International currency exchange specialist HiFX announced yesterday that Euronet Worldwide Inc, a $1.8 billion global electronic payments provider based in Kansas, is to acquire the business.
Euronet is a global e-payments company and shares common values with HiFX, a brand well-known in Portugal with an expanding currency exchange client base.
As spring aproaches, new opportunities blossom. The real estate market has been very active in the Algarve this new year and some of these great buys are not going to last...
When purchasing a property abroad there are a number of factors you need to consider. In some ways the easy part is choosing the right property!
Once you have decided to buy your ideal property there are a number of other decisions to consider. At B&P we try to offer you a complete service and make this process as easy and as stress free as possible. To do this we work with a number of partners that all understand the B&P philosophy of keeping it straight and easy.
The center and largest of the 3 car parks by MacDonald's was suddenly sealed off without warning. Rumours abound as to what is happening... from a paid car park to a shopping complex. Interestingly the mandatory information board required in Portugal showing the license number for any construction project and the duration etc. are no where to be seen.
Properties definitely appear to be selling at the faster rate we have seen since before the crash in 2008, so does that mean the price of real estate in the Algarve will start to go up as well?
I'm afraid that I don’t think so, but what we have seen over the last few years is two things; firstly we saw prices drop from unrealistic levels to levels that are more achievable and sustainable.
his weeks' sunny selection showcases the best homes in the Lagos region of Portugal. Located on the South coast, Lagos is not only a beautiful town full of things to do and stunning beaches, but is also steeped in heritage. Featuring a spacious apartment with excellent sea views in the center of Praia da Luz, a lovely recently renovated villa with sunny balcony, plus more.
Well, the French Revolution is still taking place here in the Algarve, since the start of the New Year over 70% of our clients have been French. But why have the French suddenly decided that the Algarve is such a great place to live? And why is it that Lagos specifically has such a wide appeal to the French?
Every year the AIPP (Associate Member of the Association of International Property Professionals) produces its annual consumer guide - 'How to Buy Overseas Property Safely 2014', with the aim of providing you with invaluable advice to guide you through the process of buying a property abroad.
The AIPP does not sell property but is an industry body established to help people to buy safely.
