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Property in Portugal Not Necessarily so Popular

Despite an upturn in positive media attention for Portugal’s property market, we at Shelter Offshore are not convinced that Portuguese property is a good buy right now

Published on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Traditional Property for Sale in Portugal

Examining the ongoing appeal of traditional property for sale in Portugal requiring renovation and restoration

Published on Monday, December 15th, 2008

Renovating a Property in Portugal

Taking a good look at the realities and practicalities of buying a property in Portugal to renovate

Published on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Profitable Property in Portugal that Beats the Price Crash

Examining the rising potential value and profitability of golf and marina based properties in Portugal

Published on Monday, September 29th, 2008

Who’s Profiting from Property in Portugal?

In this current financial climate, who is able to profit from property in Portugal for example, where expats are reporting a slow market?

Published on Monday, September 08th, 2008

What’s Good and Bad About Living in Portugal?

Looking at the pros and cons of choosing Portugal as a place to live abroad

Published on Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Retiring to Portugal and Soaking up the Sun

If you’re looking for a fabulous retirement destination, consider Portugal with its excellent climate

Published on Monday, May 26th, 2008

Retiring to Portugal and Living in the Azores

The 9 islands of the Azores are perfect retirement hotspots because of their perfect climate

Published on Friday, May 09th, 2008

Charming Property in Portugal’s Lisbon

Examining Portugal’s Lisbon for property hunters, jet to let investors and those with an interest in Portuguese real estate

Published on Monday, April 21st, 2008

Forget the Algarve, Buy Property in Alentejo in Portugal Instead

Introducing a new area of Portugal for property hunters to explore if they want more affordable property than on the Algarve

Published on Monday, March 31st, 2008

Alternatives to Living in the Algarve - Moving to Madeira

What's it really like living on Porto Santo or Madeira Island, the two inhabited islands of the Portuguese archipelago.

Published on Wednesday, March 05th, 2008

Why is Portugal Still Popular with Property Purchasers?

What is it about the Portuguese landscape that continues to draw in property purchasers?

Published on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

5 Top Tips for Finding Affordable Property in Portugal

There are a number of ways that you can find an affordable home in the hot property market in Portugal

Published on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Retirement in Portugal

A guide to successful retirement in Portugal with tips on considerations and plans to make

Published on Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Living in Portugal and the Law

Taking a look at the legalities and intricacies of the Portuguese legal system for would be expats moving to Portugal

Published on Tuesday, January 01st, 2008

Living in Portugal and Driving

Knowing the rules of the road when it comes to living in Portugal and driving

Published on Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Living In Portugal and Exploring Setubal

Taking a look at what it’s like living in Portugal in the city of Setubal

Published on Sunday, December 02nd, 2007

Living In Portugal and the Portuguese Culture

An examination of the most important cultures and traditions for expats to understand when they are living in Portugal

Published on Thursday, November 08th, 2007

Living In Portugal and Enjoying the Adventure

Taking a look at all the exciting opportunities to be had for adventure when living in Portugal

Published on Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ten Reasons to Buy Property in Portugal

There are ten particular reasons why buying property in Portugal makes investment sense!

Published on Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Living in Portugal and Fitting in

Looking at what Brits can expect when living in Portugal and how they can fit in with their Portuguese neighbours

Published on Monday, October 08th, 2007

Buying Property in Portugal? Check out Castanheira de Pera

Taking a look at the Portuguese property opportunities in Castanheira de Pera in Portugal’s rural interior

Published on Friday, September 21st, 2007

Mortgages in Portugal from British Banks

Because few local Portuguese lenders will lend to foreign nationals you need a British bank to get a mortgage

Published on Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Buyer Trend Change To Traditional Portugal Property

An increasing number of British buying property in Portugal are moving away from off plan properties to restoration of traditional Portuguese properties

Published on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Portugal Mortgages from UK Lenders

Gradually Portugal’s property market is coming to the attention of more UK lenders so Brits can get mortgages in Portugal

Published on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Portugal Mortgage Rates

Looking at mortgage rates in Portugal and how overseas buyers can get the best deals and avoid currency risk

Published on Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Mortgages in Portugal for British

How British buyers can go about getting the best mortgage in Portugal even if they have no credit history locally

Published on Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Moving to Live in the Algarve in Portugal

An introduction to relocating to live in Portugal in the Algarve region of the country covering working, schools and language

Published on Monday, July 02nd, 2007

Investors Attracted to Property in Lisbon in Portugal

Looking at why real estate in Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon is once again of interest to property investors

Published on Monday, June 25th, 2007

Should You Invest in Portuguese Property on the Silver Coast?

Portugal’s Silver Coast is being dubbed the new Algarve but is property on the Silver Coast attractive and well priced?

Published on Thursday, June 07th, 2007

Should You Retire to Portugal?

Answering the questions that all would be retirees need to have answered when considering whether they should retire to Portugal

Published on Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Living in Portugal with Children

If you’re thinking of moving to live in Portugal and you have children here’s essential information you need to know

Published on Saturday, March 31st, 2007

What Everybody Ought to Know About Estate Agents in Portugal

Should estate agents in Portugal be registered, what about finding one you can trust? All Portuguese estate agent questions answered…

Published on Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

Essential Financial Aspects of Property in Portugal

Facts about taxation, commissions, fees and additional charges when buying, owning, inheriting or reselling property in Portugal

Published on Monday, March 12th, 2007

Living Life in Rural Portugal

How to get the most out of life in Portugal? Move to live inland in idyllic rural Portugal.

Published on Wednesday, March 07th, 2007

The Secret of Quinta do Lago Golf Property in Portugal

If you want the most incredibly well located property in Portugal then consider Quinta do Lago in the Algarve

Published on Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Where to Buy Property in Portugal

Three of the most interesting regions of Portugal for those looking for investment property or a home in the sun

Published on Monday, February 26th, 2007

What’s it Like Living in Lisbon, Portugal?

Portugal's capital city of Lisbon is a unique location this article looks at what it's like living there

Published on Thursday, February 01st, 2007

How to Get a Mortgage in Portugal

An introduction to the types of mortgage available for those looking to buy property in Portugal as well as lenders available to borrowers

Published on Friday, November 03rd, 2006

Summer Jobs in Portugal

The guide to getting in first and securing the best summer jobs in Portugal

Published on Monday, September 11th, 2006

Golf Property in Portugal

Today over twenty of the most popular, best located, well tended and facilitated golf courses in Europe are to be found on the Algarve making golf property in Portugal an incredibly interesting property investment asset.

Published on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006

Property for Sale in Portugal

This is a guide to the main areas of Portugal now popular with holiday and second home seekers and a look at the range of property for sale in Portugal for those researching their options.

Published on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

Portugal Silver Coast Property for Sale

Portugal Silver Coast property for sale is now hotly in demand for those seeking an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the Algarve and for those who want to get closer to the true nature of this fascinating and historic country.

Published on Monday, April 24th, 2006

Living in Madeira Portugal

This article is all about living in Madeira, Portugal for those seeking a new home abroad.

Published on Friday, April 21st, 2006

Property for Sale in Aveiro Portugal

Property for sale in Aveiro – both the city and the municipality - ranges from traditional stone built fisherman’s cottages to well located villa properties with access to beaches and views of the sea or surrounding countryside, and property prices in this part of Portugal remain competitive.

Published on Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

Property in North Portugal

For those seeking an alternative to the Algarve, property in North Portugal is proving an inimitable draw because properties there offer excellent value for money and those who choose to live in Northern Portugal find they can have the best of the weather and the cuisine but escape the summer crowds and the extreme heat of the summer sunshine.

Published on Wednesday, March 01st, 2006

Buying a Property in Algarve Portugal

Buying a property in Algarve, Portugal has become a dream for many golf lovers and sun seekers and this article is a guide to the property buying process.

Published on Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Working in Portugal

If you come from the UK or one of the countries that make up the European Economic Area (EEA) which are the 25 member states as well as Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein and you're considering working in Portugal you have exactly the same rights as Portuguese nationals when it comes to employment.

Published on Thursday, November 24th, 2005

Cost of Living in Portugal

One practicality that none of us should forget to consider before embarking on our new life in the sun is how expensive it's going to be to live in our dream destination, therefore we're taking a closer look at the cost of living in Portugal.

Published on Tuesday, July 12th, 2005

Reasons to Buy Property in Portugal

If you're considering making an investment in overseas property or buying a holiday home in the sun you might like to consider Portugal; this article covers the four most popular reasons to buy property in Portugal right now.

Published on Sunday, July 10th, 2005