Real estate in the Algarve, bought on the fundamentals.
Villas, apartments, plots and restoration projects across the Algarve — found on and off the market, checked from title to structure, and negotiated on your behalf.
One team on your side of the table.
Buying property in the Algarve rewards local knowledge. The right villa or plot often never reaches a portal, and the details that decide its real value — the legal title, the licensing history, what can be extended or rebuilt, what it will cost to run — are rarely in the listing.
We act for the buyer. Our real estate team sources homes and investment property through relationships built over thirty-five years, and our own architects and builders assess every one before you commit — so you know what you are buying, what it can become, and what it will cost to get there.
How we help you buy.
From the first conversation to the keys — and, if you wish, long after.
Property search
On- and off-market villas, apartments, townhouses and plots, shortlisted against your brief and budget.
Restoration projects
Older homes and ruins with potential, assessed by our architects for what can realistically be rebuilt or extended.
Survey & due diligence
Condition and structural survey, plus checks on title, licensing, boundaries and outstanding debts.
Valuation & negotiation
An honest view of what the property is worth, and a negotiation run in your interest.
Purchase management
Tax number, promissory contract, deposit and final deed — coordinated with your lawyer and the notary.
After the keys
Renovation, interiors, letting and property management, delivered by the same team.
From brief to completion.
Brief
Your budget, timing, location and how you plan to use the property.
Search
A considered shortlist, on and off the market, with viewings arranged around you.
Check
Technical, legal and financial due diligence before any commitment.
Complete
Negotiation, contracts and deed — then handover to our build or management teams if needed.
Investment Prospectus — TFG 2026
Our full study of property and land investment on the Algarve — the market, the returns, the costs, and how we work.
Where we work.
- Golden Triangle
- Vilamoura
- Carvoeiro
- Ferragudo
- Portimão
- Alvor
- Lagos
Our real estate work centres on the Golden Triangle and Vilamoura, and on the western Algarve coast around Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Alvor and Lagos — areas we know street by street, and where we have built and renovated for decades.
Questions clients ask.
General answers to get you started. Every property and every project is different — we will always give you specifics for yours.
Can foreigners buy property in the Algarve?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign buyers in Portugal. You will need a Portuguese tax number (NIF), and it is usual to open a local bank account. We help you arrange both early, so they never hold up a purchase.
How does buying a property in Portugal work?
Typically, once a price is agreed and due diligence is complete, buyer and seller sign a promissory contract (CPCV) and a deposit is paid. The sale completes when the final deed is signed before a notary and the property is registered in your name. Timings and deposit amounts are agreed case by case.
What are the costs on top of the purchase price?
The main costs are property transfer tax (IMT), stamp duty, notary and registry fees, and legal fees — commonly between 7% and 10% of the price in total, depending on value and use. We give you a clear estimate for each property before you make an offer.
Can you check whether a property can be renovated or extended?
Yes — this is where having our own architects and builders makes the difference. Before you buy, we review the licensing history and planning rules and give you a realistic view of what can be done, and roughly what it would cost.
Also from the group.
Investment in the Algarve
Land, property, commercial, off-plan and agricultural investment — sourced and structured with full due diligence.
Find out more→Architecture & licensing
Design, planning and licensing for new builds, extensions and restorations — from feasibility to approval.
Find out more→Construction & renovation
New builds, extensions and full renovations, delivered by one team from groundworks to handover.
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