Testemunhos

Stew Wennersten

07/07/2024

Estados Unidos da América

Estávamos a explorar a compra de uma casa no Algarve e não ficámos impressionados com outra agência dos EUA que tínhamos contactado anteriormente pela Internet. Decidimos entrar na Algarve Property em Vilamoura para ter uma ideia do que estava disponível, não tendo outras expectativas senão obter informações. A senhora muito educada da recepção,ouviu o nosso pedido e voltou para ver se havia um agente disponível. Fomos apresentados a Paulo Nascimento, que nos forneceu uma lista completa e organizou visitas em 10 propriedades diferentes em apenas 3 dias. Depois de nos levar a conhecer várias casas, identificou um apartamento que tinha regressado recentemente ao mercado e soube imediatamente que seria uma ótima opção para a nossa família. Numa semana, tínhamos a propriedade sob contrato e fechamos recentemente o negócio da nossa nova propriedade. O Paulo foi o agente imobiliário perfeito para trabalharmos e não posso dizer o suficiente sobre o seu rigor, profissionalismo e capacidade de encontrar um imóvel de férias que se adapte exatamente às nossas necessidades. Começámos por explorar opções para ver o que estava disponível,  e encontrámos a nossa casa de férias perfeita para toda a família. Recomendo vivamente o Paulo Nascimento e a AlgarveProperty.com. Toda a equipa facilitou muito a nossa experiência e acompanhou-nos durante todo o processo de compra da casa em Portugal.

Elisabeth Granchon

05/23/2024

France

" We can’t thank Algarve Property enough for the stellar representation of our needs as buyers and, without a doubt, the key to our very successful experience was Senior Property Consultant, Liane Bergström.

We moved to the Algarve in the summer of 2022, having relocated from the east coast of the US for new employment in Faro. When we began our exciting journey in Portugal, we were renting an apartment near to the downtown marina area of Faro. In the summer of 2023, after thoroughly enjoying and experiencing Portugal for a year, we determined it was time to put down ‘deeper’ roots and thus began a search to buy a home.

Before we had the good fortune of knowing about Algarve Property or Liane Bergström, our first experiences with real estate representation were, unfortunately, not successful; this was discouraging for us but we knew that we had to continue to seek effective representation, believing that the right professional was out there! A trusted friend and work colleague recommended that we contact the agent that he and his wife had recently and very successfully worked with and this is how we met Liane - talk about hitting the jackpot, Liane was, and is, amazing!

From our first outreach to Liane, until the day we signed the final deed on the property we purchased with her expert support, Liane was always available, very thorough in her process, and consistently positive and encouraging. As we were new to Portugal, the Algarve, and the process of purchasing a home in Portugal, and as people who did not speak Portuguese, knowing that we could reach out to Liane with any question was tremendously comforting; her thorough and thoughtful responses communicated to us that no question was too big or too small and her patience with our many outreaches and many questions is truly commendable.

Liane is an incredibly skilled professional; in our experience, the aspects that stood out to us were Liane’s deep knowledge of real estate conditions and practice, her deep knowledge of the Algarve, her quick response to calls, emails, or text messages, and her keen ability to quickly and accurately understand what we were seeking in our home search and to act on that, to our distinct benefit.

We can easily and confidently recommend Algarve Property and Liane Bergström to anyone seeking real estate representation. Algarve Property is a very effective and professional agency and we believe those who are fortunate enough to work with Liane will be as happy and as satisfied as we are! Should we have any further real estate needs, Liane will be the first person we contact - thank you Algarve Property and Liane! 😊

Martha McNulty and Kurt Heiden "

" Je viens de finaliser la vente de mon appartement en 2 mois depuis l'intervention d'Algarveproperty débutée mi novembre 2023. J'ai choisi cette intermediation en parallèle avec une sélection de 3 autres agences. J'ai apprécié la sélection des visites par Paulo mon interlocuteur d'Algarveproperty. D'autres agences ont multiplié les visites qui n'ont pas été suivies d'effet et les comptes rendus de visites souvent sommaires et sans consistances. Le suivi des formalités à été efficace et réactif . Je confierai en résumant mon appréciation de vendeur satisfait du professionnalisme et de l'accompagnement dans cette affaire d'Algarveproperty et de Paulo tout particulièrement. Je les recommande vivement. Bernard HAMON. "

" Tive a sorte de encontrar o imóvel à minha medida com a Algarve Property e contar com o enorme profissionalismo e ajuda da agente imobiliária Rita Santos. Encontrei rapidez, apoio e confiança, pelo que não hesito em recomendar os serviços da agência e que possamos encontrar-nos em novos negócios no futuro. "

" A Algarve Property permitiu-nos encarar um passo importante na vida, com bastante confiança e leveza. A agente imobiliária Elisabete Paulino é bastante eficaz na busca de soluções que se adequam aos objetivos reais dos clientes da agência, potencializando as probabilidades de sucesso para todas as partes envolvidas. "

" A adquisicao de inmoveis é principalmente uma questao de confianca. Fizemos 3 viagems desde Londres ( onde moramos) ao Algarve no processo de procura. Na primeira viagem tivemos o grande prazer de estabelecer contacto e conhecer a Sra Liane Bergstrom. Marcamos algumas visitas, conhecimos o escritorio da Algarve Property e foi o inicio de um relaconamento que deu lugar na nossa terceira viagem, meses depois, a compra de dois apartamentos em Albufeira. Alem do processo mesmo, a Liane acompanhou passando contactos de advogados, empresas de transferencia de dinheiro ate como fazer para mobilar o apartamento morando fora de Portugal. Ela foi DEFINITIVAMENTE, um elemento chave no processo tudo. Voces estao de parabens! "

" Belle première expérience clientèle avec votre agence et en particulier avec Paulo. Il a été très professionnel, très disponible et réactif, bienveillant et de bons conseils. Il a su nous rassurer et nous donner de bonnes références comme l’avocate avec qui nous avons traité ensemble pour le bon déroulement de la transaction. Nous vous remercions une fois encore pour cette success story, abraço, Dany & Sandra "

" É com grande aprazimento que estou a partilhar a minha experiência com a Algarve Property representada pelo Exmo. Sr. Paulo Nascimento, na compra de um imóvel em Vilamoura.

Desde o início de todo o processo que foi, manifesto o profissionalismo, dedicação, eficiência e empenho colocados na resolução de todas as questões relativas à aquisição do imóvel. Assim, desde início que, quer eu, quer a minha família nos sentimos apoiados e confiantes de que tudo iria correr pela melhor.

Por tudo isto, a Algarve Property é uma empresa imobiliária que recomendo a quem esteja interessado em adquirir um imóvel de forma tranquila e informada. Nesta empresa, a satisfação do cliente é uma preocupação primordial.

Obrigado, "

" We decided to use Algarve Property to sell an apartment I purchased two years ago, because Ludovic Coelho helped us find an apartment last year, and we found him extremely helpful and professional. We will certainly use him again when the time is right to purchase another property and can highly recommend him to anybody interested in buying or selling property in the local area. "

" I contacted Algarve Property when my husband and I were looking for a property to buy in the Algarve. Antonio responded to my request and regularly contacted me with properties. We also spoke regularly as Antonio was always happy to answer questions which I had. He was also not phased when our search criteria changed. I can honestly say that Antonio was one of the most helpful property agents that I dealt with, he offered his help right up to the point we purchased a property. I would definitely recommend Algarve Property and specifically Antonio. "

" Marie and I are now starting our third week of ‘permanent residency’ in the Algarve, living in a fantastic property which Paulo helped us find.

The first viewing we requested was a major major project, however we knew having spent time discussing the property with Paulo and his opinions of the Owner that Paulo was very focused on the needs and requirements of his ‘buyers’ and was not seeking to push us in for a quick fix!

We were particularly impressed with Paulo's immediate transparency regarding properties that had completed building works without the necessary planning permissions, thus avoiding the need for viewings of high potential properties which did not match our requirements.

The attention to detail and service provided from start to finish was absolutely outstanding, and Paulo's willingness to assist and help in any way after the purchase when we were still overseas has been fantastic.
We will be sure to contact Paulo if we ever think of selling :)

Best wishes Dave and Marie "

" A Algarve Properties e o Sr. Ludovic Coelho foram-nos recomendados por um amigo e fizeram jus à recomendação feita, com o seu profissionalismo, dedicação e confiança no relacionamento. Não só recomendo como em futuros negócios voltaremos certamente a contratar os seus serviços. "

" In J'ai encore une fois fait appel à RICARDO MARCOS qui s'est occupé des négociations pour la vente de ma villa, et comme les précédentes affaires en plus de leur confier la transaction, je leur ai donné l'exclusivité. Ma villa a été vendue au bout de trois visites au prix que nous avions convenu. Le connaissant, je lui ai confié les clefs de la maison que j'ai revendu toute équipée, sans aucune appréhension. Je recommande ALGARVE PROPERTY à tout le monde et je n'hésiterai pas à refaire appel à eux. Leur implation dans VILAMOURA est parfaite et visible par tout le monde. Je remercie ALGARVE PROPERTY pour cette vente et son directeur RICARDO MARCOS. "

" We came into contact with Algarve Property after making a request to schedule visits to interesting objects in connection with a holiday trip.
We then got in touch with Liane Bergström.Thanks to Liane, during the entire process and also after our purchase, we received outstanding help and fantastic service and we can guarantee that with the very best recommendations!!  "

" Bonjour, Nous avons eu recours à ALGARVE PROPERTY et nous en sommes ravis, Liane Bergström est très professionnel et disponible pour le suivi de notre dossier qui n'était pas si simple en étant français et achetant en Algarve. Nous recommanderions Liane si une personne de nos connaissances voudrait investir en Algarve. Cordialement Christèle JOUAUX "

" Obrigada Elisabete por todo o profissionalismo e dedicação demonstrado. Agradeço também a toda a equipa envolvida no negócio. A confiança que se conquistou tornou as coisas muito mais fáceis e eficazes. 100% recomendado. Muito obrigada 🙏 "

" In 2019, we had our property for sale in Vilamoura, when we experienced extremely poor services from a few other agencies and we had to call off our sale. I came across representation from Algarve Property during late 2021/22, when they made an impressive bid. I was reluctant due to past bad experiences. Subsequently, in June 2022, I decided to offer Algarve Property to market. This was the best decision I made. Very quickly I found that AP were very efficient promptly keeping me regularly informed (emails and texts) of interests and viewings. By mid end of July following many viewings (few offers which we rejected) we received a reasonable offer which we accepted.

Rest is history, within 10 days the contracts were completed. Throughout this period Ricardo Marcos remained throughly proactive managing all processes and exchanges and keeping me fully in the loop. I have no hesitation in highly recommending friends, family and others to work with AG, particularly Ricardo Marcos who works tirelessly even during out of hours consistently responding to emails or text messages within hours. I cannot thank RM enough for guiding us as well as helping us from afar right through to completion of the deeds in Faro. "

"Antonio Mendez was extremely helpful and only showed me properties that met my requirements unlike another agent that wasted my time.

He kept me fully informed throughout the buying process and the welcome gift was a nice touch."

" I can't recommend Sergio Martins highly enough from Algarve Property who conducted the sale of our apartment in Portugal for us. Throughout the process, he was very professional with his approach, keeping us informed of what was happening right up until the sale going through yesterday. Any questions or advice was never a bother to him. Anyone thinking of buying/selling property in Portugal and unsure as to how to go about it my advice would be to get in touch with him. "

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Paulo and his Team from Algarve properties on the recent purchase of an Apartment
They are so professional they lead us every step of the way Paulo is a great communicator keeping us informed on every little detail
We felt we were in such safe hands
I could not recommend Algarve properties enough especially Paulo who is an absolute gentleman in every sense of the word.
Kind Regards
Sharon O´gorman"

" Quand nous avons pris connaissance des reportages photographiques de l’agence Algarve Properties , nous avons tout de suite été attirés par cette agence .

Nous y avons été reçus par Ricardo Marcos avec qui nous nous sommes bien compris du fait qu’il pratique notre langue.

De plus, il c’est créé rapidement un climat très amical de confiance et de discrétion qui nous a accompagné jusqu’au bout.

Nous avons eu affaire à 3 autres agences dont nous ne parlons pas dans les mêmes mots …en conclusion, notre expérience avec Ricardo a été excellente …nous sommes reconnaissants. "

"We purchased our property 10 years ago through Algarve Property and have recently sold through the same company. They are really excellent in every aspect, if you want an honest, trustworthy and totally reliable sales agent- then go to AlgarveProperty in Vilamoura."

"Escolhemos o Algarve Property como nosso agente devido à sua longa história no mercado imobiliário. Gostaríamos de agradecer ao Sr Cláudio Caetano da "Algarve Property" pela sua preciosa ajuda. Gostaríamos de agradecer ao Sr Cláudio Caetano do Algarve Property pelo seu trabalho profissional, eficiente e fiável na venda da nossa propriedade em Vilamoura."

"Claudio Caetano contacted us to list our property with AlgarveProperty.com, when it had already been on the market for some time. He told us he would find us a buyer – and he was right.  Not only did he and the team at AlgarveProperty.com find the right buyer, but Claudio was a pleasure to work with. He was always available to us, nothing was too much trouble and he was very professional. The team at the office who handled the completion of the sale were equally available and professional, guiding us through the entire process and supporting us through a few tricky situations. We will (and have already!) gladly recommend AlgarveProperty.com to others seeking to sell or purchase property and we would not hesitate to contact Claudio again ourselves for any future property transactions. Anita van Prooyen"

" We would like to thank Sergio Martins and Algarve Property for the attention to detail and all round support in every aspect of the purchase of our lovely new apartment in Vilamoura. Due to the pandemic we have struggled to return to Portugal but because of Sergios commitment we have managed to complete the purchase from afar, and now cannot wait to get there. We would certainly recommend Sergio and Algarve Property to anyone seeking a property in Portugal. 5 Star!!"

"Just a quick note of thanks to Ricardo and Francisco for all their professional guidance and friendly support in ensuring the sale of my apartment in Faro was an enjoyable and hassle free experience . The service provided was exceptional and i would not hesitate to recommend Algarve Property to anyone who needs help in selling their property in the Algarve Thanks again"

"We found a property we liked the look of on Algarve Property's website. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we were unable to visit Portugal to see the property ourselves but Sergio was extremely helpful in answering the dozens of questions we put to him on the phone and by email. He also facilitated a visit by a surveyor we appointed to do a viewing on our behalf.

The purchase went very smoothly and we are now moved in, and very happy with our decision to buy through Algarve Property. They were very straightforward and easy to deal with. However - both Sergio and Claudio have given us exceptional service after we moved in! We have had some teething problems which, due to language difficulties, we could not sort out on our own. Sergio has helped greatly with these, and Claudio came round and sorted out our borehole pump and cisterna when we had no water. He also fixed our toilet for good measure!

It is rare to find such great service these days so we have no hesitation in recommending Algarve Property 100%!!"

" Thank you to all at Algarve Property. They made our property search and purchase totally seamless all the way from viewing to arranging Lawyer for handling the purchase. In particular a big thank you to Sergio Martins who managed the entire process for us. While we did not know exactly what property we should purchase Sergio took a great deal of time and effort to find the dream home for us. I would strongly recommend Algarve Property to anyone seeking to make a property purchase in Portugal. Their knowledge is second to none compared to other agents we initially approached. Number 1 agent in the Algarve as far as we are concerned."

" Just a short note to thank most sincerely Sergio Martins at Algarve Property for his assistance in the sale of my late father’s home in Vilamoura this month.
We could not have achieved this without his consistent help and advice over the last few months - and the way this has led to finding a buyer, and completing the sale at a good price, all without unnecessary problems.
As we are based in London and could visit Vilamoura only for short periods, Sergio was extremely helpful with the preparation of the property prior to sale and help us make the most of those visits in terms of getting legal and practical matters in order.
Were also very grateful for his guidance around the local government services. We were very pleased to be able to work with Sergio and will have no problem in recommending Algarve property. "

"We have been looking for a suitable property in Algarve for one year and with Paulo's assistance we can call ourselves the proud owners of a dream vacation property in sunny Albufeira.
Paulo and his team are professional, understand the client's needs and go to work thoroughly with excellent market knowledge. They are easy accessible, the response time is very short and Paulo is eligible to provide advice with respect to other property related aspects such as financing, contact with banks or any other authority which is a great value for clients from abroad.
We are definitely happy clients and would recommend them without any hesitation."

" We would like to express our thanks and appreciation for the way in which Ricardo and his team handled the sale of our property, which was carried out with great professionalism. We especially wish to commend Claudio Caetano, who dealt with any any queries or problems which arose with patience and good humour, and who gave above and beyond what might have been expected in terms of his time, effort and attention. It is always a pleasure - and ultimately rewarding - to deal with a truly professional and reliable team, and we can recommend Algarve Property Vilamoura wholeheartedly."

"A friend of a friend recommended Fatima Chananie at Algarve Property to me for the sale of my villa and what a great recommendation that turned out to be.
There were a lot of problems, unique to this sale, which had to be overcome before we were able to finally complete but Fatima was always there with helpful advice and encouragement.
I was not in Portugal during this period but emails and phone calls kept me up to date with everything.  She will go the extra mile for her clients and was certainly more involved than the agent we had used to buy the villa originally!
I would recommend Fatima without any hesitation."

"My husband and I were keen to buy a simple property with a garden in the Algarve. We saw something we liked advertised with Algarve Property and thus our journey began with Fátima. Thank you Algarve Property.

Fátima spent a great deal of time getting to know our requirements and went above and beyond the call of duty, helping us throughout the buying process. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Fátima, who assisted and guided us with extreme patience, sensivity and encouragement. Her knowledge of the area, and the buying process is outstanding. We would not have survived the unusual and difficult legal process without Fátima.

As a professional property consultant, either buying or selling, we cannot recommend Fátimas' outstanding services highly enough. Thank you Fátima for your fastidious and unnerving help in helping us buy ourdream property."

Dominique Baudoux

13.01.2019

France

" My wife and I were looking for a big house for our large family to spend the most of possible holiday in the region of Villamoura. We knew exactly what we were looking for: a building authentic with a soul to the quiet but close to all amenities . Paulo de Algarve Property instantly understood our expectations and is managed to find a place of exception in an area of 2 hectares, a true paradise. Immediately installed, immediately "like ours for a long time" . A transaction on a time very short (2 months) in an atmosphere friendly, courteous, kind,.. .with a professionalism to the highest level and a perfect understanding of our desires. Thank you Paulo we have permit access to our dream for the greater good of our family large. There is no doubt that we'll be memorable and intense moments friendly shares”

"Agora que o negócio do imóvel está concluído, e bem, para todas as partes intervenientes, quero manifestar o meu apreço pelo profissionalismo e eficiência  como tudo foi tratado pela equipa da Algarve Property. Ao Ricardo Marcos em particular, agradecer-lhe a excelente colaboração e empenho que sempre colocou na resolução de todas as questões. Se outra oportunidade, de negócio  surgir, não terei dúvidas em escolher a Algarve Property. Para liderar o processo. "

"The properties that we found on the Algarve Property website were the most appropriate for our interest." "Our experience was excellent." We received all the necessary attention and total dedication from Nuno Saraiva until the end of the purchase process, the necessary services of cleaning, exchange of keys and etc. We would always recommend the services of Nuno of AlgarveProperty.com. "

We had a good and honest discussion with Algarve Property about our, and their, opinion of a realistic sale price that we mutually agreed upon. We got all the paperwork sorted in little more than 24-48 hours. The viewing started surprisingly quickly. We had a realistic offer within three weeks and the completion was three weeks after that. So, the whole process took a mere six weeks. We realise that this is an unusually quick turnaround but we were able to fit it all into our schedule. The lawyer we used, Eva Vaz Rama, was recommended/suggested by Algarve Property, and we found her to be excellent and very professional, thorough and reasonably priced. The whole process was remarkably pain-free and the money was in our Portugal bank account on the day of the completion.

Quick questions:

1. What is your opinion about AlgarveProperty.com services? - Very thorough and professional.

2.   Describe your experience as a seller, working with AlgarveProperty.com - They made the whole process very easy and they took the hard yards out of our hands.

3.   Would you recommend the services of AlgarveProperty.com to your family or friends? - Yes, and we already have!

"We used Algarve Property when selling our villa near Sao Bras. Their service was extremely professional. Ricardo and Claudio were very friendly and helpful providing us with a realistic valuation, advising us on the prevailing market conditions and producing a fantastic presentation of the villa on their website. The video which they produced (including the use of drone photography) was superb and undoubtedly showed our villa at its absolute best. We have no hesitation in recommending Algarve Property to anyone selling a property in the Algarve."

"We have owned a villa in Vilamoura since 2005.  We decided to put our villa on the market in 2018 as we now live in America, have another home in Ireland and with the kids getting older, we just didn’t get the opportunities to get to Portugal as much anymore.  We initially listed our property with another agent but given the slow progress with showings and upon the advice of the property management company that took care of our villa we made contact with Ricardo Marcos.  We were immediately impressed with his excellent communication skills and professional approach.  He put together a strong marketing campaign for our house.  Immediately we had an uptick in viewings.  After each viewing Ricardo would follow up with a detailed viewing report.  If there was anything urgent he would either call or text me.  He also worked closely with our lawyer to help expediate all paperwork etc..

I would highly recommend Ricardo Marco and the team at Algarve property for their professionalism and can do attitude.  Really great to work with!

A minha mãe decidiu vender o apartamento que tinha em Vilamoura, o que me proporcionou conhecer pessoas de um profissionalismo exemplar. O Ricardo Marcos mostrou ser um bom profissional, sempre disponivel e de uma atenção e amabilidade extrema. Os outros elementos que tive o prazer de conhecer incluindo a drª Angela com quem trabalham, são dignos de um elogio francamente positivo e se tivesse que dar uma nota seria a classificação máxima. Se um dia precisar de vender ou comprar um imóvel recorrerei sem margem para dúvidas à Algarve Property. Um bem haja a toda a equipa Fátima Lencastre

"I decided I wanted to live in the Algarve after coming to the area from the UK for many years. Starting to look wasn’t easy and so many properties in the Algarve are with several agents at the same time - so it can be very time consuming meeting and viewing so many properties with so many different agents. However without doubt once I’d met Sergio Martins at Algarve Property it all became easier. By far the most professional agent out of 8-10 others that I met during my search. He helped me narrow down my key factors I was looking for in a property and also the area best for me. Overall he provided superb advice on all aspects of property buying in the Algarve and also for useful contacts for living in the Algarve. I never felt pressured and I knew eventually he’d find me the property I had in my mind – which he did. I discovered during my search that there are many property owners still in contact with Sergio after their purchase and they come back to him when they want to sell years later – that was a big signal to me that Sergio knows his profession and is a man to trust."

"C’est un ami qui nous a vivement recommandé Algarve Property,  il a acheté un bien grâce à leurs services et a été très satisfait.

Bonjour à toute l'équipe d'Algarve Property, et à Sergio Martins en particulier. Lors d'un stage de golf à Pâques 2016 à Vila Sol avec mon fils Michael, nous avions été séduits par la beauté de la région et la gentillesse des gens. Nous avions directement pris le décision d'acheter un appartement ou une maison à Vilamoura ou la région la plus proche. Ne connaissant personne sur place pour nous conseiller, nous avions fait appel à quelques agences immobilières locales, y compris à Algarve Property. Nos critères de recherches étaient très précis: Le type de bien, la région, la localisation sur un golf et le budget( le nerf de la guerre!) De toutes les agences immobilières contactées, SEULE Algarve Property et Sergio en part

iculier ont très bien compris nos souhaits. La recherche fut longue (plus de 2 ans et +- 50 biens visités) et finalement en mai 2018, nous signions l'acte de vente de notre maison sur golf. (En face du trou 10). La patience, les conseils et le travail de recherche de Sergio étaient super. Le suivi de Sergio lors des négociations, les recherches administratives, le conseil du choix des corps de métiers pour les travaux de transformations étaient l'image d'un PRO. A recommander les yeux fermés! Quant aux autres agences immobilières consultées, leur but premier était de vendre à tout prix, ce qui finalement les a écartées de votre choix. Si j'ai un conseil à donner en toute simplicité: soyez exigeants, patients et entourez-vous de personnes compétentes comme Sergio et vous trouverez certainement comme nous votre futur nid au soleil. Merci à tous.

"We found AlgarveProperty on Google Search along with several other real estate agencies. After requesting information from four agencies, Angelo responded the quickest and provided properties within our price range and style.  We continued a regular correspondence with Angelo for about seven months.  He provided new properties as they came on the market  for us to review and comment.  We made plans to visit with Angelo during our vacation in the Algarve last summer. He scheduled several properties for us to view.  They were all excellent. His ability to listen and understand exactly what we were looking for made our search very easy. His efficient and productive job made us feel happy and comfortable. We choose our property in Vilamoura and returned to Boston. Angelo became our main point of contact in Portugal. He was available to answer phone calls anytime of the day. With the time difference, communication can be difficult. He truly made this easy for us.  As others have mentioned already, buying property abroad is not an easy task.

Angelo always stayed calm, and kept us informed each step of the way. His is a true professional, and we were very fortunate to find him.  He went far beyond the tasks of a standard real estate agent.   He was our trustful partner throughout the entire process and even sometimes our emotional support.

We are very happy with our apartment in Vilamoura and hope to rent it out and spend many wonderful days there in the future. 

We will definitely recommend Angelo to our friends and family. Excellent service!  

Natasha and Eric"

Just a small thank you for Angelo’s work during the purchase of our property in Victoria Gardens and also the refund from The Gardens project, which we received today.

Angelo has been a credit to your company during the process, with nothing being too much bother, I would recommend Algarve Property to anyone wishing to buy a property in Portugal, we may well purchase a second apartment in the future and will contact Angelo first as the service we have received has been first class.

Jon Williams

Are you ready for a change? Do you want to sell your property or buy a new one? Letty Fraga helps you in an outstanding professional and very friendly way. Thank you to her and her colleagues. They are a brilliant team!

Dagmar Hasselmann

Je suis très satisfait du professionnalisme de Letty tout le long du processus de l'achat de notre appartement. Elle a été disponible, réactive, à l'écoute et reste disponible même après l'acte d'achat. Bravo Letty et encore une fois merci pour tout 

Roger Komi Adandzi

J ai traité l achat de la propriété avec Letty qui a été de très bon conseil, toujours prête à aider et anticiper les questionnements. Nos échanges réguliers par téléphone ou mail au cours de mes fréquents allers-retours avant la finalisation et son rôle d'interprète français/portugais ont été primordiaux dans mes démarches et ma décision. Une très bonne accompagnatrice, agréable et souriante avec laquelle nous avons pu partager nos expériences de voyages et autre chose que des rapports strictement commerciaux. Une vraie pro !

Frederic Sicre

Je viens d’acheter un appartement par l’intermédiaire  de votre agence à Vilamoura. Je tenais principalement à remercier votre agent Letty Fraga qui a été notre relais permanent même si nous n’étions pas présent, puisque nous habitons en France. Elle s’est occupé de la transaction du début ( nous a mis en relation avec un avocat) , jusqu’à notre installation ce mois-ci. Son professionnalisme est à souligner . Croyez à notre satisfaction et je ne manquerais pas de le signaler à mes relations.

Bien , cordialement 

P.PIERRI

Une amie m’a recommander l’agence Property.com de Vilamoura et nous avons traité avec Mme Letty Fraga, nous la remercions vivement grâce à son efficacité sa compétence sa patience sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse et nous pouvons vous assurer que nous en avons eu des doutes des questions des inquiétudes Mme Letty a toujours été présente. Et tout cela nous a permis d’acqquérir Notre Petit Paradis ! ! ! Un tout Grand Merci à Mme Letty

Panagiotta Alatopoulos

We were put in contact with Paolo Nascimento through a mutual contact who knew we were looking to buy in the area and he came highly recommended. From the start Paolo was a big help to us with our search, asking the right questions to help him understand what we were looking for and sending on properties that he felt might suit our requirements. In the months leading up to our visit to Portugal to view properties he kept in regular contact with us keeping us up to date on any new arrivals to the market which he thought would suit us. He responded quickly to any question we had on anything. When we were viewing various apartments with him, he was patient, never rushed us and we never once felt that we were being given the 'hard sell' or being pushed into viewing a property we weren't interested in which was important to us. He was really helpful with general information about the area and each development we visited and has so much knowledge and enthusiasm for the area it rubs off on you! Paulo really made the whole process of buying seem easy and even after we decided on a property, he was still on hand, updating us with everything that was going on and helping us with our many questions about furnishing the apartment etc etc.. Thanks again Paulo for all your help and work. We would definitely recommend Algarve Property to any friend or relative looking to purchase in the area.

Perhaps not unsurprisingly, searching for property in the Algarve which is outside recently built urbanisations, is challenging in all sorts of ways!

My wife and I were looking for over 10 months and saw lots of properties with lots of different real estate agents. Some were OK and some were less than OK......and that applies to both properties and agents!

Then along comes Nuno Saraiva from Algarve Properties. We found the best property from the best agent! Thanks Nuno......we could not have asked for, nor received, more help, advice and support than you gave us. A credit to his profession and his country!

Steve and Vanessa Lumby

A troca de casa surgiu por casualidade. Ao estar de férias tive conhecimento que estava á venda um T3 no mesmo prédio, sendo mediadora a Imobiliaria acima mencionada.

Contactei a Imobiliária e fui orientado para o mediador Nuno Saraiva que me esclareceu o que pretendia e pela clareza da informação prestada fiquei com a impressão que estava perante um profissional.Depois, com o evoluir e final do processo, confirmei que, além de profissional, é competente e disponivel para esclarecer e apoiar no que fôr necessário,para que o negócio tenha sucesso.

Foi notório,no acto da escritura,a boa relação com outro colega de profissão (Carlos Lopes) presente no acto e os restantes intervenientes no processo em causa.

Fiquei com opinião muito positiva do profissionalismo,competencia e disponibilidade demonstrada pelo mediador Nuno Saraiva, imobiliária AlgarveProperty e colegas no apoio prestado,pelo que quando precisar recorrerei aos seus serviços e recomendarei aos meus amigos.

Com os melhores cumprimentos,

Domingos Barbosa

Buying in Portugal without an understanding of the legal process or the language can be an “interesting” experience. Luckily we worked with NUNO SARAIVA who was a great help in finding the right property and walking through the process with us. He is trustworthy, responsive, reliable, open and honest…. Unreserved recommendation

 

We are grateful to Nuno Saraiva, Ricardo Marcos and Algarve property for helping us find what we where looking for in Faro. After a very detailed briefing Nuno came up with a choice of properties out of which, we could fall in love with a place to our liking. Following a first setback (the property got a "reserved status by a friend of the owner") Nuno kept proposing selected similar offers. Half a year later, our dream property got "unreserved". We could finally buy the place within a short time. Communication was easy and the administrative work well executed. To grow our Real estate Boutique Portfolio, we look forward to yet more interesting offers in the Algarve. Nuno knows our taste and helps us save time and expenses. We look forward to another trove since dreams can grow on you.. Pius Müller, Switzerland

Your friends,

Kevin & Jen

Ref Fatima Chananie. We met Fatima in 2014 when we were looking for a property in Vilamoura and what a breath of fresh air! Most importantly, she listened to what we wanted and then helped us find just what we were looking for, within our price range and location. She guided us through the buying process, making our experience simple and enjoyable. She is so friendly and helpful and nearly 2 years later, she has become a good friend who we look forward to seeing when we visit. Nothing is ever too much trouble and she has always been available whenever we have needed her. When we upgrade our accommodation, it will be Fatima we will turn to for great advice and a truly professional approach. Thanks Fatima, hope to see you soon.

Testimonial for Fatima by Justin & Tracy from UK: We feel lucky to have met with Fatima the first time we entered Algarve Property in June 2015. She showed us a great cross section of property that was available within our budget, and also provided a great insight into relocating and living in Vilamoura having done the same herself. On our return to the UK Fatima continued to keep in touch by email and phone (when necessary). She has a lovely demeanor estate agents here in the UK could learn from, which ensured we would turn to her on our next two visits before finally securing a property. We see Fatima as a friend, and should we need help with property in Vilamoura in the future, she will without doubt be our first point of contact. 

Michael and Catherine Smith

Carlos 

A short e-mail to say ‘Thank you’ firstly for all you help with the purchase of our property in Vilamoura.

We have been visiting Portugal for many years and decided finally to purchase something.

A friend of ours who lives there recommended you and told us to give you a call.

Your professional approach and your willingness to listen to what we actually wanted

was very refreshing.  We were not short of properties to view and felt that at all 

times you were very honest and forthright.

So much so that I have now recommended you to friends of mine who are going out there

shortly and are also looking to buy.

I have no doubt Carlos will be of the utmost help at all times.

Our sale went very smoothly …..from Solicitor to Bank, etc.

We encountered no problems at all.

Thank you once again Carlos for all your help.

Michael and Catherine Smith

 Chris and Ann Jennings

We purchased an apartment through Algarve Property in March 2016. Carlos Lopes is a fantastic agent who went above and beyond our expectations in terms of helping us choose the right property and supporting us after the sale. He would give us important information about the properties he took us to see and then quietly stood by while we looked round and made our own observations. He was happy to take us back to view the property we eventually purchased three times! And when we stayed at the apartment for the first time he spent a long time with us ensuring we had all the information we needed as new owners. He even returned to the apartment to resolve some technical issues we had with the TV. Carlos - we can't thank you enough for a brilliant service. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Stephen & Pam Lund

We have been visiting the Algarve for several years and love it there, we especially like Vilamoura and decided to look for an apartment in the area. Having contacted several agents, I was impressed by the quick and concise replies from Carlos Lopes of Algarve Properties, they also listened carefully to what you were looking for in a property and came up with some great choices. One thing that was really pleasing was that even after you have bought a property they are still there to help you long after the sale is done, Carlos Lopes as been a great help to me as a new property owner and I can highly recommend him and Algarve Properties to anyone looking at buying in the Algarve.

I was first introduced to Paulo from Algarve Property some years ago while on a golfing holiday.

When the time was right to purchase a property my wife and I met up with Paulo you made us feel completely at ease and listened to our needs. From that first meeting we felt reassured we were dealing with someone we could trust and rely on to find us exactly what we were looking for.

Paulo made up a short list of properties that fitted our criteria and arranged to take us to view them. We were delighted when he came up with the property we eventually purchased as it ticked all the boxes, location, size access etc.

Not only did he make the process of finding the right property so easy he made the whole transaction so simple and hassle free, from lawyers, tradesmen even furniture suppliers.

I must extend my thanks to Paulo and his staff at Algarve property and would have no hesitation in recommending them to potential buyers.

We are now living the dream, thanks Paulo.

Algarve Property was recommended to us by someone local who knew we were looking to buy in the area.

From the beginning, we found everyone there helpful, courteous and patient, with a detailed knowledge of the type of property we were seeking.

With their expert help and advice we eventually found just what we were looking for, and would recommend them with confidence.

In our opinion, anyone interested in searching for property in the Algarve need have no hesitation in using their services.

We decided to buy a holiday home in the Algarve back in 2008, after visiting many property agents we came across Paulo at Algarve Property, from the moment we first discussed our requirements we were made to feel at ease, there was no hard sell and it was clear that Paulo had a wealth of experience and knowledge of the surrounding Vilamoura area. After numerous visits, emails and questions (all carried out with professionalism, promptness and patience), one year later, we found the property that we had been looking for. We were never rushed and certainly felt that Paulo had “our interests” at heart. We completed the purchase in November 2009 and Algarve property organised everything for us, including the bank, solicitors, cleaners…….everything needed to carry out our purchase with the least amount of stress.

In the summer of 2015 we decided to move house, we again contacted Paulo and once again the whole process was handled by Algarve Property. The sale of our apartment and the locating of a fabulous house was almost a seamless process and in the end everything was completed within a very short space of time, with the least amount of stress. I have come to know Paulo quite well over the years since our first encounter and firmly believe that “people buy from people”, his friendly non-pressure approach, together with the element of trust that he and his colleagues bring to proceedings is truly a breath of fresh air in the real estate industry. For us, the prospect of investing in a holiday home in the Algarve was a daunting and stressful experience……….or so we thought………until we met Paulo and the team at Algarve Property.

We have no hesitation in recommending Algarve Property to anyone contemplating investing in the Algarve……….we feel sure that anyone who uses their services will not be disappointed.

Thanks once again Paulo for all your hard work and patience in finding and executing the purchase of our fabulous new home…….the barbecue awaits J

When I decided to buy a property in the Algarve, I did, which most people would do, search around the local estate agents, the English based ones, the big multi-national companies and the local Portuguese companies. I tried them all, and spent a lot of my time with each of them in the beginning. However, in the end, 'people buy from people', what I mean by this, is that, you have to trust someone at some point...and if you like that person, you are more inclined to trust them.

From the moment I met Paulo from Algarve Property I felt he/they had 'my' interests at heart, rather than, just trying to make the sale so they could get their commission. I was asked what I wanted, why, and how much I wanted to pay. And, unlike other companies, they listened, If they did not have anything on their books, then they would try and find it.

It took nearly a year to find the right property and Algarve Property never stopped looking. When I did find a property, they organize the bank, the furniture, the cleaning company, the maintenance, the solicitors, the licenses... Everything. Being the cynical English man I can be, I was thinking, where is the catch, what is in it for them? But nothing, all this extra work and attention to detail and attention to helping you in every possible way, is all done because they are genuinely nice people, who only want to help.

 I bought a 1 bedroom property for below market value in the end, and I was extremely happy with my purchase. From the moment I was in contact with Algarve Property.... to this day, my experience with Algarve Property has been 'first class'. This was my first purchase of property abroad and without a doubt, throughout the whole process, my best decision I made was: going to Algarve Property.

From the beginning of contacting Algarve Property Services online to enquire about a property seen on their website to actually buying in Faro, we have been very impressed with the service given, particularly the professionalism shown by Paulo. We can’t recommend Paulo highly enough – he does what he says he will do, communicates at any given hour  - and usually within the hour – and has been a real guiding hand for us working in a country where we do not speak the language and did not know the buying process. As a foreign buyer, it would be very easy to put ones trust in a property agency to later find out that promises were empty, facts incorrect and you are in a “no way out” situation. This is so very far from the experience we have had with Paulo. He went above and beyond in helping us to find what we wanted, worked with us to find the necessary professional services of architects, project managers and solicitors and to top it off, it is a real pleasure to deal with him as a person. Working with Paulo and Algarve Property Services has been easier than dealing with some UK estate agents – he is professional, personable, and clearly loving what he does which makes the overall package five star. 

Fiona & I would like to take this opportunity to thank you & your team for helping us to make our dreams come true. Your whole team has shown us great patients understanding and support, thus making a very large financial commitment abroad a very enjoyable experience. Fiona and I are settling in our new home and we are learning Portuguese, but I must say it was wonderful that you and your staff spoke such good English, and took away the fear of purchasing abroad.

Not only do I feel that I have found a wonderful estate agents office full of enthusiastic and caring staff which I can certainly recommend to any of my family or friends; I also feel that I have made new friends from you and your staff.

Wishing you all a very successful 2016.

Dear Sirs

Just a short note to let you know we are very happy with the service we received from Maria Costa during our recent purchase of a villa from you.

The whole transaction was handled very professional and positive manner.

Thanks to all in the office also for their support.

Kind regards

Nick and Sega Jolmers

We would like to say thank you to Maria and Pedro! They have showed us a wonderful house in Olhão – it was love at first sight – we liked and bought it. Both supported and advised us very well. We never had the feeling they wanted to sell us something. They figured out what we really wanted and supported us all the way.

We recommend both, Maria and Pedro very much and would ask them again, if we would like to buy more properties.

Angi & Carsten

Hello Fatima,

Renee and I do wish you and Mervyn a very nice Christmas and a prosperous new year.  

Let me take this opportunity to express our gratefulness for your excellent services in finding our new home in Portugal. From the moment we walked into the AlgarveProperty office and met with you (you happened to be in charge that day), we always felt in good hands. The Algarve was new to us, so we had to be guided in finding the right property in the right location. You did just that, showing us a number of houses and apartments from AlgarveProperty’s extensive portfolio. It enabled us to quickly make a decision and buy a very nice villa in Vilamoura.

Since we purchased our property, your “after sales” services have been most appreciated. Being new to the area, and not speaking Portuguese, this has been of critical importance. There is so much to be organized, one cannot foresee the effort it takes to get settled. Without your support we would not be where we are today.

We look forward to keeping in touch with you and Mervyn, and enjoy happy moments in Portugal together.

Again, very  bom festas !

Jos and Renee

Regards,

Sharon Cole

18/11/2015

Germany

We started looking at properties in Portugal eventually settling with the Algarve as our first choice.

I selected three property agents in the Algarve to use and was immediately drawn to Algarve Property, Paulo Nascimento stood out immediately as extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We were put at ease straight away and any doubts about purchasing in Portugal quickly disappeared.

Knowing roughly our requirements he set about finding properties similar to our list. His planning of the visits was without fault and eventually found us the holiday home of our dreams.

From the placing of our offer through to arranging lawyers etc. his communication whether by email, phone or text was outstanding, we were keep informed of every transaction and timescales until completion.
What could have been a very nail biting experience was transformed into a very enjoyable time.

We are now in possession of our dream holiday home for our family to enjoy, thanks to the Paulo.

We would not hesitate in highly recommending Algarve Property especially Paulo to anyone

Austin and Heather
Newport - UK

Once I and my wife had decided that Vilamoura was definitely the place for us, our holiday home search began.

What with AlgarveProperty.com being in such a good location near the marina this seemed like the obvious place to start our search. I made contact with Ricardo Marcos in branch and explained that our criteria may be a little impossible to match as we were looking for, golf views, near marina, private pool for a modest budget.

Within a couple of weeks Ricardo emailed me to let me know of a property that fitted all of the above criteria that had recently been reposed by the bank in need of some attention. I already had a visit booked as I was visiting Vilamoura on our golf societies annual visit so arranged with Ricardo to view this and a couple of properties whilst in Portugal between rounds.

Although the first 2 properties of the 4 we visited didn’t suit what we were looking for the second 2 made or decision difficult as both properties were extremely good value and strong in different aspects.

In the end we decided to go for a 3 bedroom semi in the Old village 10/15 mins walk from the marina with golf views and pool, this has now been renovated and furnished and we look forward to spending as much time as possible there in the coming years with our family.

Ricardo helped us to negotiate with the bank ensuring we got the best deal and at no point did I ever feel pressured or hassled which as anyone searching for a property abroad would know is virtually unheard of.

Ricardo also introduced us to a local solicitor who dealt with all of our legal needs, including dealing with the bank, Inland Revenue and utilities providers, this would have been extremely difficult for us to do what with the language barrier but in all instances Ricardo has always been there to assist.

I have already suggest that a friend who is searching for a property in the Algarve make contact with Ricardo but  it transpires he is already  dealing with one of Ricardo’s colleagues and by all accounts is in safe hands.

Overall the experience was a pleasure and I would now consider Ricardo a friend in Portugal and look forward to popping in for a cup tea with him whenever over in Portugal.

Well done algarveproperty.com!

Anthony & Suzanna Welch

David & Pamela 

12.06.15

Richard & Kate

Buckinghamshire, UK

Why can’t all estate agents be like AlgarveProperty.com?

Having dealt with many estate agents in the UK, I have to say my opinion of them is fairly low but it has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Paulo Nascimento and his colleagues at Algarve Property.

Like most people we started our search for our villa by looking through the various web search engines and they made arrangements to view a number of properties with a number of agents.

From the get go we were very impressed with Paulo, this was our first purchase in Portugal, Paulo was exceptional helpful and informative introducing us to a number of local professionals that assisted us with the final purchase of our Villa. Everyone that he recommended were fantastic and no one let us down

Once we had finally located the property we wanted to purchase, Paulo went far beyond what I would expect from a traditional UK estate agent, this included translating documents for me, working with the builder we had instructed and almost managing the complete transaction for us.

I am sure without Paulo’s diligence, attention to detail and assistance that our house purchase would have been far more stressful and ultimately more expensive.

I cannot recommend them highly enough.

12^th June 2015

Mark & Jackie

29-05-2015

We don't usually give testimonials, as to be honest, any reviews posted on a company’s website are only ever going to be good ones!

However in this instance, we felt that the service provided by AlgarveProperty, was superb and deserved of a testimonial.

Our consultant was Ricardo Marcos. Our initial dealings with Ricardo, were by email, all of which were handled professionally, courteously and extremely promptly.

He took on board our requirements for the properties we were interested in viewing and offered a few alternatives to our original selection.

When we were available to view these properties, he drove us to and from the locations explaining the different options and potential in each property. At no stage did we feel under any pressure to buy a property.

When we found the right property for us, Ricardo assisted us with the sale and transfer and helped us when we first took possession of our apartment.

He has provided us with contacts and recommendations for improvements we required to the apartment and subsequently arranged appointments with these contractors.

We highly recommend AlgarveProperty.com and Ricardo Marcos in particular.

Mark & Jackie

Ana, Henrique e Pedro

10/12/2014

Antes de chegarmos até ao Ricardo passamos por muitos mediadores imobiliários e respetivas empresas... De longe, o Ricardo foi quem mais demonstrou preocupação em perceber quais os nossos desejos e expectativas.

De todas as casas que vimos, e foram muitas, as que nos foram apresentadas por ele sempre foram as que mais se aproximavam dos nossos desejos! Foi incansável e imensamente disponível!

O nosso obrigado por nos ter ajudado a encontrar o nosso lar!

Ana e Pedro

Richard and Linda

20/06/2014 

When deciding to acquire a property in the Algarve, our goal was to find a sea front property apartment.

From Tavira to Lagos, we contacted several real estate agencies.

When contacting Algarve Property, Vilamoura, we were immediately convinced that Ricardo Marcos, by his professionalism, knowledge of the Algarve market and his gentleness, could meet our demand.

Ricardo has now become a good friend and has given us judicious advices for settling in the Algarve.

We are very grateful for his services and we will not hesitate to recommend him to those looking to invest in the Algarve.

Cristophe & Zita Rojas

We had been looking for an ideal house that we could call home since 2010.

For multiple reasons Portugal was the ideal destination, however living abroad and having limited amount of time to pursue our dream, this quest was a challenge, and rather fruitless until 4 years ago, either our needs were not understood or the products available were everything but what we envisioned. Being owners of other properties we had a precise idea of what we wanted but somehow no-one could come up with a product that fulfilled that quest.

This until we had the good fortune of meeting Mr. Paulo Nascimento in early 2014, at a moment that we were ready to quit and look elsewhere.

Mr. Paulo Nascimento was not only extremely generous in listening to us and our dream, he bestowed us with a great level of kindness and patience but above all he was able to materialize the product that corresponded to what we were looking for, it took him 10 days of proposing products until he found the right product and to invite us to visit a house that he knew we would fall in love with, a last minute call before our departure flight. That was it.

Despite many attempts and let downs from our side he never gave up, and despite the time difference, the distance—continents and thousands of kilometers-- that separated us, he was kind and dedicated to his task, answering phone calls, sending emails, making offers, liaising with lawyers etc etc and made possible what to this day we call our little miracle.

Mr. Paulo Nascimento was dedicated, tireless, courteous, professional, discreet, protective and above all honest in every step of his investment with us as future clients as well as to the previous owners of the property that we call ours today.

Thank you to you Mr. Paulo Nascimento, not only were we able to purchase a house that corresponded to our needs, but you enabled just as well that feeling of having something in common with the previous owners.

As whoever may be reading this testimonial will be able to understand, and guess, we do not only recommend Mr. Paulo Nascimento’s services as a realtor, we can vouch to his kindness and fantastic ethical sense of service post –sell.

Mr. Nascimento has after the signature of the sell/buy contract been of valuable help, whatever questions we may have, needs we may have, he has always welcomed us and provided us with any information or contacts that we may require to facilitate our occupation or bettering of our house.

We can not only thank Mr. Nascimento for his help in enabling our dream, but above all, I would like to extend to him our congratulations for the person he is.

We hardly have had time to meet and discuss but you are part of our life and would be honored to recommend you to any of our friends (as we have already and we know how satisfied they are with your service), but also without hesitation recommend your services to anyone that may be looking for a real estate.

Do contact Mr Nascimento, we can by our own experience tell you that he will do his utmost to   fulfill your needs, and you will be impressed, just like us.

Christophe & Zita Rojas

Kevin and Jackie Matson

We had been considering buying a property in Portugal for a number of years and concluded that it was now or never. On that basis we searched the Internet for suitable properties and one of the first websites that came up with interesting properties that matched our search criteria was AlgaraveProperty.com.  Two features of the website that made it stand out were the ability to save a portfolio that you could go back to and, the virtual tour that gave a much more dynamic view of the properties.

A selection of properties was made and an email sent with dates of a planned visit.  A response from Paulo Nascimento was received after only a very short time and this set the standard for other agents and what has been the ongoing relationship.  The response included a couple of other property suggestions and a list was finalized for us to view.

On the viewing day Paulo dedicated himself to us and showed all of the properties offering some general information and knowledgeable answers to specific questions but left us to look at the properties at our own pace and discretion.  Once all properties had been viewed and a short list drawn up Paulo was more than happy to arrange return visits to finalize our decision.

Throughout the whole process Paulo has been very professional yet friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating, responsive and helpful.  Negotiation of the final deal was very effective and we were consulted throughout.   The post-sales support has also been exemplary.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Algarve Property as an agent of choice and Paulo Nascimento in particular.

Kevin and Jackie Matson

Sean Doyle

Algarve Property services were recommended to me by a family friend in the UK who purchased a property through them in 2012.

I bought my property in Almancil through Algarve Property in December 2013. The process from start to finish was smooth and effortless; all aspects of the completion were overlooked and coordinated by Paulo Nascimento.

I was kept in the loop and advised on all points before, during and after the completion from local taxes, connection of utility services and local services such as builders and contractors.

I would highly recommend purchasing a property through Algarve Property to friends, family and business associates, the services provided by Paulo have been second to none.

In 16 yrs of property development he has been a pleasure to work with.

They cater for all needs, always going over and above to ensure your experience of buying a property in Portugal is perfect.

I have since purchased another property through Algarve Property and once again they have delivered exceptional standards throughout.

Sean Doyle

Ela & Kris Lukowski

Dear Carlos,

Thank you so much for your guidance and help in finding and buying a perfect home in Algarve.

While buying a property in another country is never easy, purchasing a property on another continent can be a truly challenging adventure.  Living thousands of kilometers away and not speaking the Portuguese language, finding a home could have been an impossible for us.

Your sincere dedication and remarkable service, extending far beyond property research and finding new listings, made all the difference and demonstrated your skills in coordinating a complex and unique transaction flawlessly and efficiently. Your professional experience and knowledge were instrumental to our success.

When we first approached you, we were unsure what type of a property would best support our family’s current and future needs.   With your help, however, we have explored the available local housing options and understood how they can work for us. We truly appreciate your expertise and exceptional support you have provided to us during the months leading to, during, and after the purchase of our property. We were particularly impressed with your availability, in person and via electronic media, consistently timely responses, and your ability to connect us with other experts and services, ranging from banking, lawyers, home renovators and other agencies.

We could not have wished for a more knowledgeable, friendly and reliable realtor!

We look forward to working with you again sometime in the future and we highly recommend your service to anyone looking to buy a property in sunny Algarve.

Your truly,

Ela & Kris Lukowski

Veena & Thomas

We first met Carlos Lopes on an initial, fleeting visit to Vilamoura when we still knew nothing about the area, or the area where we wanted to purchase a house. Six months later when we had narrowed out search to Vilamoura we stopped by Algarve Property again and had a long chat with Carlos, who remembered us despite the time that had elapsed. Having visited every agency in Vilamoura and the surrounding area, we narrowed our choice to 2 agencies, AP being one of them. Once we gave Carlos our parameters (and we knew exactly what we wanted) he set up viewings and not once did he deviate or try to sell us a property that strayed from our specifications.

Carlos went above and beyond the call of duty and was always available for our various questions and concerns (and there were a lot) which he handled with the utmost professionalism. We were so pleased with his services that if we happened by a property which had a “FOR SALE” sign from another agency, we told Carlos about it and he within hours he was able to give us details about the property and arrange a viewing if we so desired.

From the initial viewing to the signing of the deed (and everything in between), Carlos made the process easy and hassle-free. Even now, two years later, Carlos is always readily available to answer any questions, especially those related to “Finanças” and point us in the right direction.

We would have absolutely no reservations in recommending Carlos and Algarve Property to anyone looking to purchase (or sell) property in the area. We thank him for his efforts and wish him and his team continued success in the future.

Veena & Thomas, Vilamoura

Andy and Sandra Dickie

As property developers in the UK , and having purchased land and properties several times in Vilamoura over the past 15 years , we are delighted to recommend Algarve Property to any prospective purchaser . The service offered by the Company , and in particular by Paulo Nascimento , would be difficult to beat due to the personal attention received at all times .

Every detail in a purchase is covered and clarified thoroughly in your own language , and the assistance given right through to receiving your keys is wonderful , but doesn't end there . 

The after sales service we have received from Paulo has been excellent and hence we now regard him as a true friend , as he is someone that we can trust to advise us on every aspect of Algarvian life . 

 Andy and Sandra Dickie

Paul & Monica Bonafim

It was during my research, of nearly 18 months or so, that I first came into contact with Paulo Nascimento of AlgarveProperty.com and we talked on the phone every now and then during that period to see how I was getting on and he updated me on any market developments. He never pestered, and was always polite, courteous and helpful.

Then in the latter part of 2013 my wife and I decided the time was right and between us we drew up a short list of potential properties we wanted to view.
We then arranged to spend a week in the Algarve and forwarded our list to Paulo and to the other estate agents that had properties we were interested in to fix up some viewings. On the days we were with Paulo we pretty much managed to view all the properties that we wanted to and must admit it was the most fun I’ve ever had in the company of an estate agent!

After some deliberation we drew up our final shortlist of two properties which consisted of one being sold via AlgarveProperty.com and the other from another estate agent, and although all the other agents were also courteous and professional we were both very pleased that we both decided that the property we wished to make an offer on was indeed one of those that Paulo had shown us.

Fantastic! Our offer was accepted and Paulo recommended all the right people to help us process the sale. Within a matter of a few weeks all was complete and by the end of October 2013 we became the proud owners of our dream Algarve property.
One might have thought that would have been that, and we would have wished each other good luck and gone our separate ways. Not so Paulo, he has continued to be a tremendous help to us with anything that we may have needed from time to time and always knows how to point you in the right direction. We have, however, come to realize that this is not exceptional behavior from him but pretty standard, because he is genuinely a very nice man both professionally and personally.

Thank you Paulo, and AlgarveProperty.com, I would definitely recommend you to any friends, family or business colleagues!
Best wishes our friend.

Paul and Monica, Boliqueime

Karl and Bill Feast

Myself and my father came to Portugal in 2014.

We had had enough of the cold wet weather and the expense that the UK offered so decided to make our way South.

Intent on investing in the Algarve we started our search for agents in Vilamoura and Quarteira.

We were not satisfied with what was on offer until we came across AlgarveProperty.com.

We enquired about certain properties on offer and was introduced to Pam Das Neves who from the start treated us like old friends. She listened to what our requirements were, organised viewings, was not pushy, nothing was a problem. After tirelessly searching we came across the apartment of our choice.

Pam was there organising the finishing touches with the developer to arranging our meeting with the solicitor regarding all Legal matters, to being at the final meeting with the Notary. Pam was with us all the way with much needed advice. We still meet for coffee when time permits, so it’s not just business, we regard Pam as a very good friend.

We would certainly recommend AlgarveProperty.com to any future investor coming here to Algarve for their service and Professionalism at all times from start to finish.

Thanks Pam, Thanks AlgarveProperty.com.

Société Française

18/02/2015

L’agence Algarve Property a été la seule à répondre à nos attentes et à être efficace dans nos recherches. La réactivité a été irréprochable et l’accueil convivial.

Cette compétence est surtout liée à la personnalité de Ricardo Marcos, consultant, souriant, efficace, sérieux, très professionnel. Je dirai pour conclure qu’un prospect peut accorder une grande confiance à Ricardo Marcos.

Nous ne manquerons de le recommander à notre entourage.

Dermot Doyle

This was our first holiday home purchase abroad, we got in touch with this agency via friends. Paulo understood right from the start what we wanted.

His listening and understanding of our needs contributed to making our short viewing time on properties very efficient (due to listening and understanding our requirement) which in turn gave us a lot of confidence so much so that we could continue the research with him from distance, as we knew what he was showing us properties corresponding to our needs and expectations.

Paulo's knowledge of the local market and trends in the local market allows you as also an investor to take a holistic view of your investment and ensuring that you take into account the correct factors before making a decision. I would strongly recommend Paulo and his team in a property search in this lovely area of the world.

Thierry Sebillote

Thierry Sebillote

Plan was for my wife and myself to retire in Portugal because the quality of the life and the presence of sun most of the time during the year.

A good friend of mine did buy a house here in Algarve with the help of Algarve Property.com.
He did recommend me this agency because the excellent service he has had for this investment.

Once in Vilamoura, I went directly to the sales manager, Paulo Nascimento.
They offered me a high standard service, before, during and after the deal done.
He has a professional and honest team, all were ready at any time to help, or give you best counsels.
It is with fully trust that I will recommend Paulo and his team to my friends and I have no doubt they will agree with me concerning the high quality of Algarve Property.com

We are now installed in Vilamoura and happy to be here.

Vilamoura, Portugal

Família Martinere

Alguns amigos nos apresentou ao Algarve e que se apaixonou por esta bela região, o seu clima, a paisagem ea simpatia de seu povo. Considerando-se a compra de uma casa, esses amigos nos enviou a Algarve Property em Vilamoura, onde nos conhecemos Sérgio Martins.

Muito profissional, ele imediatamente entendeu o que estávamos procurando. Acompanhando-nos com conselhos e fazendo-nos beneficiar de sua experiência, Sérgio foi capaz de nos ajudar a alcançar facilmente o nosso sonho por cuidar de todos os procedimentos administrativos, preparações para visitas e negociações, sem contar o seu tempo e com notável eficiência.

Olivier e Isabelle na região de Paris.

Jacques et Chantal

Nous avions bien préparé notre séjour de 6 semaines pour choisir un appartement en Algarve et nous avons visité beaucoup de biens entre la frontière Espagnole et la pointe Saint Vincent.
Nous avons utilisé de nombreuses agences et Algarve Property a été parmi le trois meilleures par la qualité et le nombre de propriétés intéressantes. Finalement cette agence avait en portefeuille la meilleure offre dans un condominium déjà visite avec les autres agences.
Ce n’était que le début d'une expérience très réussie. Ricardo, notre consultant, a convaincu le propriétaire d'accepter notre offre, fourni le juriste et la banque Portugaise nécessaire pour procéder au paiement nous permettant en 3 semaines seulement de signer l'acte final chez le notaire. 
Nous avons passé les deux dernières nuits du séjour dans notre appartement, difficile d’être plus efficace!
Mentionnons aussi la qualité de l'accueil. Ricardo a été un guide précieux pour connaitre la région et nous donner toutes les adresses utiles à nos futurs séjours.

 Dirk et Myriam

Quand nous avons voulu investir dans un appartement en Algarve j’ai contacté plusieurs agences immobilières.  Algarve Property était une des peux qui me faisait des propositions en tenant compte de nos critères.
Les prix proposés étaient des prix net sans frais extra.
Algarve Property a préparé parfaitement l’écriture de vente, facilitant nous de sorte que seulement  un seul voyage au Portugal  était nécessaire.
Le consultant, Ricardo Marcos est un professionnel compétant qui ne laisse aucun effort pour nous aider, aussi bien, avant que après la vente.
Je conseillerais Algarve Property á toutes les personnes qui veulent investir en Algarve.

Mark & Mandy Littler

Staffordshire, UK

We, like anyone were very nervous about buying a property in the Algarve as it is a massive commitment , but after using Algarve Property.com and especially Paulo Nascimento all our dreams and aspirations have finally come true.

The painstaking attention and time that Paulo gave us was above and beyond the call of duty, (as I don´t think he sleeps!!!!), as whenever we needed anything, he was at hand to help us and always replied to phone calls, texts and emails very promptly without any language difficulties, as his and all professionals that he recommended spoke excellent English.

From the initial viewing through the solicitor´s, surveyors and legalities to the final deeds and exchange he was brilliant and has become a very good friend.
My wife and I found a truly genuinely helpful Gentleman that is so friendly and welcoming we would highly recommend him and his company to anyone.

Mark & Mandy Littler

Tony Byrne

I was very nervous at the idea of buying a property in Portugal especially as I live in London and know what the market is like there buying properties.

However, for me buying a property with Algarve Property was the most amazing experience you could ever imagine.

Paulo not only helped me through every step of the process with guidance and unbiased advice but I truly felt that I had found a friend.

From the initial viewing of the property to the final signature of the deeds Paulo and Algarve Property were there to assist me in any area I needed from
legal advice to suggesting how to get around any tricky problems like how to deal with surveys, etc.

I would not hesitate to highly recommend Paulo and the staff at Algarve Property to any one looking to buy in this beautiful part of the world."

Mr. Tony Byrne

Jaak & Rita Lenvain

Après quelques recherches dans d´autres régions, nous décidons en 2011 de profiter d´un printemps précoce en Algarve et voila la luminosité retrouvée, accompagnée par une végétation printanière splendide et un peuple accueillant. Attirée par l´extérieur agréable de " l´Agence Algarve Property ", nous étions accueillis par Sergio Martins et voilà partis.

Sergio Martins nous donnait dès la première rencontre tous les informations nécessaires concernant un achat en Algarve. C´était un premier entrevu clair, fourni par un professionnel. Les journées suivantes étaient destinées à visiter des propriétés et à mieux se connaître, jusqu´ après la tantième visite ou ma femme exclamait un " wow ". Trois jours plus tard le compromis était signé.

Ce témoignage après date est un remerciement à Sergio pour son dévouement aimable et professionnel aussi bien pendant qu´après l´achat. Depuis, Sergio est devenue une personne centrale dans notre réseau d´amis en Algarve. Notre " wow " et celui des enfants se répète à chaque visite de notre propriété à Vilamoura, preuve que l´achat grâce aux soins de Sergio Martins en voulait la peine.

Jo and Andy Mills

Sergio,

We would just like to express our thanks to you.

We first met in June 2010 as we were passing your offices and it’s the best thing we ever did I cannot believe that another office could have worked harder and understood what we needed better than you have. You listened to our needs, you kept in touch, you were patient and showed us different properties we had shortlisted you helped us understand the system of buying a property in the Algarve (Sept 2010). Until we visited Vilamoura in June we had never even talked about buying a property abroad but we fell in love with the place and knew it was the right decision.

You have helped us so much not just arranging the viewings but with the solicitor, the bank, a builder and car hire the contacts you have, have just been amazing and made the whole process so much easier than we could have ever imagined.

In December 2010 the property was signed over to ourselves and we were very excited.

On the 10th of March 2011 we finally come over to Vilamoura and set up and moved into our property, we could not be happier and can´t wait for lots of lovely holidays in Vilamoura.

We now think of you as a friend and always enjoy a drink with you when we visit, you and your offices have been amazing and without you I really don´t think we would have gone through the whole process so smoothly.

In 6 months we went from passing your office to owning a property of our own and we could not be happier, thank you so much

Jo and Andy

From Manchester, UK

Gillian Capel & Paul Smith

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the service your company supplied while searching for our dream home in the Algarve, in particular Mr Sergio Martins who helped us both above and beyond what we feel was his duty in achieving our goal.

We first met Mr Martin back in October 2010, after having 2, let’s say "not pleasant previous experience" with other agents, Mr Martins listened to us, took on board what we said and then talked to us about what we wanted for our future, this opened our eyes to what we REALLY wanted and then the search began.

Mr Martin took us to view several properties over a period of weeks, he never pushed us to buy, he gave us time and guidance throughout our search, he kept in contact with us when we returned to the UK via emails and telephone about properties he thought would be of interest to us, supplying details on the Internet for us to view, this we felt was of a great help.

We finally found the property of our dreams November 2010, Sergio helped with the Lawyer and all the paperwork involved and made the whole process as painless as possible and moved in to our home January 2011.

Needless to say that Sergio has become a good friend and we will be and have done, recommend him to friends, family and people we have met with their search for property in the Algarve.

Best Regards

Gillian Capel & Paul Smith

Nuala & Mak Kitima

It was our second visit to Vilamoura and already we loved the place, people and the weather. It was my lucky day when I visited Kasas and met Robert Kootstra. I do not speak Portuguese and I had no idea of the processes involved in buying a property overseas. I need not have worried. Robert´s English is excellent and his knowledge of the market and familarity with "us overseas clients" was such a relief. After giving Robert an outline of what we were looking for, Robert produced a portfolio of properties and within a short period of time we had shortlisted properties that Mak and I could view.

Next day Robert drove us to various properties that we had identified and gave us a guided tour of Vilamoura. Robert´s genuine warmth and hospitality made us feel as though we had known him for years. There was no pressure to buy and Robert told us that the day was ours and although he was confident that we would find the property of our dreams today, if we did not, then there was always tomorrow. Well on that first day we did find our beautiful villa with fantastic views onto the Pinhal Golf Course.

Purchasing a home thousands of miles away in a different country, with different procedures and language to our own, is a daunting business. Honestly we do not know what we would have done without Robert´s expertise. He organised everything. Three days left before flying back to the UK and so Robert worked hard setting up meetings for us with the mortgage people and the bank enabling us to get the very best deals and open a Portuguese bank account. Thank you Kasas Algarve Property for the use of your boardroom for those meetings.

Robert recommended an English speaking local solicitor Angela Ventosa who was excellent. Robert drove us to her office and sat in on the meetings. In fact Robert set aside the entire time that we had left to deal with our property purchase. We were made to feel that we were the only client that mattered and had his undivided attention. We returned to the UK knowing that Robert had everything in hand. Robert kept in touch by email and phone so that we were constantly updated on the progress. He also sourced the best exchange deals for us. The final deed was signed on the 29 November and the villa was ours. Everything went without a hitch and we know that is entirely due to Robert´s efficiently and hard work.

Even though the purchase is complete Robert is still around to offer his support and help. He phones us regularly to ensure that all is okay and has been our translator with the local tradesmen. We look forward to taking Robert and his wife Cristina to dinner. From a working relationship to friendship, we owe him so much.

Knowledge of the system is what purchases need and I cannot imagine anyone having more experience than your team. You have made buying a property a pleasure. We have already recommended Robert to our friends who have expressed an interest in buying in Vilamoura.

Thanks again to Robert. You are simply the best.

Nuala Kitima
Bristol, England.

Pedro Rodrigues

Nos vários investimentos que temos feito ao longo dos anos através da vossa imobiliária, temos um saldo bem positivo e acima de tudo paz de espirito. Felizmente tudo tem corrido muito bem.

A vossa empresa tem sido por nós recomendada a muitos outros amigos, imigrantes e outros, que partilham a nossa opinião e que por sua vez nos vieram agradecer por vos ter apresentado a vossa empresa.

À Kasas - Algarve Property e à sua fabulosa equipa deseja-mos continuação do merecido sucesso.

Abraços
Família, Pedro Rodrigues

PASITO iNVESTMENTS

A vossa imagem, as vossas instalações e acima de tudo a vossa atitude e profissionalismo, coloca-vos num patamar de excelência pouco usual no Algarve e até Portugal.

O vosso pessoal sempre pronto, sempre amigável e simpático faz com que a experiência de comprar e vender propriedade no Algarve se torne num verdadeiro prazer.

Pelos bons concelhos e pelo sempre presente acompanhamento personalizado e profissional aqui ficam os nossos sinceros agradecimentos.

Com os nossos melhores cumprimentos
Pasito Investments
Algarve – Portugal

The Douglas Noble Family

I am writing to you following the purchase of our apartment in Vilamoura

I first met Robert Kootstra in April of this year and wanted to share with you my thoughts on the service he provided for us

Quite simply the level of service provided by Robert was absolutely fantastic. I´m a Sales Manager myself so I really appreciate good sales and service and Robert constantly over delivered on my expectations

He kept in touch regularly, was always available to take my calls, or called back very quickly if he was engaged. He helped me in so many other ways by introducing me to trusted business associates and even helped by being available when I needed furniture delivered.

Throughout the period I´ve known Robert I have spoken highly of him, and your firm, to friends and colleagues and we recommended your firm to a passenger, on our flight home, who was disappointed with her agent.

We feel very fortunate to have chosen your firm and are delighted to now have Robert and Cristina, as friends of our family

Please pass on my feedback to Robert and congratulations to yourself on running such a fine business

Best Regards,

Douglas Noble

Area Manager

Bank of Scotland Investment Service

Sutherland House

149 St Vincent Street

GLASGOW

Robert Heard

From the very start when we were the typical holiday makers in shorts just browsing at properties and undecided about what and where to buy, you and your firm AlgarveProperty.com adopted a totally professional and supportive role without being at all pushy.

Once we had, with your help, decided on our investment objectives and broad specifications, you put together a fantastic range of properties for us to visit with you, all of which we had access to through your great website. Your local market knowledge and well balanced and honest advice helped us to narrow our choice down to our dream villa, which you then secured for us at a very good price.

You also put us in touch with good lawyers, surveyors, garden specialists and letting agents and helped us get established in our new holiday home in Portugal. You were always ready to help, even acting as our translator whenever we had problems, and have continued to assist us long after we have settled in.

You know we think highly of your service as we have already recommended you to one or two of our friends; there will be more in the future we're sure.

Overall, we could not have wanted any more from an agent, one who is now considered our very good friend.

Robert Heard

Judith and Steve Molyneux

We recently purchased an apartment from AlgarveProperty.com and had great service throughout the transaction from all the staff but particularly Paulo Nascimento.He dealt with negotiations with the vendor and kept us informed of every step very promptly and efficiently.

After the purchase Paulo was also extremely helpful in holding a key and letting in tradesmen and deliveries for us, in fact we would have struggled without his help. He also gave us advice on lots of aspects of property ownership in the Algarve and is always willing to speak on any matter.

Also thanks to Margaret who helped us with our telephone connection.

We would not hesitate in recommending AlgarveProperty.com for any buyer or vendor as they are very professional, efficient and pleasant to deal with.

Judith and Steve Molyneux

Martin Green

The Green family from Glasgow would like to thank Algarve Property for their considerable time and assistance in helping us secure the purchase of our dream holiday home in the Algarve and for the continued support from Paulo long after the sale!

Ps We love you Paulo

Dorothy and Craig Gilmour

We bought our first holiday home in January of this year and were absolutely delighted with the service we received from Paulo at AlgarveProperty.com

After popping into his office just to make some enquires, Paulo assessed our needs and then we looked at a few apartments in Vilamoura.  The last one we viewed was exactly what we were looking for, and we were keen to buy, but were still unsure about many things regarding the process.  We needn’t have worried! Paulo helped us arrange the bank, put us in touch with an English-speaking solicitor and gave us copious amounts of excellent advice, all of which allowed us to secure the purchase and complete the whole process trouble free. 

Throughout the process he ensured that we were always kept informed, often contacting us at the weekend and late at night when his working day should have been over.  We truly appreciated this level of communication as it helped us to feel very secure about what we were doing, even though we were thousands of miles away. We are confident that Paulo’s dedication to our needs saved us from the worry and stress we could have experienced when buying a property abroad.

Now, even though the purchase is complete, he continues to be of service, helping us to arrange various works to be carried out at our apartment, and registering us with the local golf clubs. The whole process could not have been easier and now we have a beautiful holiday home to visit whenever we like.

If anyone is thinking of buying in the Algarve, we would definitely recommend that they visit Paulo at Kasas & Kasas.  We have no doubt that they will be delighted with a courteous and highly professional service that goes above and beyond any we have ever experienced.

Dorothy and Craig Gilmour

Emidio Rodrigues

It has been very satisfying dealing with AlgarveProperty.com, you made our experience of buying property in the Algarve very pleasant.What seemed like a very complicated process ended up being quite a nice experience, thanks to your team efficiency and friendliness.We have now bought and sold several properties in the Algarve through you and will of course do it again.Thanks for the great recommendations, so far we’ve done really well financially.Your great service and attitude is highly recommendable.

Emidio & Piedade Rodrigues

"We found a property we liked the look of on Algarve Property's website. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we were unable to visit Portugal to see the property ourselves but Sergio was extremely helpful in answering the dozens of questions we put to him on the phone and by email. He also facilitated a visit by a surveyor we appointed to do a viewing on our behalf.

The purchase went very smoothly and we are now moved in, and very happy with our decision to buy through Algarve Property. They were very straightforward and easy to deal with. However - both Sergio and Claudio have given us exceptional service after we moved in! We have had some teething problems which, due to language difficulties, we could not sort out on our own. Sergio has helped greatly with these, and Claudio came round and sorted out our borehole pump and cisterna when we had no water. He also fixed our toilet for good measure!

It is rare to find such great service these days so we have no hesitation in recommending Algarve Property 100%!!"

"Just a quick note of thanks to Ricardo and Francisco for all their professional guidance and friendly support in ensuring the sale of my apartment in Faro was an enjoyable and hassle free experience . The service provided was exceptional and i would not hesitate to recommend Algarve Property to anyone who needs help in selling their property in the Algarve Thanks again"

"We used Algarve Property to sell our apartment in Vilamoura during the pandemic. Sergio Martins was our agent. He gave us excellent service keeping us well informed on all offers made. He speaks very good English and is friendly, professional and approachable. He also helped us on a personal level in his own time to arrange disposal of some items in the apartment. I would highly recommend the company and Sergio in particular as we could not have completed everything without his caring service."