Predictions of a hot August for the UK, made in such a carefree manner in July, didn't quite come to fruition. Instead, the month ended with bookmaker Ladbrokes simply stopping taking bets on August being the wettest on record. Enough said.

With the UK having endured another soggy summer, many individuals are turning their thoughts to sunshine overseas and checking out short-haul flight prices to see how quickly and cheaply they can transport themselves to the nearest suntrap.

Essential information regarding Local Lodging in Portugal, including Airbnb, property transfer tax, the abolishment of IMT, and more....

The National Association of Local Lodging Establishments has as its mission to provide essential information and support regarding Local Lodging; enhance security for holidaymakers and owner/operators; strengthen compliance and be a collective voice, representing all of those engaged in Local Lodging in Portugal.

One of our members was offered a property already “equipped” with AL license, at a higher price. We asked our President what the advantages are in this purchase.

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Another agonizingly brief British summer has rocketed past, with citizens up and down the country now reaching for vitamin D tablets and sun lamps, after the scientific advisory committee on nutrition advised that the UK simply doesn't get enough sunlight to provide healthy levels of this essential nutrient. Some people are going one step further and chasing the summer sun overseas with a property purchase in Portugal.

Whether it's for occasional use as a holiday home or the perfect property to retire to, owning a home in Portugal is a sure-fire way to boost your vitamin D levels. For Ken and Marion Lamb, the Algarve's glorious sunshine was a key reason behind their decision to purchase a beautiful three bedroom home at O Pomar, in the sleepy eastern Algarve village of Cabanas.

Speak to most Spanish property agents and developers and they are likely to tell you that the market has finally bottomed out, but sales data from various sources is still conflicting, with some surveys showing selected strong property price growth and some indicating falls.

For instance, the latest index from the Spanish Property Registrars shows prices rising 5.12% in the year to June 2015, the highest rate since the global economic crash. Prices are also accelerating, rising 2.8% in Quarter 2, 2015, up from 2.65% in Quarter 1.

This immaculate 2 bedroom Fully furnished modern house is situated in the charming village of Benafim, Algarve and is priced to sell at just €125,000.

With garage, a courtyard and balcony the property has stunning views over the roof-tops to the hills and sea beyond.

Greece is leading a rebound in European property demand. The country, which agreed new bailout terms with the European Commission, has seen enquiries surge.

Greece is now the 12th most popular property destination in the world, according to TheMoveChannel.com's latest Top of the Props report. The country climbed four places in the rankings in July 2015, accounting for 1.28 per cent of all enquiries on the portal - up from 0.81 per cent in the previous month.