We’re now ten years on from the Banking Crisis which instigated the credit crunch and subsequent world recession; leaving the European economy in a precarious position.

A decade later, Portugal is one of Europe’s success stories, with steady but sure growth in most aspects of the economy and significant external investment within the tourism, technology and Real Estate sectors. This recovery from austerity is resulting in infrastructure improvements and new investment in daily services: bringing a sense of optimism, creativity and vigour.

Great location, great price, great investment! Whether it's a sea view or a central location, the perfect new home or a cracking holiday pad that you're looking for, these prime properties are not to be missed!

All are modern and finished to a high standard, situated within walking distance to the beach and local amenities, and are priced at under €350,000. If you need even more enticement, take a look at what each of them has to offer...

A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen to purchase a realistically priced, beautifully located former Manor House within a few minutes drive of the historic country town of Paderne.

Property Specialists Algarve are VERY excited to be attending Austria’s First Premium High-Level International Realty Exhibition in April this year. In Austria, the number of millionaires in recent years has grown above average so Vienna is the perfect venue! This exclusive Luxury Property event will take place on April 13th and 14th at Vienna's Palais Hansen Kempinski Hotel, an Heritage-listed five-star-superior international hotel Schottenring, right at the famous Ring Boulevard.

Located in a quiet condominium in the heart of Lagos this 3 bedroom modern apartment is walking distance to the beautiful Dona Ana beach, all amenities and many of Lagos' great attractions. It's the perfect location for a permanent residence or as your own peice of paradise to escape to.

Luxury Property doesn't come better than this magnificent, imaginatively designed contemporary home in the Terras Novas district of the coastal central Algarve.

Well located in an elevated position on a hillside with marvellous panoramic country and sea views, the property is cut into the hill providing numerous terraces and a architectual backdrop of glass, wood, natural stone and slate creating a light-filled home exuding comfort and luxury. .

The real estate market in Portugal is on the up-and-up, there seems to be quite a few reasons behind the increased interest of investors; to accommodate for the growth, Algarve-based, international award winning real estate company, Ideal Homes in Portugal, is also going through a phase of expansion.

The company recently announced the opening of a new office in Portugal’s capital and the city that attracts the most tourists in the country – Lisbon. As a sharp-minded businessman, the founder of Ideal Homes, Chris White, believes that Portugal’s Golden Visa is one of the top reasons why investors are so keen about Portuguese real estate.

Real estate in the Luz and Lagos areas has recently been valued at the 4th highest in Portugal, proving the area is becoming a sought after location for discerning investors and affluent expats looking for a part of the 'real' Algarve.

If luxuries such as a heated pool, sea view, wine cellar and hot tub get your property juices flowing, take a look at these luxury lifestyle properties throughout the Algarve.