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Portugal State Budget 2024: what you need to know
The Portugal state budget for 2024 is currently working its way through parliament. Nothing is yet finalised, and it’s important to note that it’s far from unusual for amendments to make their way into the final legislation. However, with the full text of the budget available to the public, it’s already possible to gain a sense of what’s in store.Read more...
Best Algarve villages for energetic expats
The Algarve is a quintessential home of sun and sand, but it’s also so much more than that! If you want to live somewhere you’ll get the most out of your new life, then these villages could be for you.Read more...
The Algarve villages the locals love
If you’re looking for somewhere to buy in the Algarve that’s authentically Portuguese and less touristed, there’s no-one better to ask than a local! Could you find your perfect home in one of these villages?Read more...
What can you buy in Portugal for the price of the average UK house?
Portugal’s property market is booming, and yet prices in many areas are still below their UK equivalent. The average British home costs £230,000, or around €250,000 and, for that, you’ll be looking at a small semi-detached home. In Portugal, you could find yourself by the beach, in a swish modern apartment, or a historic farmhouse in the countryside.Read more...
Where are the best places to move to Portugal for families?
It is easy to quickly gain a sense of how life is in Portugal for families. Visit any local restaurant on a summer evening and you’ll see children dining with the adults. They’re often there until way past a British “bed time!” Many people hark back to those times when children went out alone to play with their friends, heading back only as darkness fell. In many parts of Portugal, it can still feel like that. It’s therefore unsurprising that many people consider Portugal an interesting place to move with their families.Read more...
Your favourite spots in the Algarve
With over 300 days of sunshine each year, miles of sandy beaches and lots of world-class golf courses, it’s easy to see why the Algarve is one of Portugal’s most attractive places for foreign buyers.Read more...
What’s coming up in Portugal in 2020?
Portugal’s had a fantastic 2019, with plenty of great developments for anyone looking to move or invest here, and this looks set to continue this year. Here’s our round-up of the best of 2019, and what to expect if you’re buying a property in Portugal in 2020.Read more...
Let’s retire to…Monchique
For many people, Portugal’s Algarve is all about shimmering beaches and fresh seafood. However, there’s a whole inland section of the region with plenty of charms of its own. If a market town with mountain vistas appeals to you more than a coastal resort, it could be a great idea to retire to Monchique.Read more...
Bling or budget: property in the Western Algarve
Have you been looking at property for sale in the western Algarve? If so, you’ve no doubt come across plenty of striking villas, complete with bags of space and shimmering swimming pools.Read more...
The Algarve’s celebrity hotspots
The Algarve has long been a magnet for global celebrities. What exactly is it about this warm, sun-drenched, beautiful land by the sea, with its golf courses, Michelin-star restaurants, spas and all manner of entertainment that they love so much? See where the celebrities live in the Algarve: they could be your next neighbours…Read more...
Why Alentejo’s coast is tempting us from the Algarve!
The ‘bread basket of Portugal’, the Alentejo is known for its farms and vineyards. It also has a gorgeous coastline, with some of Europe’s best (and least discovered) beaches. This paradise is one of the best value places to buy in Portugal, too. While house prices are booming in Lisbon and the Algarve, the Alentejo is 5.8% down on its peak levels. But don’t let that put you off – this is an up-and-coming location.Read more...
