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Real estate exchange

Real estate exchange

What does a real estate exchange consists? As the name implies, it is a property exchange without buying or selling. But of course, it isn’t so linear, there are a few points you should be aware of. Like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages to a real estate swap. Everything…

Everything about the energy certificate

Energy Certificate: What is it and what is it for? | Casas do Barlavento

In Portugal, the energy certificate became mandatory by law in December 2013 for all properties whether for sale or lease, new or old.   What is the Energy Certificate? The energy certificate is a document that attests to the energy efficiency of…

Promissory contract, in real estate

What is a promissory contract, in real estate?

The promissory contract is a legal document which, while not mandatory in the purchase or sale of a property, safeguards the rights and responsibilities of both parties involved until the definitive agreement – the public deed. Amongst the advantages inherent to this agreement, it is necessary to…

Casas do Barlavento new office

Casas do Barlavento acquires customers database

“Casas do Barlavento” starts off 2016 with the acquisition of “Algarve Independent” customer data base, reinforcing the strategy and positioning in Alvor, where is based one of its offices.  This decision, starting to be planned in the end of the previous year but only implemented in the 1st January 2016,…

International Property Exhibition of Gothenburg

International Property Event of Gothenburg

“Casas do Barlavento” participated in the International Property Exhibition held in Gothenburg on the 27th and 28th of February 2016. Margarida Hilgers, a member of our sales team, attended the event, seizing the opportunity to showcase the unique appeal of our region to numerous visitors interested in purchasing property in…

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Living in the Algarve

A region that provides an excellent quality of family life, with its vibrant cities, picturesque villages, hills, and, of course, the famous golden beaches.

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