2 residential sales. Properties with between 1 to 6 bedrooms.
Alentejo vacation/holiday rentals. 1 Alentejo Property near a golfcourse, 2 vacation/holiday rentals. Properties with between 2 to 4 bedrooms.
Algarve vacation/holiday rentals. 30 Algarve properties with pools, 2 properties with spas, 28 properties near golfcourses, 1 property near skiing facilities, 4 properties with wheelchair access facilities. Properties with between 1 to 7 bedrooms.
Beira Litoral vacation/holiday rentals. 1 Beira Litoral Property near a golfcourse, 1 property near shopping, 1 property near public transport. Properties with between 2 to 4 bedrooms.
Minho vacation/holiday rentals. 1 Minho property with a pool, 1 property near a golfcourse, 1 property near shopping, 1 property near public transport.
Ribatejo vacation/holiday rentals. 1 Ribatejo property with a pool, 2 properties near golfcourses, 1 property with air conditioning, 1 property near shopping, 1 property near public transport.
Portugal Hotels and Portugal B&B 7 Portugal hotels with pools, 1 hotel with a spa facility, 6 hotels near golfcourses, 8 hotels near the beach, 1 hotel near skiing facilities. 6 categorised as Portugal Bed & Breakfast, 4 categorised as Portugal hotels. Hotels with between 2 to 224 bedrooms.
In recent years buying a property in Portugal has become extemely popular, particularly with UK nationals. There is something very rewarding about owning your own second home in another country and many find that this arrangement is more preferable to seeking a different destination for each holiday. Since the advent of low cost air flights the Portugese property buying business has become huge. Many celebrities have brought exclusive properties in Portugal's finest areas, and this has contributed to the rising prices of investment properties in Portugal.
There are an increasing number of property exhibitions that aim to persuade you to purchase a brand new or nearly new property in Portugal. Sales staff are skilled in using highly seductive marketing methods to sell as many as possible. Like all other salespeople, they know that if a customer has time to go away and think about a purchase, then a sale is lost as is their commission! You should not however feel pressured into ‘signing on the dotted line’ there and then.
You should always seek expert advice when buying your first investment property in Portugal. However this article aims to provide a basic insight into points to remember or consider when you embark on buying a property abroad. Be sure to read as much as you can about protecting your rights and your investment before taking the plunge.
In recent years Portugal has become more desireable for those seeking an investment property in the sun. This is generally because the climate is similar to that in Spain but the pace of life tends to be more relaxed.
If you are generally interested in buying a property in Portugal, you need to consider whether you go for a property on a modern complex or opt for the peace and quiet of an authentic Portugese village. Prices tend to be lower the more inland you go.
Many mortgage lenders in Portugal insist that Portugese properties must be bought through the medium of an offshore company. However, this is not something the borrower needs to be concerned about as it is taken care of by the mortgage lender. Most Portugese banks will lend a mortgage to non-residents at up to 75% of the valuation of the property. You should always get a survey or homebuyers report and you will need to submit two recent utility bills giving proof of your address, some photographic identification, six months' bank statements, payslips and additional information on request in order to satisfy the lender's requirements as to your financial status.
December 2005

Self Catering Holiday Apartments in Portugal Algarve Lagos
Located on the western Algarve on the historic city of Lagos.

Naturest guesthouse in rural Portugal - naturists welcome
Naturest is a rural guesthouse offering naturists the opportunity to escape from the stresses of everyday life in a tranquil relaxing environment.

Renovated farmhouse on the edge of the National Park Vila do Bispo, Nr Sagres
We are pleased to offer two bedrooms, one twin, one double with a private shower room and living room in our converted Portuguese farmhouse.