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Why your condominium needs good management

Why your condominium needs good management

Living in a shared ownership building offers countless advantages: safety, comfort, and a sense of community that’s rare to find elsewhere. Yet behind the daily balance of a condominium lies constant, often invisible work — management. Without organised, competent, and transparent administration, what should be a peaceful coexistence can…

Portuguese cuisine in Algarve, Portugal.

Top Lagos Restaurant Guide

With your holiday enjoyment in mind, our top Lagos restaurant guide presents the best restaurants in Lagos. We’ve categorised them to help you choose the perfect dining experience based on your interests, preferences, and, of course, your appetite.   The Top Lagos Restaurant Guide: Traditional Portuguese…

Dicionário do imobiliário. Na imagem está um livro aberto com uma chave e uns óculos sobre ele. Tem as definições dos termos imobiliários “Real Estate” e “House”.

Real Estate Glossary | Casas do Barlavento

Knowing the vocabulary of the real estate market is extremely important for various people involved in this industry, including professionals, investors and even buyers and sellers of real estate who do not make this field their profession. The real estate market has its jargon, and if you understand…

What changes with the new housing measures in Portugal? - Building

What changes with the new housing measures in Portugal?

In April 2024, the Portuguese government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, introduced a plan titled Construir Portugal, which comprised 30 measures to reform the country’s housing sector and address one of Portugal’s most pressing issues. By June 2025, new actions were unveiled to curb the soaring cost…

Real Estate Market – How to Invest in Land in Portugal

Real Estate Market – How to Invest in Land in Portugal

Are you looking for a good investment in the real estate market in Portugal? Find out about the benefits of investing in land and start your journey to a profitable investment or building your dream home. Any investment requires a sound knowledge of the subject. Be it firstly in…

live near the Algarve golf courses

Live near a Golf Course in the Algarve

Are you a golf enthusiast who never misses the chance to play a great course? Living near a golf course in the Algarve is becoming a growing trend for those seeking the perfect lifestyle. Discover where you can invest in properties close to the region’s best golf courses.

Casas portuguesas - orçamento do estado 2025

New Measures in the 2025 Portugal State Budget

The 2025 Portugal State Budget proposal has been presented and approved, with the abstention of just one of the parties supporting the government. The key changes will impact household budgets. However, the document includes a few housing-related measures, meaning no significant changes are expected in this sector. To find…

Moving to Portugal from USA - Portuguese lifestyle

Moving to Portugal from USA — Portuguese Lifestyle — Part 2

In the first article, we examined visa options, where to apply for them, and the cost of living in Portugal. We also discussed the education system. In this second part of our guide on moving from the USA to Portugal, we’ll focus on the Portuguese lifestyle and the…

Moving to Portugal from the USA: Visas, schools and cost of living

Moving to Portugal from the USA – Complete Guide – Part 1

In early November, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States for a second, non-consecutive term. Following the election results, searches for “Moving to Portugal from the USA” increased significantly among American citizens exploring new opportunities abroad. The elections, which saw a close race between Kamala Harris…

New Tax Exemption Measures: IMT and Capital Gains

New Tax Exemption Measures: IMT and Capital Gains

The new Government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, was formed in April 2024, and from the outset, some laws were revised and others announced as improvements in the housing sector. This has been one of the most deprived sectors in Portugal in recent years, and consequently, the new…

Image of the article: Have you heard about Portuguese Urbanistic Simplex? In this image, there are cardboard buildings.

Have you heard about the Portuguese Urbanistic Simplex? | Casas do Barlavento

Buying a house without presenting the usage licence to use (licença de utilização) is one of the 2024 real estate market innovations, part of the Portuguese Urbanistic Simplex measures. Recent regulations in Portuguese legislation aim to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and streamline transactions. This is the Portuguese Urbanism…

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