CoworkAlgarve is the name of an ambitious new project launched by local resident Sarah Young, and designed to give people a chance to work with others “in one of the most beautiful places in Europe”: the picturesque fishing village of Ferragudo.
The idea is simple. “Coworking gives people who usually work from home a chance to get out of the house and work together with other like-minded people in a communal hub,” explained Sarah.
The concept of a single image being able to portray a situation or an idea more evocatively than whole paragraphs of text is not a new one. In fact, the old adage that 'a picture is worth a thousand words' dates back to the early 1900s. However, it remains just as relevant today as it was when the expression was coined.
This is particularly true when it comes to selling overseas property. The majority of potential buyers will use the internet to begin the search for their dream home overseas and in a marketplace crowded with information the perfect image can stand out like a beacon, calling to a buyer to find out more. In the same way, a poorly staged image can cause a property to be passed over with little more than half a glance.
Portugal's Algarve is blessed not only with stunning beaches and almost year-round sunshine, but also with some of the world's leading golf courses. In fact, the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony in late 2015 crowned Portugal the World's Best Golf Destination for the second year running.
Held over three days, the prestigious ceremony allowed guests to enjoy use of Portugal's Quinta do Lago golf resort. Known for its stunning courses and immaculate golfing villas, such as this stylish five bed contemporary property with its own pool, Quinta do Lago also benefits from an excellent array of glamorous bars and restaurants and high end boutique stores, as well as a lush natural environment.
At Exclusive Algarve Villas we offer the largest luxury property portfolio. See some of our current listings below.
The President of lettings advice specialist NALLE has had a first meeting with the representatives of its Portuguese counterpart, ALEP (www.alep.pt, in Portuguese).
This new association caters to Portuguese nationals who let their properties to tourists.
Please find below our most recent listings in the Algarve - all priced to sell.
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The overseas property market has always been of interest to investors and people buying a future retirement home. But with the UK buy-to-let market becoming more costly in April because of the UK Government’s proposed tax increases, overseas property and mortgage specialist Simon Conn believes buyers could be considering more seriously other international destinations in 2016.
The most popular places to buy abroad from the enquiries he received last year were Spain, France, USA, Portugal, Ireland and Italy. Interest has been growing in South Africa, although there are not many mortgages available, and Greece and Cyprus were also popular.
The arrival of New Year provides a chance to take stock, make plans and look to the future with a positive frame of mind. For many, this will include the excitement of finally planning to buy their dream home overseas, providing the perfect antidote to the months of grey, chilly weather on offer in the UK.
Whether it's a detached villa with pool on Disney's doorstep in Florida, a stylish apartment close to the beach in Spain or a perfectly located country retreat in Portugal, the overseas property market is awash with great value properties for those who know where to look.
