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 people are confused about insulation in Portugal
There is plenty of property for sale in Portugal from ruins costing 10,000 Euros or as low as £...
Help to choose between two houses for sale in Portugal
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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...
Before you start building or renovation work in Portugal
Here is a little something that you should add to your list of most important jobs.
It is s...
At this time of year when the first rains come many of us find ourselves focusing on our roofs and often there are more questions than answers.
Let u...
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...
Flashings or "chappa" as they are called here. What are they, what do they do, are they important and where/how can I buy one.
A flashing is a trade ...
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 ...
Have you just opened up your holiday home and got a fright
You recently arrived in Portugal for a well earned holiday and opened up your holiday home...
If you are searching Portugal for a property to buy you will have no doubt studied many websites.
Found a region that suites your taste and pocket an...
Looking after a swimming pool is rather like looking after the lawn back in the UK and the work required is as regular but in this sunshine not as ted...