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The Algarve is the southern part of Portugal and runs from Cabo de Sao Vicente in the west, facing out to the Atlantic, to the Spanish border at Vila Real de Santo Antonio in the east.

The main towns of the area are Faro, where the international airport is situated, Albufeira, an attractive seaside resort with many old houses and narrow streets, Portimao, a town with a large fishing fleet and its adjacent seaside resort of Praia da Rocha with hotels, shops andexcellent sandy beaches. Further west is the town of Lagos, also with a fishing fleet and a small marina.

For those liking the smaller, quieter beaches and coves, Olhos D'Agua just east of Albufeira offers an almost perfect setting with sandy beach and rocky coves and a small village set in a ravine with excellent small restaurants which include a choice of fresh seafood. Carvoeira further west towards Portimao again offers a similar attractive setting though the village is a little larger. To the east of Faro is Tavira, an old, very historic town with fascinating buildings with unusual undulating roofs and several old churches plus a castle. On the Spanish border is the holiday resort of Montegordo with a long sandy beach and pine covered dunes behind.

The Algarve inland has a great appeal to those wanting tranquillity. The coastal plain is gently rolling with almonds, figs, vines, olives, cork trees etc. on reddish soils but behind there lies a range of mountains with the most excellent views and many small hill villages.

Activities

For yachting enthusiasts the new town of Vilamoura has a good yacht marina and adjacent is the seaside town of Quarteira with many restaurants, bars, etc. Golf courses in the area include Val de Lobo near Faro and Penina between Portimao and Lagos, but there are several other courses to choose from. Towns such as Silves, with its old castle and historic cathedral are well worth a visit.

The tiny hamlet of Caldas de Monchique, some 25 minutes' drive inland from Portimao, has a spa, several small restaurants and a very inexpensive small hotel just 5km below the town of Monchique perched right at the top of the mountains.

1. Signing a Letter of Intent

On finding a property you wish to purchase, your agent will draw up a 'Letter of Intent, this will be signed by both parties, vendor and buyer. Copies of this will be given to the legal representatives of both parties and will be used in preparing the Promissory Contract. Included in this letter will be the price, what is included in the sale, furnishings etc. and any conditions of the sale plus the dates for both exchange and completion.

2. Exchange of Promissary Contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda)

The buyers lawyers are responsible for drawing up the promissory contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda) and as part of the process they will have carried out the legal searches and made sure that there are no charges, e.g. utilities, property tax etc. against the property. The contract will contain details of both parties and include clear title of ownership, when payments are due to be made, the completion date and an inventory, if required. The Promissory Contract is legally binding and will generally be signed by both parties and witnessed by a notary/lawyer. The contract will include penalty clauses in case either party does not fulfill the terms of the contract. A 10%, non-refundable deposit is required at this point, this will be paid to the vendor, through the lawyer's client account. Once the contract has been signed, if the vendor pulls out of the contract, they will be obliged to pay back double the deposit to the purchaser. If the purchaser pulls out, they will lose their deposit.

3. On Completion

The amount of time between signing the Promissary Contract and Completion will vary and will have been agreed in the contract. Before Completion your lawyer will need to arrange with a fiscal representative for you to obtain a Portuguese Fiscal Number. The official Deed of Transfer of ownership (the Escritura) will be signed by you (or someone representing you with your Power of Attorney), this is signed at the Notary and they will retain the document. The Deed will be read aloud by the Notary before all participants sign it. Your lawyer will need to check to ensure that you understand what is being said if you do not understand Portugese. The Escritura, once it has been signed, will officially give you ownership of the property, but will still need to be registered in your name on the Land Registry (Registo Predial) by your lawyer. Your lawyer should obtain a copy of this for your records. Once you have completed, the new utility contracts can be transferred into your name by your lawyer.

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Quiet 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Povoa de Varzim, Porto, Northern Portugal

Luxurious 5 bedroom villa, with a private garden, swimming pool, playground and party room, located in Povoa de Varzim. With very large indoor and outdoor areas, lots of light and good finishes, ......

1,500,000 EURREF: 243301

Bright 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Boliqueime, Algarve

Excellent villa with a private swimming pool, located close to Boliqueime, with a living area of 249m2, features include 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are en-suite. Open-plan kitchen, spacious living room......

1,500,000 EURREF: 243816

Quiet 6 bedroom Farm Estate for sale with countryside view in Faro, Algarve

Farmhouse set within 3 hectares of land, situated in a quiet setting in the centre of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. This expansive property contains 3 villas, 1 with 4 bedrooms, 1 with 3 bedrooms......

1,500,000 EURREF: 243865

Character Riverside , River View 3 bedroom Villa Oliveira Do Douro Porto Costa de Prata Silver Coast

Fantastic villa situated on the bank of the Douro River, with expansive views to the river and city. This property for sale benefits from spacious areas and excellent sun exposure, is located jus......

1,500,000 EURREF: 242880

Spacious 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Saint Clemente, Loule, Algarve

Typical 5 bedroom Algarve villa with lovely sea views, swimming pool and various balconies, ideally situated within Saint Clemente, which is a calm and quiet area of Loule, in the famous Golden Tri......

1,500,000 EURREF: 242751

Modern 10 bedroom Hotel for sale in Santa Maria e Santiago, Tavira, Algarve

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a luxurious 10 bedroom rural hotel with pool and garden, located in a peaceful area in Tavira, Algarve. This fantastic property is situated in the Bernardinheiro r......

1,500,000 EURREF: 242684

Historical 6 bedroom Villa for sale in Estremoz, Alentejo Southern Portugal

Full of character and charm, this beautiful house, which is classified as Heritage of Estremoz. Very well located, features include a patio, annex (garage), garden, dovecote, chicken coops and we......

1,500,000 EURREF: 242232

New Build 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Santa Barbara de Nexe, Algarve

Modern and spacious 4 bedroom villa, ideally situated in a quiet setting in Santa Barbara de Nexe, set out over 3 floors and with a total contemporary living area of 355.2m2, with a cellar and ampl......

1,500,000 EURREF: 237189

Luxury 4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Almancil, Algarve

Ideally located near all amenities in Almancil is this bright and spacious 4 bedroom luxury villa with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its elevated position. This high quality, ......

1,499,000 EURREF: 243780

Exclusive 3 bedroom Villa for sale in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Northern Portugal

Fantastic recently built 3 bedroom luxurious villa, ideally situated just 200m from the beach, in premium area in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia. With a pleasant outdoor area, this villa is set ou......

1,499,000 EURREF: 245569

Exceptional minimalistic house situated in the hilly hinterland of the Algarve region, near the picturesque village of Santa Barbara de Nexe. This stunning 3 bedroom single storey architect desig......

1,499,000 EURREF: 246450

A recently and totally refurbished luxury villa with swimming pool in a private urbanisation just 5 minutes from Almancil and 10 minutes from the beaches and golf courses of Vale do Lobo and Quinta......

1,495,000 EURREF: 246062

Bright 4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Loule, Algarve

Bright and welcoming 4 bedroom villa for sale in Vale Judeu, Loule, set in a quiet setting on a 3,500m2 plot with a sizeable garden with fruit trees and a vineyard. This 3-story home in a tradit......

1,495,000 EURREF: 243012

Beautiful 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Santa Barbara de Nexe, Algarve

Beautifully presented 4 bedroom villa with swimming pool in an excellent and private location close to Santa Barbara de Nexe. The 4-bedroom en suite single-story property is majestically approa......

1,495,000 EURREF: 234149

Inviting 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Cascais, Central Portugal

Attractive detached four bedroom villa in the desirable location of Parede, next to the beach of Avencas and just a couple of minutes away from the station. The pretty 208m2 property sits in a ma......

1,490,000 EURREF: 244405

Spacious, modern 4 bedroom architect designed villa with pool and garden, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in Juzo. Of contemporary architecture, this stunning property of 186......

1,490,000 EURREF: 245971

Stunning, 3 storey, 3 bedroom architect designed villa with garden and communal pool, enjoying panoramic river views from its idyllic frontline location in Paco de Arcos. The Riverine is an exclu......

1,485,000 EURREF: 247299

Project 3 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Santa Barbara de Nexe, Algarve

Exciting project for the renovation of an existing villa currently underway, to create a bright and spacious villa in a large plot with swimming pool and outstanding views of the surrounding count......

1,480,000 EURREF: 239076

Renovated 4 bedroom House for sale in Vale Do Lobo, Algarve

A bright and newly renovated single storey villa with 4 bedrooms, pool and garden, located near the beach and all amenities in Vale do Lobo. This stylish property underwent a total refurbishment ......

1,450,000 EURREF: 242088

House for sale with countryside view in Douro , Porto, Northern Portugal

Full of charm and character is this historical building nestling in nearly 8 acres of glorious land with outbuildings, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its location in Douro near Marco ......

1,450,000 EURREF: 242418

Bright 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Foz do Douro, Porto, Northern Portugal

Villa, located in noble area of Foz do Douro, which excels in tranquility and maximum quality of life. This villa has a pleasant social area with a fitted and equipped kitchen, living room with a......

1,450,000 EURREF: 244382

Furnished 9 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Sagres, Algarve

Located in Sagres, this spacious property includes 2 villas and 3 annexes, which features a total of 9 bedrooms, 9 restrooms, 4 living areas and 4 kitchens. Outside there are various terraces, a ......

1,450,000 EURREF: 243060

Furnished 3 bedroom Duplex for sale with panoramic view in Odiaxere, Lagos, Algarve

Enjoying panoramic sea views across the golf course from the roof terrace, is this stylish 3 bedroom duplex apartment with beautiful communal pool and gardens, located within the Palmares Resort, O......

1,450,000 EURREF: 243280

Impressively restored townhouse with 10 bedrooms located in the centre of the old town of Portimao, close to all the amenities, the riverside and a lovely walkway down to the Praia da Rocha beach.......

1,425,000 EURREF: 245778

Renovated 11 bedroom House for sale in Portimao, Algarve

Superb and spacious renovated townhouse in the heart Portimao, offering a flexible accommodation and income potential, just a few minutes walk from the city centre and all that it has to offer: c......

1,425,000 EURREF: 238934

4 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Barao de Sao Joao, Lagos, Algarve

Full of character and charm and with great potential, this spacious 4 bedroom villa has a total living area of 606m2 and is set within a quiet setting on a large plot of 6.8 hectares, with ample ro......

1,400,000 EURREF: 236559

Income Producing 4 bedroom Farm Estate for sale with countryside view in Cabeceiras de Basto, Northern Portugal

Full of charm and character is this magnificent 4 bedroom restored farmhouse nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with olive grove, vineyard and orchard, enjoying far reaching countryside views ......

1,400,000 EURREF: 245430

Situated in a quiet setting in Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo and with stunning far reaching views, this superb villa is set within a large plot of 36,000m2 with a swimming pool and has a living ......

1,400,000 EURREF: 246013

Bright and spacious, stylishly refurbished 3 bedroom luxury apartment with beautiful communal gardens, located to all amenities in Monte Estoril. Inserted in a private condominium, this superb pr......

1,400,000 EURREF: 247099

Character 3 bedroom Villa for sale in Porto, Northern Portugal

Charming 3 bedroom villa, which has been tastefully fully refurbished. situated in the centre of Porto. With classical architecture, lovely interiors, high and restored ceilings and a garden at th......

1,400,000 EURREF: 244499

Nestling in nearly 2 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, is this stunning, fully furnished and renovated, 3 bedroom luxury villa enjoying panoramic sea and mountain views fro......

1,395,000 EURREF: 247140

Beautiful 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Albufeira, Algarve

Spacious and beautifully presented modern 3 bedroom apartment with terrace in a desirable resort in Albufeira, set in beautiful pine groves above the coast overlooking the Resort Golf Course. The ......

1,395,000 EURREF: 242837

New Build 3 bedroom Villa for sale in Cascais, Central Portugal

New 3 bedroom detached villa with pool in a desirable location close to amenities next to Sintra natural park in the area of Murches. This property of over 200m2 features contemporary architectu......

1,390,000 EURREF: 240648

Ideally located in the quiet and exclusive Gramacho Golf Resort in Carvoeiro, is this stunning 3 bedroom fully furnished elegant villa with pool and garden. On the main floor of this luxurious an......

1,385,000 EURREF: 246792

Luxury 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Lordelo Do Ouro E Massarelos, Porto, Northern Portugal

This unique and beautiful apartment is on the riverside of the Douro in a gated community with a doorman and offers views of the sea, river and city. With a living area of 222m2, features include......

1,380,000 EURREF: 243061

Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom single storey villa nestling in 3.5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its peaceful location near all......

1,375,000 EURREF: 246762

Unique Income Potential Quiet Character , Villa with 12 bedrooms Bensafrim Lagos Countryside View

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