What to look for when buying an old house in Portugal Archives - Page 8 of 14

Open tread stairs

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems, woodworm wood worm March 19, 2015

When you are house hunting in Portugal it is common to come across homes with open tread stairs like these. [caption id="attachment_2707" align="alig...

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Why choose to work with Castelo Construction ?

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment March 14, 2015

Why choose to work with Castelo Construction ? [caption id="attachment_2703" align="alignleft" width="300"] Before[/caption] It is a question best...

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Black marks on your bathroom ceiling

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, damp house, property problems, refurbishment March 12, 2015

Does your bathroom ceiling look like this - Black marks on your bathroom ceiling [caption id="attachment_2700" align="alignleft" width="300"] Black m...

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Flashing

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, damp house, How to . . ., low cost build, property problems, refurbishment March 12, 2015

Flashing ? Flash Gordon, flashing blades and lightning flashes we have all heard of. The subject of today’s blog is “Flashings” most of us won’t kno...

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Doors

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, Security in Portugal, woodworm wood worm March 12, 2015

Having a house renovated or built from scratch allows us the opportunity to install new back and front doors. We tend to think about style first, the...

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House Renovation

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, House for sale, low cost build, property problems March 9, 2015

House renovation is something that many people ask about. We have received inquiries and technical questions from the USA, Turkey, Italy Germany and ...

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New Roof

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in How to . . ., low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, woodworm wood worm March 4, 2015

Your house in Portugal needs a new roof what should you choose. What are the options and what issues affect your choice. [caption id="attachment_2683...

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Fiddlers on the roof

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, damp house, property problems, refurbishment March 3, 2015

Don’t let anyone up on your roof! [caption id="attachment_2679" align="alignleft" width="300"] Spare roof tiles[/caption] Remedial or new constr...

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Rental accommodation or a granny flat

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal March 2, 2015

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...

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Natural Wooden Flooring

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., low cost build, property problems February 25, 2015

Natural Wooden Flooring in Portugal Although ceramic and clay tiles are very popular here in Portugal there is still a place for natural wooden floor...

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long term empty houses and bank repossessions

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Building Plot, buying property in portugal, Construction land, House for sale, property problems February 11, 2015

Buying long term empty houses and bank repossessions in Portugal. I was recently asked to take a look at a house that had not been lived in for about...

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It’s that time of year again in Portugal

Posted By Tiffany in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, property problems, refurbishment February 11, 2015

Late September. It is that time of year again in Portugal when the walnuts are ready for picking and the rainstorms come with a vengeance. Not normall...

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Winter Fuel

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal January 26, 2015

Winter Fuel Payment in Portugal Energy bills can be a huge burden here in Portugal, especially for older people trying to keep their badly insulated ...

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Dry Rot

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, damp house, House for sale, Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment January 21, 2015

We are in that rainy time of year again. One minute you are bathed in warm sunshine and the next the sky darkens and you have an afternoon of continuo...

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