2016 was a record year for golf tourism in the Algarve, reinforcing one of its key attractions to foreign buyers there. If you’re looking for a home by the fairway, is it worth looking anywhere else?
There’s no denying that Portugal experienced some hard times in the wake of the financial crisis. It’s therefore extremely satisfying to see the country’s run of good news stories continue.
Suppose you could live in Portugal and it not cost you a penny? By letting your property in the UK and renting a property in Portugal instead you benefit from the considerably cheaper prices in Portugal. And if you don’t like it there, no problem, just come back. But how do you rent a home in Portugal long term?
A dark cloud spread over British expats in Portugal back on 5th February 2014 – and it was nothing to do with the weather. British TV was switched off! Fortunately there are ways around the problem A satellite switchover resulted in the loss of most English TV channels for expats who had long been able to watch British TV using dishes pointed at UK satellites. Ever since, expats have been scrambling around for alternative ways to make sure they don’t miss “Bake Off” or “The Apprentice,” often with much frustration involved in finding something that works – and, just as importantly, keeps worki
