Property 'Pick of the week' from Ideal Homes

Pick of the WeekWith GBP hitting a near ten month high this week against the EURO, the picture is certainly improving for British buyers. So if you're looking for luxury and great value, the time to buy could be now!

To help you on your way, check out three of the best new properties on our books...

'Golden Visa' Investment Properties

Golden Visa Investment Properties from DiamondSince 8th October 2012, the Ministerial Deliberation has changed the conditions of authorisation of residence for investment activity in Portugal, namely regarding the requirements and minimum periods of stay and the means of proof. Diamond Properties have a selection of perfect Investment Properties to make the most of these Golden Visa opportunities.

To read more about the 'Golden Visa' please CLICK HERE.

It's still ALL about the price...

B&P Estate Agency

We all know by now that to sell your property; dress it appropriately, always make it tidy, give a welcoming feel to the property and make sure the agent takes great photos that reflect the property at its best and tries to describe the property in a positive way. All these pointers are important, yet it is still the price that seems to be grabbing the glory.

To give you an example of this we have recently sold a lovely sea view villa in Praia da Luz. The villa had been on our books for around 9 months and had received a few enquiries but no viewings.

Buying an overseas property in Portugal

Buying an overseas property in PortugalThere is no denying that the Portuguese property market has suffered in recent years, with house prices dropping and many new developments standing unfinished.

However, we clearly have a strong affinity with Portugal with approximately 80,000 British people living there and OPP reporting that 53% of homes currently being bought are by UK residents.

7 Top Investments from around the globe

Eurobrix7 top investments from Eurobrix vast collection. Starting with an opportunity in Brazil's Rio Hills Resort, featuring a private members club, tennis courts, pools, bars, restaurants and luxury water sports. Then all the way to Kittitian Hill, a master planned resort offering beautifully designed luxury villas and charming cottages.

Exclusive Property Incentives at Quinta do Lago

Property Incentive at Quinta do LagoQuinta do Lago are offering specific incentives on key properties including a Laranjal golf membership, Q Landscape services and Concierge Elite service. Contact them today to learn more, or start by browsing the homes featured HERE.

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Meravista puts Algarve property on the map

Meravista puts Algarve property on the mapSince launching in April this year, property website Meravista has revamped its unique map function and added thousands of homes for sale across Portugal’s Algarve region.

The Algarve’s newest property portal has improved its map feature to make it even easier and quicker for users to see the number of properties for sale in their chosen location. The map’s loading speed has been optimized, pushing it into the number one spot as the fastest property map platform available on the internet.

More calls for UK stamp duty to be scrapped as super suburbs become the new buzz

UK Stamp Duty More calls for UK stamp duty to be scrapped as super suburbs become the new buzz

It is official, the UK has the highest property tax in the world and now there are more calls for it to be scrapped and for proposals for a mansion tax that still linger to never be brought to fruition.

Today an influential group of MPs, the Free Enterprise Group, have told British Chancellor George Osborne that stamp duty should be scrapped on properties worth under £500,000.