Do you know the facts, are you sure that you know the facts when it comes to having building work or a renovation done.
“Ignorance may indeed be blis...
If you have bought an old house or apartment in Lisbon are you sure that you did enough detective work before you purchased an old house or apartment ...
Do you really know what you are buying ?
In most things probably but when it comes to buying a house in Portugal are you sure?
It was something whic...
We have mentioned this before Insulation in your home but it is worth mentioning it again.
Just in case you are not aware of this most houses and apa...
That’s right it may sound extreme and a collapsed roof certainly is serious not to mention very dangerous.
We often go to homes after being called ou...
The winter rains are here and many people are often surprised as when the rains eventually come the rainfall is often very heavy and prolonged.
This ...
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 £...
Portugal is not alone when it comes to damp walls in old houses.
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They are not everyone's cup of tea but we love the traditional stone houses in central Portugal.
They can be made from granite to sandstone, limeston...
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...
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...
Beware a flat roof and flat roof problems.
The main problem with flat roofs in Portugal is not usually the type of material forming the weatherproof ...
Decking in Portugal is different
It can be a very attractive addition to your home making stunning pool side areas, flooring in a garden sun shade or...
We were asked to take a look at insulating a typical stone house in Portugal.
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