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Buying in Portugal
Portugal , and more specifically the Algarve , offers many benefits for the expatriate purchaser, whether they are seeking to reside here permanently, or visit for holidays. Portugal and Britain have enjoyed strong ties for hundreds of years, with the Algarve having long been a popular location for British buyers. The Algarve accounts for the highest rates of property sales to foreign purchasers and is the most developed region in Portugal , although it has not suffered the over-development of parts of Spain .
The Algarve offers:
- More days of sunshine throughout the year than most countries in Europe , with mild winters and summers that are hot, but not unpleasantly so.
- Extensive sandy beaches along 155 km of coastline; numerous golf courses and beautiful, unspoilt countryside.
- A relaxed, laid-back feel, in contrast to the fast pace of life in northern Europe - the Portuguese people are welcoming and friendly.
- A low crime rate, inexpensive food and drink and fresh, clean air, with very low levels of pollution.
- After Portuguese, English is the most widely spoken language.
- Good European and inter-continental connections from Faro and Lisbon airports, making it a perfect location for those who need to travel regularly for business. Many low-cost airlines offer excellent fare deals on routes to Faro from Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stanstead, East Midlands, Manchester , Dublin and more, with frequent flights available which increase during the busy summer months.
- Modern technology which makes it possible to keep in touch worldwide, through ADSL Internet connections and low-rate telecommunications systems. English language TV is easily available through satellite.
There are two ways of buying a property in Portugal:
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