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 ...
I love this picture don’t you?
I love it for a slightly strange reason. For me it is like a metaphor for the people we meet.
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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...
An apartment or house in an old part of Portugal can be a great place to really get the feel of Portugal. If you are interested in buying property in ...
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 of us want our homes built to a high standard and to the highest quality that we can afford but what happens when the money is virtually unlimite...
With all the rain that we have been having lately it is hardly surprising that we have had three identical calls from people who have water running ou...
External wall insulation systems are widely used in Portugal both for new build and renovation or refurbishment projects.
Many people wish they had i...
Portugal is not alone when it comes to damp walls in old houses.
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The first question that people ask us in November is how much does it cost to insulate their Portuguese home. We also have some keen DIY fans who ask ...
Render problems are very common in Portugal.
Cement, lime-cement and mud renders are used widely in Portugal virtually every home has some kind of re...