Portugal

A Place in the Sun launches Portugal buying guide

Dreaming of a move to Portugal but confused as to where to start? A Place in the Sun has today launched a comprehensive Portuguese buying guide, which will answer all your questions about moving to and living in Portugal, and plenty you hadn't even considered.

8 August 2012

Portugal property prices still falling

The price of property in Portugal has continued to fall, according to new figures from Statistics Portugal.

7 August 2012

Portugal proving popular with overseas buyers say mortgage lenders

Overseas mortgage specialists Conti have seen an increase in the number of people enquiring about buying property in Portugal over the last two months, making the country the third most requested destination for overseas buyers looking for a mortgage.

19 June 2012

Look to the Old Village for a Portuguese investment

Overseas property-hunters looking for a Portuguese investment should consider 'The Old Village', an imaginatively designed development of 285 properties in Vilamoura.

1 June 2012

Meet the... Fitness Instructor

Andy Smallwood headed to central Portugal when he retired from the RAF at 41. There he and his wife Cheryl aslo run a B&B and a pop up Indian restaurant

1 May 2012

Home from Home: Lagos

More authentically Portuguese and more affordable than the central Algarve, the lively town of Lagos has been growing in popularity...

1 April 2012

Invest in Lagos for three-year rental guarantees

Recently voted one of the world's most desirable destinations by TripAdvisor, Lagos in the Algarve could also be a smart financial move for investment, with the newly launched Cascade 5-Star Resort Project offering a three-year rental guarantee.

19 March 2012

Portugal considers new airport

Overseas property owners with property in Portugal may find it easier to reach their holiday homes after the Portuguese Ministry for Economy and Employment announced they are considering making the recently completed airport at Beja a hub for low-cost carriers.

8 February 2012

Portuguese developers attracting buyers with alternative funding methods

With bank lending proving to be one of the main obstacles for those buying property in Portugal, investors and developers are now looking at new ways in which to side-step the banks, allowing them to secure a deal.

1 February 2012

Local developers welcome Algarve city taking TripAdvisor top slot

The news that the Portuguese city of Lagos, in the Algarve, has been voted into first place on TripAdvisor's list of “15 Great Cities to discover in 2012” has been welcomed by the area's property developers.

25 January 2012

Find a home in Portugal with ease

Finding your dream property in Portugal has now become easier thanks to the launch of a new low-cost website www.HeyProperty.eu , the International Property Portal that promises expert grass roots information for buyers.

13 January 2012

Portuguese rental market booming

The rental market in Portugal is surging as a result of many locals being priced out of buying properties, according to a report from report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Confidencial Imobiliário.

6 January 2012