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The changing climate: consequences for the Algarve and the property market
Like many other coastal regions around the world, the Algarve is facing the challenges of climate change. Rising temperatures, rising sea levels, droughts and the risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes are not only changing the environment globally, but also the real estate market.
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The Algarve as a property hotspot: How the tourism trend is influencing the market
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the interactions between the tourism boom in the Algarve and the real estate market and highlight current trends and developments.
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How to import your car easily as an EU citizen
Welcome to our new blog post series "A Life Under the Sun: Moving to Portugal". In this series, we will give you all the important information and tips to make your move to the Algarve as smooth as possible. Today we start with a particularly important topic that keeps our customers busy: car imports from the EU.
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Tips for successful property sales in the Algarve
The Algarve is a magnet for property buyers from all over the world and competition is intense for both buyers and sellers. If you want to sell your property successfully in this popular region, detailed planning and targeted strategies are essential.
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The preliminary purchase contract in Portugal: security and clarity when buying a property
Buying a house or apartment in Portugal is an important decision that requires thorough preparation and planning. In Portugal, it is customary to conclude a preliminary purchase contract, the so-called "Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda" (CPCV), before the final purchase contract.
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Incidental costs: Taxes and fees when buying property in Portugal in 2024
Are you dreaming of buying a property in Portugal? In our blog post, you can find out everything you need to know about the incidental costs you can expect to incur when buying a house or flat in Portugal. Roughly speaking, you can expect fixed costs of around 7 - 10 % of the purchase price. In the following, we break this down in detail.