The next big thing in 2013
By Mary Mangan This year I spent Christmas and New Year in Ireland and I was struck by the pervasiveness of technology in the everyday lives of the people I
Cowboys riding in with the sun
bY Chris Blackburn Chris Blackburn offers a rough guide to assess your photovoltaic (PV) needs With ever-increasing energy bills, more people are considering the option of investing in a photovoltaic
2012 the year that was
With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts and conversations turn to the year that was. So what really happened in the property market in 2012, and were things as gloomy as we
Delightful Carvoeiro apartment on hill-top position
This apartment within a resort overlooking the beautiful Carvoeiro beach has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/dining room, fully-fitted and equipped kitchen, hall, exterior drying area and terrace or balcony overlooking
Renting your property is a win-win situation
By: Tony Van Aken During 2012, Portugal has been a major destination for holiday homes rentals. Even during the economic crisis, the results in this country have been very good,
More than 735,000 empty houses
There are currently more than 735,000 empty domestic properties all over Portugal. Overbuilding and the economic crisis intensified the situation, and several housing development projects, while totally finished and habitable,
Location, Location – It’s all about location!
A key feature of the conversations we have with prospective buyers at the moment is about ‘getting a good deal’. There’s been a lot of hype in the overseas media
Portuguese properties promoted at Brazil real estate exhibit
Portugal’s property market will be promoted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between December 6 and 9 with the aim of attracting investors. Around 1,000 properties from various locations across the
Luxury six-bedroom residence near Albufeira
Price: €2,950,000 Ref. WBY On a tree-topped hillside west of Albufeira, within a private development, this fabulous new residence enjoys a magnificent view of the coast and ocean. The up-market
Tax implications on property sales
afpop, Algarve’s association for foreign residents, and euroFINESCO are holding a seminar about the tax implications on property sales, on Wednesday, November 21 at The Conrad Algarve Hotel in Quinta


