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Swimming pool problem

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Living in Portugal, refurbishment, swimming pool, Swimming Pools: All you need to know July 13, 2015

Swimming pool problem ? [caption id="attachment_2908" align="aligncenter" width="300"] swimming pool problem[/caption] Or should I say "what can g...

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Cracked render

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, property problems, refurbishment July 9, 2015

In Portugal many homes have render on the external walls. Most homes have either cracked render or external paint that is in bad condition and very of...

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predicament which house to buy

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems, refurbishment June 30, 2015

It is often very hard to make an informed decision about a property in Portugal. [caption id="attachment_2886" align="alignleft" width="300"] Do you ...

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Buying a house without mains water

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building Plot, buying property in portugal, House for sale, Living in Portugal, property problems June 29, 2015

Are you looking at buying a house without mains water in Portugal. Have you checked that your chosen property has water connected? [caption id="at...

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Now is the perfect time

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment June 26, 2015

It may not feel like it with day time temperatures in the 30’s however take my word for it NOW is the perfect time to buy and install a pellet stove o...

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Can you see whats wrong with this Portuguese house

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, property problems June 25, 2015

[caption id="attachment_2862" align="aligncenter" width="640"] something wrong with this house[/caption] Can you see whats wrong with this Portuguese...

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Arrived at your holiday home only to be disappointed

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal June 24, 2015

If you have just arrived at your holiday home only to be disappointed you have found the right place for help. You will see the normal wind blown lea...

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happy customers

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Construction land, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, swimming pool June 24, 2015

One of the very nice things about working in Castelo Construction is happy customers. [caption id="attachment_2854" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ha...

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We are experiencing the first real heat of the year

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, refurbishment, swimming pool, Swimming Pools: All you need to know June 24, 2015

Summer is almost upon us. It is 36 degrees and there is a real feel-good vibe in the air. [caption id="attachment_2851" align="alignleft" width="300"...

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Bought a house in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, House for sale, low cost build, refurbishment June 12, 2015

[caption id="attachment_2844" align="aligncenter" width="640"] bought a house in Portugal[/caption] Here are some typical features of a Portuguese ho...

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Polished concrete

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Construction land, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, woodworm wood worm May 25, 2015

Have Polished concrete floors had their day ? There was a time during the last three years when a lot of clients asked us if we could lay polished co...

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The THIRD biggest problem in Portuguese houses

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems May 12, 2015

Here is the third biggest problem in Portuguese houses Heating and ventilation we have already covered Insulation and Damp in previous posts and comi...

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Treasure Island Vs Solar Island

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Building Plot, Construction land, Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment May 12, 2015

You have heard of Treasure Island right? What about Solar Island ? One is a fun read and the other provides off grid electricity in a package that is...

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Is your bathroom smelly not dirty just constantly smelly

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal April 26, 2015

A smelly bathroom is one of the most common things people complain about when staying in hotels or going to restaurants in Portugal. [caption id="att...

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