Grand Entrance
We may not all have the charisma to carry of the "Grand Entrance" when entering a room but we certainly can have a Grand Entrance when it comes to des...
Wow we had some rain last night
Wow we had some rain last night.
We are experiencing the autumn rains which appear every year around October/November. Thankfully we have equipped ou...
What to look out for when buying a house in Portugal
It can be a huge gamble when you are buying a property particularly for the first time in a foreign country.
How do you know what to look out for whe...
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal.
These pictures guide you through the process.
There are many insulation product available in Portugal some take...
Summer Shade
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...
The best 5 tips on buying a home in Portugal
5 tips on buying a home in Portugal
Know what you are buying. Sounds obvious it isn't. Do you know the boundaries.
No1 cause of future disagreemen...
Outside spaces looking for inspiration
It’s a little strange being a builder. You get to enjoy building all these nice homes and features that are usually the ideas or personal taste of som...
Damp proof course
I had a question from a person having a house built in the south of Portugal. We are asked similar questions to this on a regular basis so I thought I...
Eye catching natural stone
I was recently driving past a house that is being built with an eye catching natural stone outer skin of schist stone.
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Find a house in Portugal
If you are searching Portugal for a property to buy you will have no doubt studied many websites in your own language. Found a region that suites your...
Gates
It occurred to me recently while talking to a client about gates that the Portuguese terms used when talking about gates are not part of our normal Po...
What to look for when buying an old house in Portugal
KITCHEN What to look for when buying an old house in Portugal Part 2 of 4
Starting in the heart of the home the kitchen. let’s look at ...
Modern House With Infinity Pool 3 Bed 4 Bath Penela
Where to start ? This modern home has fantastic views.
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Mushroom on wood
Forget your favorite shiitake, chanterelle, oyster mushrooms or Portobello.
This is the dreaded Wet Rot not a mushroom on wood . If you’re a house ...