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Rustic dining pergola

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, Swimming Pools: All you need to know February 27, 2013 0 comment

Rustic dining pergola [caption id="attachment_1454" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Rustic Pergola[/caption] The house originally had a rough pie...

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wooden beams embedded in walls

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment February 26, 2013 0 comment

wooden beams embedded in walls also see our other post on the subject https://www.casteloconstruction.info/2013/02/22/replacing-timber-beams/ [cap...

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replacing timber beams

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment February 22, 2013 0 comment

Replacing timber beams Also check out https://www.casteloconstruction.info/2013/02/26/wooden-beams-embedded-in-walls/ Here is a recent ...

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rain damage stone house

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment February 22, 2013 0 comment

Rain damage stone house We have had some rain lately quite a lot of rain actually and its showing up the usual damp problems in the old houses of Po...

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how to choose an old house to refurbish renovate

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Construction land, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, refurbishment February 22, 2013 0 comment

How to choose an old house to refurbish renovate Many of our clients contact Castelo Construction via our blog to ask how to choose an old house ...

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Wood Floors

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Construction land, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment February 19, 2013 0 comment

Wood Floors Occasionally we get to see inside an old Portuguese house that was originally built to a high standard. Even though they look tired, dust...

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Recycled building materials

Recycled building materials Building Materials Portugal Recycled building materials in Portugal Clients often ask if there any local recycling s...

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Tiling

Tiling Ceramic tiling, clay tiles, stone tiles and porcelain tiles. If you are going to be tackling a tiling job at your home in Portugal or even if...

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Signs of damp

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment February 11, 2013 0 comment

Signs of damp Signs of damp in your home. Musty smell especially on cold damp days White fluffy bits of salty looking deposits on your internal or ex...

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Supporting beams

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment February 7, 2013 0 comment

Supporting beams Portuguese houses often have supporting beams which are visible inside the rooms particularly in adegas and lojas (ground floor wine...

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Further north is the Green Coast, with dramatic Atlantic coastlines and some of the best-value property in the whole of Portugal. The risk in buying Portuguese property is low but for medium to high long-term returns; and Building and construction in Portugal is more regulated than some foreign markets giving investors greater peace of mind. Enthusiasm among Brits for Portuguese property has shown no sign of ebbing. According to figures from the Portuguese Real Estate Association, Portugal receives around 2 million British tourists a year; and between 17,000 and 18,000 Brits buy property in Portugal annually, with over 50% opting for homes in the Algarve. Property in the Algarve When considering a holiday property in the Algarve, you might imagine relaxing holidays on golden beaches with calm blue waters while sampling the delights of this well liked region of Portugal. 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Controlling damp in stone houses

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, woodworm wood worm February 7, 2013 0 comment

Controlling damp in stone houses People who have found a very nice house in Portugal often have worries about buying the property as they don't know...

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Stone wall building

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment February 6, 2013 0 comment

Stone wall Building If you have ever wondered just how hard it could be to build, add to or repair a traditional stone wall then these photographs sh...

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Help and advice building in Portugal

Help and advice building in Portugal Our clients often ask for advice on various aspects of a new build or property refurbishment. Usually the scope...

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Maintaining or increasing your home value in Portugal

Maintaining or increasing your home value in Portugal If you have read part one of Maintaining or increasing your home value in Portugal Maintaining...

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