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Algarve Tourism Up In 2014 – Time To Invest In Property
Now maybe no time better to be investing in property in the Algarve. Statistics released by the National Institute covering just the first ten months ending in October 2014, reported that the number of visitors spending a night in the … Continue reading →
Buying In Portugal Property Protection
A New Initiative Protecting UK Buyers Investing In Property Overseas The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) held its launch meeting of its initiative aimed at protecting potential property buyers from the UK at Westminister in the House of Commons … Continue reading →
Portugal Property Valuation Rises
Portugal Property Valuation Rises Data released by the National Statistics Institute, the average price per m2 bank valuation for properties in Portugal increased again in August with the price per m2 now at its highest level since July 2012. Specifically … Continue reading →
Cataplana seafood dish recipe
Cataplana is probably one of the most recognised Portuguese dishes. It is an Algarve dish, from Southern Portugal and is usually enjoyed with sliced crusty bread. The name of the meal comes from the copper cooking pot that the whole … Continue reading →
Algarve The Number 1 Retirement Location
The Algarve has been recognised as highly affordable to retire to with the added advantages of fabulous beaches and weather. Kathleen Peddicord, publisher of the Live and Invest Overseas website, has chosen the Algarve as The best place in the … Continue reading →
Faro Camara Opposes The Demolition of Island Homes
Faro Camara Opposes The Demolition of Island Homes In March 2014 Portugal’s environment minister, Jorge Moreira da Silva, announced that he was to proceed with the demolition of 835 buildings in areas at risk of coastal erosion on the islands … Continue reading →
Vale do Lobo Algarve Hosting England 2014 World Cup Squad
Roy Hodgson has announced his 23-man world cup squad to travel to Brazil for the World Cup 2014. The full England squad will meet on Sunday 18th May at St George’s Park in Burton with an evening meal before travelling … Continue reading →
Portugal Beach Properties
Portugal Beach Properties – In 1864, Portugal’s seashores and inland waterways became public property. In 2005 it was decided that when the decree reached its 150th year in January 2014 all owners of private land in these areas had to … Continue reading →