Casas do Barlavento

A real estate agency with a history in the Western Algarve.

Casas do Barlavento is a real estate agency with offices in Lagos and Alvor, established to assist you in any real estate transaction: buying a house, selling a property, or renting a holiday home.

Our approach is marked by seriousness and professionalism, always striving to find the best opportunities for our clients. We believe success comes from continuous commitment and dedication to providing effective solutions in the real estate market. We are committed to delivering excellent service and assisting our clients in achieving their real estate goals solidly and sustainably.

Our journey has been marked by constant evolution and a diversified portfolio of projects. We have a competent and experienced team ready to face the present and future challenges with professionalism and discretion. We believe in the value of hard work and integrity, principles that guide us every step of the way.

We are grateful for the trust placed in us over these 20 years and pledge to maintain our dedication and precision in all our operations. The future holds more opportunities, and we are determined to continue contribute to the development the real estate market in Western Algarve, helping our national and international clients’ dreams come true.

Casas do Barlavento, Lda. is a Real Estate Agency licensed by the Government (AMI-5486) and a member of the Associação dos Profissionais e Empresas de Mediação Imobiliária de Portugal – APEMIP.

Know the Team

We believe that the culture of our team is defined by its members.

Luís Ledo

Managing Director

Tiago Casinha

Financial Controller

João Alves

Executive Assistant

Nuno Borralho

IT Manager

Valter Cabrita

Marketing Manager

Paul Cotterell

Sales Director

Laura Melling

Sales Consultant

Margarida Hilgers

Sales Consultant

Derek Haley

Sales Consultant

Joana Pinto

Sales Consultant

Suzel Rodrigues

Sales Consultant

Sarah O’Shea Cotterell

Property Supervisor

Sarah Neves

Property Supervisor

Magda Mendes

Property Supervisor

Marisa Alexandre

Property Supervisor

Tanya Madeira

Property Supervisor

Sandra Soares

Property Supervisor

Tânia Soares

Marketing Technician

Guilherme Reis

Marketing Technician

Elsa Guedes

Marketing Technician

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Testimonials

Marvellous Job

I would just like to say however that I think as an estate agent you do a marvellous job at showing the properties at their best. Lots of photos, in detail description and any questions answered promptly and thoroughly. We will certainly keep an eye on your website when the time is right.

Elaine Jamieson

I was always available for everything

Ana, we have to thank you for your words and kindness that you have always demonstrated with us. The truth is that the fact that we liked you soon also helped us a lot in the process and, besides, we must not forget that it was always available for everything, not only selling but rather accompanying us throughout buying process. A great professional and we really liked that we made the purchase with you.

Sílvia and João

The whole process was very satisfactory.

The whole process was very satisfactory. Margarida Hilgers offered an efficient, professional service, working with us and for us all the way. We were kept informed of developments and all formalities were completed expertly, and with a real personal touch. We would thoroughly recommend Margarida Hilgers at Casas do Barlavento to anyone buying or selling a property on the western Algarve.

Mo and Peter

Thank you so much, for making our dream a reality

This was our second trip to Portugal viewing properties, and it was in total contrast to our first trip, with another company whom we shall not name for obvious reasons. We first contacted Laura via email, expressing interest in a property which you had for sale. It soon became apparent that you also had other properties available, which we were also interested in. We then contacted Laura, who was most helpful, and between us, we put together a portfolio of properties that we wanted to view. We arrived in Portugal and within minutes, we were at ease with Laura, who…

Mark Tolan and Lisa Smith

No hesitation in recommending

Casas do Barlavento recently completed the sale of our apartment in Lagos and we would like to say that we count ourselves very fortunate to have been in the capable and caring hands of Margarida Hilgers. Margarida's knowledge and expertise, together with her high level of commitment to us as clients gave us total confidence in the process of sale, which is quite different in Portugal from that in England. We would like to thank her for all her hard work and have no hesitation in recommending her to future vendors.

Martin and Jan Hamilton

We are so thankful

We have been working with Paul and Casas do Barlavento for 2 years now and going backwards and forwards to the Estrela da Luz resort in Luz for 5-6 years, we are glad to say that he showed us the apartment of our dreams and we have just completed on the sale. We are so thankful to Paul and his team for the help they given us and we look forward to the many holidays to come at the resort. Thanks Paul good job”.. “We are happy to recommend Paul and CDB to anyone looking to buy or sell property…

Ron and Sue Kift

Efficient & Professional Service

We bought the plot 61 in Porto Dona Maria in April 2010. We would recommend our agent, Margarida Hilgers at Casas do Barlavento for efficient, accommodating and professional service offered with a personal touch! She provided us with reliable references to local suppliers and legal services.

Deli and Richard Pinnock

Extremely Satisfactory

The whole process was extremely satisfactory & we would have no hesitation in recommending Ana Paula Fonseca to any owner wanting to sell their property. We had our apartment in Albardeira, Lagos on the market with several agents in the area & Ana Paula Fonseca was the only agent who acted rapidly, kept us regularly in touch with developments & when a prospective buyer was found she amazingly completed all the necessary paperwork, visits to the lawyer for the purchaser & most importantly completed the necessary procedures to commit the purchaser to buying within days.

Frank and Sue James

Thanks for the help

In September 2013, I used your services when looking for a property. You provided me with comprehensive and competent advice. From the first contact to the conclusion of the contract, you were always at my side as a partner to my complete satisfaction. I would like to thank you very much for this. I have now decided to buy another property from you and am already looking forward to a good working relationship.

Bernhard Sonntag

Many Thanks

Many thanks for the recent arranging of such a quick and efficient sale of our property at Porto Dona Maria, which was completed with the minimum of stress and hassle. This is the second very quick and efficient sale of a property of ours by Casas do Barlavento and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to any future seller of a property in the Lagos/Luz area.

Derrick and Ann Jarman

So Helpful

I have been coming to the Algarve for nearly 25 years now and looking at what I have spent in Holidays and accommodation the time had come to buy myself a second home in the Sun. Paul from Casas do Barlavento was so helpful in my pursuit for the right bargain and very patient with my requirements that I am now the owner of a fantastic property in Praia da Luz, which I never thought was ever going to happen. Thank you Paul and CDB for all your help in this process. I would recommend them as an agent any…

Mike Gee

Casas do Barlavento

A real estate agency with a history in the Western Algarve.