Where to buy in Portugal?

[lena green]

Hi there, this is a warning, please stop telling eveyone how great the Agarve is. There are 2 million people in the UK looking for homes abroad and if they all came here ( I live here) I would never be able to get served at the bar!!
Yes, we do have fab beaches, but please keep it a secret they`re full enough already and don't tell anyone about our fish restaurants, fresh caught delicious but not enough to feed two million.....and our sunshine is permanently out...........out of the question for foreigners as we want it to ourselves.
Our villas, apartments and golfcourses are for us, not to share, so please don't come, I hate waiting to 'T 'off and don't want you livin' next door to me unless your nice. (which you probably are but I`m in the bar and don't have the time to get to know you).
Coming to live in Portugal is not an easy transition so give it some serious thought. You will have to forsake things you are accustomed to which could cause great stress on you, think carefully. You will be living without your current job and will have to get used to lying on the beach all day (not easy). You will have to adjust to cheap alcohol (difficult) you will have to drive very carefully, we have no speed cameras to help you break the laws, you'll really miss your home being broken into regularly (we can help you there). Your rubbish will be removed so regularly, they take it away before its put out, as much as you like and I know you will have a problem with this. The low taxes will bamboozle you, you'll think the friendly people are after something, they are......your friendship nothing more and you won't believe you get change every time you tender a tenner....lots of it.
So, with all these difficulties, I suggest you all stay away from Portugal its a best kept secret which we are'nt telling anyone about, especially that Sir Cliff Richards has been here since the sixties, grows his own wine and is a great hit. He's on a permanent 'Summer Holiday' and so am I. There just ain't no space left. Go away.
Ps. The wine is a problem as well, we grow our own and its very inexpensive and totally addictive, so beware of Portugal and what it has to offer, you may find if you ever get here, you never want to go home again.............

[OwnerInvest]

Hi

Sesimbra Bay is a beautifully designed beach and spa residence located in the picturesque and authentic fishing village of Sesimbra on the southern Costa Azul (The Blue Coast) of Portugal. This simply stunning development has been cleverly built on 3 levels into the hillside that directly overlooks one of the most stunning bays to be found in this area.

Located in the Setúbal district of Southern Portugal, Sesimbra is just a 30km drive south of Lisbon in the Bay of Setúbal, near the mouth of the Sado river and its natural harbour and is deemed to be an important fishing town with a total area of 195.0 km² and a total population of 37,567 inhabitants. The local population relies heavily on the fishing trade and this is obvious from the large number of bars and restaurants along the beaches and promenades offering delicious local seafood and traditional platters of fish.

The area surrounding Sesimbra is well known for its outstanding natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. The Arrábida Natural Park is quite literally on its doorstep covering an area of 10,800 hectares with its formation dating back some 180 million years. This area is a renowned breeding ground for birds of prey and is quoted as being one of the most beautiful and fascinating natural regions of Mediterranean influence.

On a mountain top overlooking Sesimbra, approx. 240m above sea level, sits the ruins of an ancient Moorish castle that affords beautiful panoramic views over Sesimbra, its harbour and the surrounding countryside. The castle was retaken from the Moors in the year 1165 during the Portuguese Reconquista by King Afonso Henriques. The stunning views of Sesimbra and its surroundings can be seen via the following virtual explore taken from the top of the castle:

There is currently a Beach and Spa resort where investments are taking off.

1 and 2 bed suites and 3 bed penthouses with 85% mortgage in place. ALL closing costs to be paid by developer and 2% cash back is guaranteed to early investors.

[OwnerInvest]

Hi Lena

I read your post and it made me chuckle - don't send anymore people here! LOL

[lena green]

Yes, one has to remain light hearted.Its just a joke as I have a wicked sense of humour.

[Magellan]

personally, i think prices are most reasonable in the center

[lena green]

Great comment,but, the centre is not near the edge, and the edge is where where the sea is.................and the sea is where the beach is. And the nearer the equator you get, the warmer it is..........don't want you to teach you to suck eggs, but its the Algarve where it is.............

[lena green]

and havin` said that above, stop dithering around and buy a home any place. This is a great country, its got everything, you don't need more than that.

Except, have it built like this Crcarmo Ltd building from Siporex block

[GenCPT]

Again, there's a lot of hot spots in this country, but there's only to places where return is garanted; Lisbon area and Algarve, all the rest might be a wild guess on the long term. An Lisbon?...talk about high prices...you don't whant to take that avenue!

All THe Best

[lena green]

dead right,if Sir Richard Branson is investing with a space station and 20 health centres value 8 million each and Sven Ericsonn building here as well............do as the Romans do................invest in Portugal

[abelhas]

and think sustainability with that investment. new housing in portugal can all be solar powered, trees dont need to be cut to build, walls can be heatsinks, compost toilets, rainwater harvesting... villas as earthships?
the fastest growing market is eco houses and smallholdings. our most often booked accommodation is yurts, eco houses, things that are 'different'.
peak oil and climate change is pushing humans to think differently, more sustainable and environment friendly, and we get a lot of enquiries about this kind of thing.

it doesnt cost much more to build green, but houses like that are going to be more sellable in the future - we dont need a space station in portugal, the money would be better spent replacing eucalyptus with native trees, supporting local agriculture and insulating the old houses. health centres are good, but a diet education campaign could avoid illness rather than trying to cure problems caused by poor diet and too much tv.

think sideways i always say! good luck.