The estate agents information will tell you that "the electricity supply is nearby and easy to connect".
You may have to take a large pinch of salt w...
Most of us want our homes built to a high standard and to the highest quality that we can afford but what happens when the money is virtually unlimite...
Just arrived in central Portugal what to do?
There is a strong desire in many people to use local builders to help renovate their recently bought hom...
Stone wood work surfaces, kitchen work tops,post formed Formica,glass, polished concrete, natural stone marble, granite, slate, polished marble, heat-...
Are you about to start or contemplating a major refurbishment project on a property in Portugal.
Whether the house is built of brick or local stone t...
If you are coming to Portugal either to buy a property or already own one you will no doubt be interested in the Home building and Renovation Show whi...
Solar power or Self Generation of solar power in Portugal means different things to different people.
Some people want to save money by self generati...
The hire of building tools is not very common here in Portugal.
So you may be tempted to look around for a cheap alternative to rental.
No1. Don’t b...
If you are thinking of buying an old cob walled home or building a cob house in Portugal or are already in progress building a taipa walled house. Her...
We were asked to take a look at insulating a typical stone house in Portugal.
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Have you just bought a house in Portugal and think that it may have a dodgy roof.
At first sight the roof no doubt looked OK with that typical rustic...
Building and renovating houses in Portugal
Problems can be encountered when building and renovating a house in Portugal.
May I share my advice gaine...
Many Portuguese homes are built with lightweight hollow bricks often rendered on the outside. It is usually easy to cut doorways or cutting an arch in...
DIY building projects in Portugal-Removing a traditional kitchen fireplace and hood.
In many Portuguese homes it is traditional to cook on a fire in ...