Welcome to the premiere of Season 2 of The Journey is the Destination – Buying Property in Portugal. Whether you're dreaming of a sun-soaked retreat, a cozy second home, or simply curious about the Algarve's real estate market, you're in the right place.

In this episode, we delve into the allure of the Algarve, exploring its stunning beaches, year-round pleasant climate, and welcoming communities. From the dramatic cliffs of Lagos to the serene coves of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, the region offers a lifestyle infused with beauty, warmth, and endless adventures.

We also provide an in-depth analysis of the current real estate market in the Algarve. The luxury property market in southern Portugal has shown impressive strength in the first quarter of 2025, with a 10% increase in sales volume compared to the same period last year. In prime locations like Loulé, Vilamoura, Vale do Lobo, and Quinta do Lago, average prices per square meter have reached €5,050, €5,595, €8,540, and €10,455 respectively.

We discuss key trends shaping the market, including the scarcity of ultra-prime properties, the shift toward "lock-and-leave" homes with smart systems and 24/7 security, and the growing importance of sustainability features like solar panels and energy-efficient systems. Additionally, we explore the rise of private sales and off-market deals, which now dominate the top end of the market, and the ongoing renaissance of Vilamoura, attracting significant investment and redefining its image from "touristy" to "cosmopolitan prestige."

Furthermore, we cover essential legal considerations for prospective buyers, including residency permits, taxes, and the buying process, ensuring a smooth purchasing experience.

Finally, we offer tips for property viewings and insights into the diverse communities within the Algarve, highlighting the best spots for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey through the Algarve's vibrant real estate landscape. If you find this episode helpful, please consider subscribing and rating us. Until next time, happy house hunting!

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Welcome back to our A1 ALGARVE REAL ESTATE podcast. I have realised that still many foreigners who are home owners are not aware that they can pay the local property tax from their home country.

Over the last years it was only possible to pay personally at the Finanças or by Multi Banco using the payment details supplied by the financial authorities. Gladly, this was finally changed. There are two ways. How they work, we will cover in todays program.

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Welcome back to our A1 ALGARVE REAL ESTATE podcast. Great to have you back on my program which continues to catch up with every-day questions regarding the real estate market in the Algarve.

So let's go back to what happened just now: investing in property to get your money invested in a safe place away from the turmoils of central Europe.

Since it is difficult to find good properties on the Algarve market for reasonable prices anymore, there is an option to invest off-plan. What does that mean exactly?
As far as what pre-construction real estate is, there are a few interpretations.

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Hi everyone at Agnieszka of A1 ALGARVE REAL ESTATE coming to you today about a hot topic on a hot market it is beginning March 2022 and consistently for the last several months if not may be more than a year we’ve been in what could be described as a very hot market and what that means is it’s a sellers market and often times when you put an offer in on a home it’s going into multiples .

It has been a while since our last podcast program!
We had to take a break because of the amazing amount of BUYERS coming our way to invest their cash money. We have been showing properties almost 24/7 while our virtual inquiries calmed down.

Anyway, great to have you back on my program which continues to catch up with every-day questions regarding the real estate market in the Algarve.
So let's go back to what happened just now: investing in property to get your money invested in a safe place away from the turmoils of central Europe.

Here in the Algarve we have been in a seller's market for some time now.
This seller's market is driven by low inventory, low mortgage rates and plenty of cash buyers who intend to invest in a safe place further away from the turmoils of the central Europe. The last few homes we sold went into multiple offers and you may be surprised on why the seller choose one buyer over the next.....*hint* it's not always price!

The feedback I’m hearing from my buyer clients is that this is incredibly stressful and often times heartbreaking and I totally get that.

I wanted to just have some quick tops today about what we can do to win a multiple offer.

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Today's topic is whether it is a good idea to buy, own and sell a property in one’s own name or via a corporate entity .

So when buying a property in our area of the Algarve, should you continue to think about buying a high end property that is in Corporate Ownership? The fact that so many high value properties are in corporate ownership is not a coincidence.There are pros and cons for both which should be taken into consideration.

And we are having today a guest who is specialised in this topic. So I'm very happy to introduce Eurico Alves, lawyer and named partner at NFEA - Law Firm in Almancil.

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Today's topic is why currency exchange is important for anybody who wants to buy or sell a property in Portugal when their home account is in a country with a different currency than the EURO.

And we are having today a guest who is specialised in this topic. So I'm very happy to introduce Telmo Martins, the Country Manager for Portugal at SMART Currency Exchange.

We want to share our knowledge with you and make your decision an informed one!

So if you have any specific questions, please submit them sending us an email to info@a1-algarve.com or use the contact form on our website a1-algarve.com.

We will be happy to include your questions in our podcasts.

The Portuguese government does not promote this enough as now a lot of people are considering moving out of large cities in Europe post Covid to more favourable climates and tax regimes.

Portugal is seen as a happy and healthy place to live in a coastal country.

So let's talk today about the NON HABITUAL RESIDENCE IN PORTUGAL.

And we are having today a very intriguing guest who is specialised in this topic. So I'm very happy to introduce Dra Barbara Berkeley Mesquita, a LAWYER and named partner of the law firm LIMAS & BERKELEY in Quinta do Lago in the central Algarve.

For our British clients it has become difficult in the last months. Not only the Covid-19 lockdowns and travel bans, but also Brexit and doubts and fear how to act properly, yet to spend as much time in Portugal as possible - even especially in view of the pandemic and the need to feel safe.

Let's check what you can do by looking into several cases, due to questions of our listeners.

We will try to answer all the questions you sent us about what kind of visa you need to have in place. And we are having today a really exciting guest who is specialised in this topic. So I'm very happy to introduce Dra Marisa Costa, a ASSOCIATED LAWYER of the law firm MARTINEZ - ESCHEVARRIA - FERREIRA & RIVERA in Quinta do Lago in the central Algarve.