Pondering a foreign property purchase? Five reasons to pick Portugal

Friendly tax rules and favourable buying conditions make Portugal an increasingly attractive place to buy in 2015. PortugalBuyingGuide.com, a free information resource with offices in the Algarve and London, outlines five key reasons why now is an ideal time to snap up a property there… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company September marks the [...]

By |2015-10-05T16:32:52+01:00September 28th, 2015|Articles|

Time to make a beeline for a B&B business in Portugal?

Privately owned holiday homes, B&Bs, boutique hotels or rural tourism accommodation - Portugal’s tourist sector revolves around property. This means plenty of opportunities to set yourself up in the business. Here are a few ideas… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Budding entrepreneurs looking for a change of lifestyle and a hands-on type of [...]

By |2015-07-21T10:55:43+01:00July 21st, 2015|Articles|

Lifestyle or lettings – Lisbon returns to the limelight in 2015

Portugal’s property offering isn’t all about the Algarve - vibrant Lisbon is an exciting place for a city bolt-hole or buy-to-let investment. We take a close look at the Portuguese capital…  Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Fusing a charming old quarter, modern residential districts and an idyllic waterfront, Lisbon now offers exciting opportunities [...]

By |2015-06-26T10:31:40+01:00June 15th, 2015|Articles|

Fruity homes abroad that are ripe for the picking!

Spring’s here – have you put your runners in yet? If you’re a fan of growing fruit and veg, just think what you could achieve living somewhere warm with a long growing season! Here are a few properties that offer more than just a kitchen garden… Olive groves, vineyards or orchards – many homes in [...]

By |2015-05-05T13:31:19+01:00April 27th, 2015|Articles|

Portugal pulls in the punters – bring on 2015!

Surging tourist numbers, plans for more flights and award-winning golf – Portugal’s appeal is on the rise, signalling an exciting 2015 for this popular second home destination. We take a closer look…     Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Foreigners have returned to Portugal and the Algarve in their droves this year, according to figures [...]

By |2015-01-05T12:48:13+01:00November 28th, 2014|Articles|

The best jewels are the hardest to find

An Overseas Owners Story - David Allen The article below is written by David Allen. Mr Allen owns a property in Ribatejo, Portugal which is being advertised as a private sale on Rightmove. Sometimes, even carefully laid plans need to be adjusted so with a requirement to be in England for regular medical treatment we’ve [...]

By |2014-05-27T17:41:59+01:00May 12th, 2014|Articles|