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Buying Property in the Algarve: The Ultimate Checklist for Buyers 2026
Buying a property in the Algarve needs to be well prepared. This step-by-step checklist will show you the entire buying process in Portugal, from financing and NIF to due diligence and preliminary purchase agreement (CPCV) to the notary appointment. In addition, you will receive practical tips, typical mistakes and a clear 12-point checklist.
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The Algarve property market in 2026: buy or wait? Where the real opportunities lie
Should you buy in the Algarve 2026 or wait? An overview of prices, trends and real opportunities in the most popular locations in the Western Algarve.
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The exit strategy: Why you should already think about resale when buying a house in the Algarve
If you buy a property in the Algarve, you should think about resale. This article shows which factors will be decisive in 2026: from energy efficiency and legal clarity to taxes and Alojamento Local.
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Bank valuation Portugal: Why the bank value is often lower than the purchase price
Many property buyers in Portugal underestimate the difference between purchase price and bank value. The article shows how Portuguese banks value real estate, why these values are often below the agreed price and what consequences this can have for financing, equity and the CPCV.
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Renovating in Portugal: Which renovations require approval and what buyers need to be aware of
Which renovations in Portugal do not require a permit and when a permit is mandatory. A practical overview of costs, duration and legal risks for property buyers in the Algarve.
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Incidental costs: Taxes and fees when buying property in Portugal in 2026
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.