Hand carved stone troughs/planters
If you are from northern Europe you will have seen many similar examples of stone animal troughs being used as gar...
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...
Are you one of US sunshine dreamers who came to Portugal on a short holiday of perhaps a business trip and thought.
You know what. I could get used t...
Summer is almost upon us. It is 36 degrees and there is a real feel-good vibe in the air.
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Have you seen these figures from the UK NHS ? Proof your home in Portugal against personal injury
They are describing the first year of treatment cos...
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...
Castelo Construction. Helps people like you to get the very best out of your new home in central Portugal.
Whether it is an old house that you want t...
What is your ideal home in Portugal
Many of us are seduced by large homes in even larger plots of land when we are house hunting in Portugal.
We thi...
Creating rental accommodation or a granny flat in your home is a very popular choice here in Portugal.
It can be quick and easy to do IF you know wha...
There is something very adventurous if a little bit daunting about buying a plot of land in Portugal.
Maybe its that everyone wants to claim their ow...
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...