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The best things to do in the Algarve
7 June 2024
he Algarve is the most Southern part of Portugal and stretches all the way from east to west, offering many different and exiting environments. From amazing beaches, nature reserves, beautiful cities, and adventurous activities. Between May and September the Atlantic coastline is at its warmest which attracts Dolphins and whales to come quite close to the shores. There are many local businesses to find who offer so called Dolphin tours. You can find them in
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Cost of buying a Property in Portugal
24 May 2024
Besides knowing the Process of buying a property in Portugal, it´s important to understand which costs you will be charged so you never get any unexpected surprises. Our WESTMARK professionals will always inform you what will apply for you. But here is a small recap. When you work with a Estate Agents who acts as your Property Consultant, please be very careful! Some agencies claim to work for you FREE of charge. But we all know that nobody works for free. These agencies are getting paid by
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What are the running costs of a property in Portugal?
10 May 2024
Portugal is known for the low tax fees and that also applies for properties. There is only 1 tax applicable for property owners and that is called: Council tax The council tax (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis) is charged by the City Hall of your village (Camara Municipal) and the rate is calculated based on
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Your best property Sales Advisor
3 May 2024
Are you thinking of selling your property in Albufeira, Vilamoura, Loulé or anywhere else in the Algarve? Reach out to WESTMARK estate agency. At WESTMARK, we are committed to revolutionizing the real estate experience by offering transparent and affordable services to sellers. Our unique model, based on fixed packages rather than high commissions, ensures
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Useful facts about the Algarve
4 April 2024
The Algarve has been a very popular region for buying a (second) home for years and is still growing in popularity. The friendly climate i sone of the most important things for this. Also for investors who are looking to buy an investment in real estate this is quite useful. Due to the warm climate all year round, the yield you can get on your investment is quite interesting.
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What is the status of the Golden Visa?
4 April 2024
For many years the Golden Visa scheme was most popular amongst expats as a vehicle to enter Europa through a Portuguese citizenship by using a real estate investment. This scheme has been questioned by the European Union for several years and eventually they pressured Portugal to make changes to the Golden Visa regulations.