Portuguese Autumn
When we think about autumn many people dread the heavy rains that accompany the change from hot dry days of the Portuguese summer to the cooler, more ...
What to look out for when buying a house in Portugal
It can be a huge gamble when you are buying a property particularly for the first time in a foreign country.
How do you know what to look out for whe...
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal.
These pictures guide you through the process.
There are many insulation product available in Portugal some take...
new oak roof
Summer in Portugal is time for installing new roofs.
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In t...
Summer Shade
Although this summer has been a bit of a let down there have been days that reached 35 degrees and instead of scurrying off inside to find some summer...
Questions about building permission and planning processes
We often receive questions about building permission and planning processes/rules here in Portugal.
We recently received this list of questions which...
house hunting in Portugal
When you are house hunting in Portugal it is common it is common to come across homes that are showing a few signs of damp.
Very common in fact. Ev...
What makes living in central Portugal Special?
What makes living in central Portugal Special?
Here’s a fine example, not everyone’s cup of tea granted but it’s something we love.
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Medieval Fiesta of Penela
We had a very nice afternoon out today enjoying the Medieval Fiesta of Penela. It quite an event with hundreds of local people involved. In the organ...
Building Regulations in Portugal
Building Regulations in Portugal
I was searching the internet the other day. You know how easy it is to waste hours reading things on the internet an...
shiny plastic bubble insulation
shiny plastic bubble insulation
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You may...
Builders estimates Portugal
I was thinking about using a new subcontractor recently and was given a recommendation by a reliable friend.
I am using this example of Builders est...
Eye catching natural stone
I was recently driving past a house that is being built with an eye catching natural stone outer skin of schist stone.
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Find a house in Portugal
If you are searching Portugal for a property to buy you will have no doubt studied many websites in your own language. Found a region that suites your...