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A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLSeason 2, Episode 1: The Journey is the Destination – Buying Property in PortugalWelcome 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...2025-05-0614 min
A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 12: COUNCIL TAX (IMI) PAYMENT FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRYWelcome 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.I’m here if you have any questions about buying or selling and make you...2022-03-2908 min
A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 11: Off-Plan Real Estate InvestingWelcome 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 rea...2022-03-1508 min
A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode -𝟭0: SELLERS MARKET - A CHALLENGE FOR BUYERSHi 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...2022-03-0309 min
A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 9 - PRIVATE OWNERSHIP VERSUS CORPORATE OWNERSHIP - INTERVIEW WITH EURICO ALVESToday'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...2021-05-0426 minA1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 8 - WHY CURRENCY EXCHANGE IS IMPORTANT - INTERVIEW WITH TELMO MARTINS, COUNTRY MANAGER SMART CURRENCYToday'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 emai...2021-04-2121 min
A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 7 - WHEN YOU CAN PROFIT OF NHR STATUS IN PORTUGAL - INTERVIEW WITH Barbara Berkeley Mesquita, named partner of the law firm LIMAS & BERKELEY,Quinta do LagoThe 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 & BER...2021-04-0623 min
A1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 6 : PERMIT OF RESIDENCE REGULATIONS AFTER BREXITFor 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...2021-03-2334 minA1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 5: 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MOVE TO QUINTA DO LAGOThinking of investing in Quinta do Lago, Algarve? Stay tuned because I have 10 reasons why Quinta do Lago is worth an investment...2021-03-0911 minA1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 4 - PROPERTY TAX IN PORTUGAL - INTERVIEW WITH ANDREA VIEGASThe difference between buying a house in Portugal being a resident or not depends on the purpose of the house. If you buy a house to live in Portugal, you are buying a permanent home and are a resident, but if you do not live in Portugal and you buy property there it will count as a second home. This affects the property taxes you’ll have to pay.Let's have a look at what taxes exist in Portugal when buying a property, whether as a first residence or a s...2021-02-2327 minA1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 3: HOW WOULD YOU SPEND £500.000 IN THE ALGARVE?First up, we’ve got Gary. He lives in Southampton and he’s got £500,000 to invest. He’s looking to invest his cash in the Algarve and his strategy is to generate an income. Obviously being in the UK, viewing properties is a little tricky for Gary, so he has no idea what kind of property he should be investing in or where he should ideally be looking to generate that income. Essentially, he’s asking me, if I had half a million quid to invest in the Algarve, where and what would I buy?Tune in...2021-02-0906 minA1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 2 - The Buying Process in PortugalPortuguese real estate law - and the contractual practices based on it - differ slightly from the law of english-speaking countries. We will explain the differences in this episode. We will be talking about how to make sure, your buying experience becomes a great experience and will cover the following points: all steps of the purchase process of a property in Portugalwhy you should have an English-speaking lawyerthe financial implications, such as down-payment, taxes & overall costsBuying a property abroad can be an exciting experience for you. That's why we are here fo...2021-01-2629 minA1 ALGARVE PROPERTY BUY & SELLEpisode 1 - A New Year A New StartIn this episode of the A1 ALGARVE REAL ESTATE news podcast, called A NEW YEAR A NEW START, we will be talking about COVID and what it changed in our business, the real estate market in the Algarve and Portugal - and the reason why this podcast has been created.2021-01-1206 min