Reader's comment sumbitted by Gavin Middleton from 'Rent in the Algarve':

   "The bottom line is that if you make the public aware to look out for "AL" and point out the reasons for doing so, not only could the tourism business suffer, but it would also be pretty damming for the big advertising sites - financially of course.

The "gentle gentle" approach of little "reminders" to the Owners (in the local press) of what the consequences may be for non-AL compliance, seems to be the preferred method of gradually "persuading" Owners to comply, but it is going to take a very long time, especially all the while that the Owners can't see any evidence that the legislation is being policed.

Property buyers are shrugging off any concerns surrounding the Greek bailout crisis, according to TheMoveChannel.com. The portal's latest Hotspots Index reveals that Europe has never been more attractive to house-hunters, with Greece joining the Top 5 hotspots in Q2 2015 for the first time.

Portuguese holidaymakers again have fallen in love with the Algarve, but prefer renting apartments and villas rather than staying in hotels.

Albufeira is the most popular municipality, followed by Loulé, Portimão, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António but those booking their holidays are unaware or unconcerned that the accommodation selected is neither registered nor compliant with the laws of the land.

In the first 6 months of 2015 the Algarve was the country’s most searched area in ERA Portugal agencies, for the purchase of houses by foreign customers. 60 percent of these buyers, mostly French and English, chose to buy a villa and invested, on average, 250 thousand euros, generally paid in cash.

As the Algarve puts itself up for sale, local award-winning agent Ideal Homes Portugal reveals top selling tips

The just-released June 2015 RICS/Ci Portuguese Housing Market Survey (PHMS) has shown that the Algarve is leading the country in terms of putting its property on the market.

Soalr da Cogula is a private manor house with a small walled garden and a pool. The property has not been used for a few years and represents a big opportunity for those wanting to set up home in the Guarda area, or to run an tourist accommodation business.

The solar is an ancient and traditional Portuguese manor house built in the 17th century and enlarged in middle of the 18th century.

No-one can truly predict what the future holds, but for those in the international property sector it is certainly possible to make informed projections based on their experience of the market and their knowledge of key influencing factors.

You grow up, get married, buy a house and have 2.4 children. At least that's how things used to work. These days an increasing number of young (and indeed not so young) couples are having to make a choice between their dream wedding day and their dream of owning their own home.