Overseas buyers urged to use independent lawyer

Overseas buyers urged to use independent lawyerPeople planning to buy a property abroad are being urged to use an independent lawyer – and a different one from the seller.

In the summer months, Simon Conn, the UK’s leading overseas property professional and financial advisor, sees a spike in the number of enquiries from people planning to buy in another country. This is because people take their annual holiday and come home dreaming of buying a holiday home or even making a permanent move to a foreign land.

New Luxury Development - Lagos Prime Residence

New Luxury Development - Lagos Prime ResidenceThe best of the Algarve is now launched in the form of a brand-new development in Lagos. This private condominium has 24 luxury, modernly designed two and three-bedroom apartments with high quality finishing’s. This exceptional condominium is located in Torraltinha, a privileged position close to the town centre and local beaches, with amenities on the doorstep.

New website lists historic buildings for development

casinoadeperaTurismo de Portugal has launched a website offering interesting buildings for tourist development.

The invest.turismodeportugal.pt platform aims to showcase investment opportunities for unused buildings that have heritage and tourism potential.

Land for re-development in a prime Albufeira location

Land for re-development in a prime Albufeira locationIf you're looking for an interesting investment opportunity with great potential for habitation and mixed use development, this substantial plot in Montechoro, Albufeira is now available For Sale.

With 14,133m2 of plot area and within moments of the newly developed Jupiter Hotel, bars, shops, restaurants and cafés; this former waterpark and leisure area is in a prime position for redevelopment.

A Beautiful Landmark Property near Guia, Central Algarve

A Beautiful Landmark Property near Guia, Central AlgarveYou’ll find this traditional residence situated a few minutes drive from the centre of Guia with its market, shops and famous Piri Piri Restaurants. Whilst close enough to town for convenience, the property is an oasis of peace and tranquility and beautifully blends contemporary style with a traditional feel. 

The property sits on a plot of 3,320m2 and has been built to maximise its south facing aspect, which makes the property light and bright in every room. 

Derelict Hotel Golfinho to be reborn as the Lagos Beach Resort and SPA

donaanaThe Hotel Golfinho, once a leading tourist destination in the Lagos area, perched over Dona Ana beach, dominated the coastal skyline in the era of cheap package tours and sun and sand holiday breaks.

Abandoned years ago and then put up for sale, the building was vandalised and became a relic of a disappearing tourism model, overtaken by the current trend for ‘sustainable’ and 'eco' marketing misnomers.

Property sector needs 70,000 new builds to keep abreast of demand

construction2Renting or buying a property, especially in Portugal’s cities, has become an unachievable dream for many people as prices continue to rise.

The construction sector gets the blame from Luís Lima, the head of the nation’s estate agents’ association.

Pure Portugal Newsletter June 2018

Pure Portugal Newsletter June 2018Welcome to the latest Pure Portugal Newsletter - a roundup of what's been happening on the website, facebook, and in the office.

This month we are bringing you our newsletter in the form of a Tiny Homes Special! We have spent a lot of time making contacts and gathering a great group of beautiful tiny homes spaces which you can either use as your full time living accommodation or for guests and to rent out and bring in some extra money. Clicking on the boxes below will take you through to more details on each style of tiny home we offer, so you can find out from the people who make them what they are like to live in and how they might fit into your life.