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You are interested in buying a property but not sure about the condition of the property? Then it might be the right time to hire a surveyor. A house survey is a health inspection of a property that is carried out by an independent chartered surveyor. If you have an offer accepted on a property, it is recommended to obtain a survey report before purchasing the property. The surveyor is a person who examines the condition of land and buildings in a professional manner and provides a detailed report which includes information about visible problems and those that may be under the surface. The survey report provides an in-depth analysis of the property?s condition and includes advice on defects, repairs and maintenance options.

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Regardless of selling in a buyer’s or seller’s market, selling your home can be quite difficult and stressful. Few situations are more emotionally draining than struggling to sell your home after you put it on the market. Especially when you can’t wait to move on.  

If you want to sell your home in a reasonable time frame and with confidence, you’ll need to know all of your options so you can make an informed decision that best aligns with your current circumstances and goals. What can you do to attract buyers to sell your home in a timely manner?

Yellow Homes – Land & House Algarve compiled a list of useful tips. From developing a strong online presence to making your home move-in ready,...

Property expert Paul Greenhalgh advising on how to keep your property in prime conditions if it’s on the market…

Once again it is the beginning of a new year and historically the period when many homeowners in the Algarve decide now is the time to sell. It is also the time of year that we encourage our existing vendors to take a moment to look for ways to improve the presentation of their property. First impressions are crucial to anybody who is looking to buy a new home and that is why it is your job to ensure that your property is looking fresh and clean. You do not need to be a DIY expert or a top interior designer to make a real difference to your home. By simply taking the time to put a little effort into the presentation,...

The last few weeks we have seen some rather unfortunate news hitting the headlines. The collapse of Monarch, an ever present airline at Faro airport for many years, will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the Algarve. Hopefully the routes lost by the companies collapse will be replaced quickly and efficiently causing minimal disruption to air passengers using the airport. Indeed as this article goes to press it is being reported that Faro airport welcomed 3.5 million passengers this summer up 14.1% on summer 2016. In addition to travel problems and as reported in the financial press, part of Vilamoura has been put up for sale by the American fund Lone Star. If true this will come as a major disappointment to those promised the massive...

Selling real estate in an area as popular as the Algarve during the summer period can be a little tricky. Normally between mid-June and mid-September most properties are occupied and viewings can be difficult to arrange. However, the end of summer signals the start of the autumn selling period and, as most agents will testify, a return to more tolerable working temperatures. Historically it is also the time of year when more home owners decide now is the time to sell. With the recent weakening of the pound many British second-home owners can afford to sell properties at a much lower Euro rate and still come out on top. With euro to sterling currently at around €1.12, it is a good time for British homeowners who are looking to sell. Fortunately...

Having been crowned the champions of Europe in the 2016 UEFA European Championship and now having just won the Eurovision Song Contest in front of a television audience of over 200 million people from around the world, there is a feeling of pride in Portugal. This small, unassuming southern European country is going through a period of making rather a lot of noise on the world stage, something that can only be good for the country many of us are lucky enough to call home.

In addition to sporting and singing dominance, the Global Peace Index 2017 recently stated that Portugal was now the third most peaceful country in the world and possible one of the reasons why we are attracting tourists that had...