properties listed on the site. Meravista says its “exclusive focus