Feed of Westmark estate agency2026-05-03T18:29:29ZWestmark estate agencyhttps://www.westmark.pt/WM2024005 - Villa - Silveshttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-silves/5844382026-01-20T12:58:48ZWM2024005 - Villa - Silves2024-09-15T10:02:01ZWM2024006 - Apartment - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/5861922026-03-28T10:37:32ZWM2024006 - Apartment - Albufeira2024-09-20T16:59:26ZWM2024002A - Villa - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/6516502026-04-17T10:14:08ZWM2024002A - Villa - Albufeira2025-04-03T13:52:16ZWM2024020 - Villa - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro/6803432025-11-27T11:30:36ZWM2024020 - Villa - Albufeira2025-06-23T14:04:31ZWM2024022 - Villa - Farohttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro/7049712026-04-24T09:20:32ZWM2024022 - Villa - Faro2025-09-05T12:11:35ZWM2024026A - Apartment - Silveshttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-silves/7214112026-04-24T09:20:05ZWM2024026A - Apartment - Silves2025-10-08T22:09:35ZWM2024028 - Apartment - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/7214132026-04-23T16:11:55ZWM2024028 - Apartment - Albufeira2025-10-08T22:11:05ZWM2024029 - Apartment - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/7214142026-04-24T09:13:45ZWM2024029 - Apartment - Albufeira2025-10-08T22:11:22ZWM2024032 - Land - Louléhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-loule/7372662026-04-01T14:01:53ZWM2024032 - Land - Loulé2025-11-03T09:58:18ZWM2024034 - Townhouse - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/7517952025-12-05T09:17:24ZWM2024034 - Townhouse - Albufeira2025-12-03T21:34:02ZWM2024036 - Farmhouse - Odemirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/beja-odemira/7532982026-04-24T09:13:33ZWM2024036 - Farmhouse - Odemira2025-12-06T16:20:58ZWM2024037 - Villa - Louléhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-loule/7545982026-04-06T13:56:37ZWM2024037 - Villa - Loulé2025-12-10T20:44:25ZWM2024038 - Villa - Silveshttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-silves/7642052026-03-10T14:02:11ZWM2024038 - Villa - Silves2026-01-08T21:14:25ZWM2024039 - Villa - Portimãohttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-portimao/7642082026-04-22T10:57:21ZWM2024039 - Villa - Portimão2026-01-08T21:33:46ZOasis Castelo - Apartment - Portimãohttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-portimao/7737222026-03-06T21:59:08ZOasis Castelo - Apartment - Portimão2026-01-19T11:37:32ZWM-CB-PL-T2 - Apartment - Lagoahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-lagoa/7750432026-04-24T09:17:38ZWM-CB-PL-T2 - Apartment - Lagoa2026-01-21T22:16:54ZWM-CB-PL-T3 - Apartment - Lagoahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-lagoa/7750462026-04-24T09:17:33ZWM-CB-PL-T3 - Apartment - Lagoa2026-01-21T23:03:47ZWM2024040 - Apartment - Lagoahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-lagoa/7761562026-02-23T22:41:41ZWM2024040 - Apartment - Lagoa2026-01-23T11:26:26ZWM2024042 - Villa - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/7830162026-04-25T23:16:02ZWM2024042 - Villa - Albufeira2026-02-04T20:24:34ZWM2024043 - Villa - Cascaishttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/lisboa-cascais/7860352026-04-24T09:16:55ZWM2024043 - Villa - Cascais2026-02-11T11:52:38ZWM2024044 - Apartment - Lagoahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-lagoa/7866762026-04-24T09:13:21ZWM2024044 - Apartment - Lagoa2026-02-12T13:17:00ZWM2024046 - Apartment - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro-albufeira/7992032026-04-28T15:56:19ZWM2024046 - Apartment - Albufeira2026-03-10T14:55:45ZWM2024047 - Apartment - Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/faro/7992042026-04-06T12:12:46ZWM2024047 - Apartment - Albufeira2026-03-10T14:57:37ZWM2024049 - Farmhouse - Odemirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//property-detail/beja-odemira/8140742026-04-27T09:39:08ZWM2024049 - Farmhouse - Odemira2026-04-02T17:27:34ZHow it began - The WESTMARK storyhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/albufeira-estate-agent-vilamoura-westmark/828942020-01-16T00:00:00ZWESTMARK estate agency is the result of years of experience, hard work and even the brave move of moving countries to follow dreams. We would like to share our inspring story with you!
The lack of2020-01-16T00:00:00ZWhy buy a property in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/algarve-albufeira-vilamoura-westmark-estate-agent-estate-agency-loule/857472024-02-01T00:00:00ZBefore we show you the main reasons and motivations to buy a property in Albufeira, Vilamoura or Loulé in the Algarve, it’s important to understand who are buying properties in these areas?2024-02-01T00:00:00ZBest way to find property in Albufeirahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/property-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-algarve-estate-agent-westmark/857482024-02-23T00:00:00ZHow to find a property in Albufeira, Vilamoura or Loulé?
You are looking for a property in the prestigious areas of Vilamoura, Albufeira or the hills in Loulé? There is nothing more difficult than2024-02-23T00:00:00ZThe process of buying a property in Portugalhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/albufeira-vilamoura-estate-agent-westmark-property-algarve/857492024-08-01T00:00:00ZSince the European Union is more and more regulating the financial markets across Europe, the process for buying a property in Portugal will be similar as the process in your home country. However, th2024-08-01T00:00:00ZFirst thing is to obtain your NIF numberhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/algarve-property-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-estate-agent-westmark/857502024-02-15T00:00:00ZBefore you can do any business, sign any contract in Portugal, you will need to get the fiscal Number (Número Identificaçã Fiscal) NIF, without this NIF you cannot do anything in Portugal. It is based2024-02-15T00:00:00ZFirst steps in immigration to Portugalhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-immigration-albufeira-westmark-estate-agent-vilamoura-loule/857512024-03-01T00:00:00ZWESTMARK estate agency offers special services for people who are looking to move and live in Portugal. As foreigners by origin who made the move to Portugal, we know the struggle.
There are so2024-03-01T00:00:00ZWhat is the most popular place to invest in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/invest-portugal-algarve-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-estate-agent/857522024-03-08T00:00:00ZPortugal is not a small country, but many people only know Lisbon and Porto and maybe The Algarve as a region. But what is the most popular investment area in Portugal? At WESTMARK estate agency we ob2024-03-08T00:00:00ZCan I apply for a Digital Nomad visa in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/nomad-visa-portugal-albufeira-villamoura-estate-agent-algarve-loule/857532024-03-15T00:00:00ZIt has never been more attractive to explore the world and making a living abroad as it´s now. Portugal offers very attractive possibilities for digital nomads to enter the country and make a living.2024-03-15T00:00:00ZDo I pay capital gains tax in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/do-i-pay-capital-gains-tax-in-portugal/857542024-03-29T00:00:00ZIn Portugal, you’ll pay capital gains tax (Mais Válias) once you have sold your property with profit. Basically, you need to pay capital gains tax on the difference between the purchase price and the2024-03-29T00:00:00ZWhat is the status of the Golden Visa?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-property-golden-visa-albufeira-vilamoura-westmark/857552024-04-04T00:00:00ZFor many years the Golden Visa scheme was most popular amongst expats as a vehicle to enter Europa through a Portuguese citizenship by using a real estate investment. This scheme has been questioned b2024-04-04T00:00:00ZWhat is the property Tax in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/algarve-albufeira-vilamoura-property-tax-estate-agent-westmark/857572024-04-18T00:00:00ZAnyone who owns a property in Portugal on 31 December is in principle liable to pay Property Tax for that year. The Portuguese property tax – which is called in Portugal: Imposto Municipal sobre Imóve2024-04-18T00:00:00ZUseful facts about the Algarvehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/algarve-property-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-facts-estate-agency/857582024-04-04T00:00:00ZThe Algarve has been a very popular region for buying a (second) home for years and is still growing in popularity. The friendly climate i sone of the most important things for this. Also for investor2024-04-04T00:00:00ZYour best property Sales Advisorhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/property-algarve-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-estate-agent-westmark/857592024-05-03T00:00:00ZAre you thinking of selling your property in Albufeira, Vilamoura, Loulé or anywhere else in the Algarve? Reach out to WESTMARK estate agency.
At WESTMARK, we are committed to revolutionizing the r2024-05-03T00:00:00ZWhat are the running costs of a property in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/what-are-the-running-costs-of-a-property-in-portugal/857602024-05-10T00:00:00ZPortugal is known for the low tax fees and that also applies for properties. There is only 1 tax applicable for property owners and that is called:
Council tax
The council tax (Imposto Municipal sob2024-05-10T00:00:00ZThe best things to do in the Algarvehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/algarve-portugal-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-estate-agent-westmark/857612024-06-07T00:00:00Zhe Algarve is the most Southern part of Portugal and stretches all the way from east to west, offering many different and exiting environments. From amazing beaches, nature reserves, beautiful cities,2024-06-07T00:00:00ZCost of buying a Property in Portugalhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/algarve-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-buy-property-costs/857622024-05-24T00:00:00ZBesides knowing the Process of buying a property in Portugal, it´s important to understand which costs you will be charged so you never get any unexpected surprises. Our WESTMARK professionals will al2024-05-24T00:00:00ZCan I get a mortgage in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/mortgage-portugal-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-estate-agent-westmark/857642024-06-21T00:00:00ZAnyone who is buying a property in Portugal can apply for a mortgage, even when you are living abroad an buying a holiday home in Portugal.
But It’s very smart to sort out your mortgage possibilities2024-06-21T00:00:00ZQuickstart in buying a house in Portugalhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/buying-property-albufeira-algarve-vilamoura-loule/857652024-07-05T00:00:00ZAre you looking to buy a place in Europe with lots of sunshine, low coast of living and right by the Atlantic sea? Then buying property in Portugal can is the right choice for you. In our amazing Alga2024-07-05T00:00:00ZHow To Open a Bank Account in Portugal?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-bank-account-algarve-albufeira-vilamoura-estate-agent-loule/857662024-07-26T00:00:00ZIn the contrary of many other countries, it is quite easy to open a bank account in Portugal as a NON-EU resident.
Furthermore, if you are already thinking of having a permanent residency in Portug2024-07-26T00:00:00ZWhich visa can I apply for?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/visa-portugal-albufeira-vilamoura-loule-estate-agent-westmark/857672024-07-19T00:00:00ZWhich Visa can I apply for? Is this a question that has gone through your mind lately? Are you overwhelmed by all the different stories and advises? Please let WESTMARK guide you through the process o2024-07-19T00:00:00ZBest tax benefits for US expats are in Portugalhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/tax-benefits-usa-american-portugal-algave-albufeira-vilamoura/857682024-07-19T00:00:00ZPortugal is part of the European Union and the Schengen area to start with. With a stable political and social environment for many decades, a very safe society, a highly skilled and English fluent la2024-07-19T00:00:00ZWhich boarding school in Portugal to choose?https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-boarding-school-international-school-albufeira-lisbon-cascais-algarve/857732024-01-05T00:00:00ZBoarding schools in Portugal offer a valuable option for future expat families, and maybe are the keys for your decision making process. Whether you're settling in greater Lisbon area or the Algarve,2024-01-05T00:00:00ZThe true story of the Pasteis de natahttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/pastel-de-nata-portugal-sweet-tart-algarve-albufeira-lisbon/857772023-11-24T00:00:00ZPastéis de nata are pastries find their origin in the Catholic Church, who would have known that? The recipe is called Pastéis de Belém, and was already made before the 18th century by Catholic monks2023-11-24T00:00:00ZAlbufeira and its history https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/albufeira-portugal-algarve-history-estate-agent-westmark/857782023-10-13T00:00:00ZIn 2021, Albufeira had a population of 44,158 within an area of 140.66 square kilometers (54.31 square miles). The city proper had 28,645 residents. Located 250 kilometers (160 miles) from Lisbon, nea2023-10-13T00:00:00ZLoulé and its historyhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-algarve-loule-albufeira-vilamoura-estate-agent-westmark/857792023-10-06T00:00:00ZLoulé is a city and municipality in the Algarve region, Faro district, Portugal. In 2011, the municipality had a population of 70,622 across 763.67 square kilometers (294.85 sq mi). The municipality i2023-10-06T00:00:00ZThe impressive city of Lisbonhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-lisbon-algarve-albufeira-history-westmark-estate-agent/857802023-10-26T00:00:00ZLisbon is also one of the oldest cities in the world and besides Athens and Rome the third-oldest European capital city, leaving other modern European capitals behind in terms of historical culture. A2023-10-26T00:00:00ZPortugal Real Estate Market Update 2024 H2 and 2025 H1https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-real-estate-market-update-2024-2025-westmark/857812024-08-15T00:00:00ZAfter years of unheard and excessive year-over-year growth, the Portuguese real estate market is starting to shows signs of stabilisation due to several national and international causes.2024-08-15T00:00:00ZNew VAT regime for new-developments as vehicle to bring down property priceshttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/new-vat-regime-for-new-developments-as-vehicle-to-bring-down-property-prices/858912024-07-30T00:00:00ZAlthough the 6 per cent VAT on housing is not immediate, experts believe that the wait will be worth it. But they point to challenges. Applause echoed through the construction and property sectors as2024-07-30T00:00:00ZAL license becomes transferable again with new government lawhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-rental-license-alojamento-local-albufeira-vilamoura-loule/859042024-08-11T00:00:00ZThis Thursday, August 8, the government approved further changes to the rules on local accommodation (LA), eliminating the non-transferability of licences defined by the previous executive, and the ne2024-08-11T00:00:00ZPositive rules and regulations for Holiday Rentals in the algarve!https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-law-holiday-rentals-al-algarve-albufeira/876762024-09-01T00:00:00ZThe Portuguese government has introduced key changes to local accommodation (AL) regulations, providing much-needed relief to property owners and boosting the real estate market. These revisions rever2024-09-01T00:00:00ZThe Portuguese Housing Law in briefhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-law-rules-rental/918272024-12-28T00:00:00ZThe past year has seen a lot of commotion around all the measures taken by the Portuguese government to improve the lack of affordable housing for locals. Controversial rules and restrictions for one2024-12-28T00:00:00ZThe 2025 New Year speech of Prime Minister Montenegro in short.https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/the-2025-new-year-speech-of-prime-minister-montenegro-in-short/918342025-01-02T00:00:00ZThe Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, delivered a proactive and optimistic New Year’s message, emphasizing a vision of transformation through investment as the cornerstone for the nation's2025-01-02T00:00:00ZPortuguese housing market keeps on booming because flourishing tourism industryhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/real-estate-market-2025-portugal-algarve/941852025-02-18T00:00:00ZThe Portuguese real estate market has demonstrated impressive resilience, closing out 2024 on a strong note with optimistic forecasts for 2025. According to the December 2024 Portuguese Housing Market2025-02-18T00:00:00ZThe rise of boutique real estate in the Algarvehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/real-estate-portugal-algarve-boutique-westmark/973572025-04-17T00:00:00ZRecent data shows that 2024 saw significant price increases compared to 2023 and 2022, reflecting the region’s enduring appeal. This rapid growth has attracted a flood of new real estate agencies, whi2025-04-17T00:00:00ZHow it works: Temporarily Renting Out Your Property in Portugal.https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-renting-property-short-term-long-term-tax/991882025-05-29T00:00:00ZAre you considering renting out your house in Portugal for a few months — for example, 4 to 6 months? Then it’s important to understand the tax rules that apply. In Portugal, there is a clear distinct2025-05-29T00:00:00ZBuying a Property in Portugal? Discover Westmark’s 5-Step Program for Foreign Buyershttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/buy-property-house-villa-portugal-realtor/994262025-06-04T00:00:00ZDreaming of a home in Portugal’s sun-drenched Algarve, a charming apartment in Lisbon, or a peaceful countryside retreat? If you’re an international buyer, the process of buying property abroad can fe2025-06-04T00:00:00ZBuying a property in Algarve with an English speaking real estate agent | Westmark Real Estatehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/english-speaking-real-estate-agent-algarve-dutch/1022132025-08-01T00:00:00Z2025-08-01T00:00:00ZFrom Dutch taxes to Portuguese opportunities: Why investing in real estate in Portugal is becoming increasingly attractivehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/invest-real-estate-tax-netherlands-portugal/1022142025-08-01T00:00:00Z2025-08-01T00:00:00ZSecond home in Portugal: tax and advice from a Dutch Real Estate Agenthttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/property-portugal-tax-dutch-real-estate-agent/1033152025-09-06T00:00:00ZA second home in Portugal is a dream come true for many Dutch people. Sun, sea and a stable real estate climate make the country popular for both holidays and investments. But if you are a Dutch resid2025-09-06T00:00:00ZWestmark: From a Bold Move to a Remarkable Success Story in the Algarvehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/property-sales-algarve-westmark-property-rental-property-management/1047542025-10-06T00:00:00ZOver the past year, Westmark has experienced impressive growth — not only in numbers but also in reputation. The company has expanded its team and by the end of this year will count four real estate p2025-10-06T00:00:00ZNew TAX Rules for Non-Residents: Flat 7.5% Property Transfer Tax Proposedhttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-tax-imt/1070592025-12-12T00:00:00ZThe Portuguese Government has introduced a proposal to apply a flat IMT rate of 7.5% on all residential property purchases made by non-residents. This represents a major change from the current progre2025-12-12T00:00:00ZPortuguese Tourism Enters a New Phase: Less Growth, More Valuehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-property-forecast-2026-real-estate-market-albufeira/1075382026-01-01T00:00:00ZWhat this means for the Algarve and property investors
Portuguese tourism is closing a historic cycle and entering a new phase. The latest figures confirm what many operators have already felt on t2026-01-01T00:00:00ZYour English-Speaking Real Estate Experts in the Algarvehttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/english-speaking-realtor-algarve-portugal-real-estate-albufeira/1080822026-01-21T00:00:00ZAre you looking to buy a house in Portugal or seeking an English-speaking real estate agent in the Algarve? At Westmark, we specialize in helping clients like you find their dream property in this stu2026-01-21T00:00:00ZBuying Property in the Algarve: Tips, Tricks & Hard Truthshttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/buying-portugal-algarve-property-albufeira-vilamoura/1084012026-02-01T00:00:00ZThe Algarve remains one of Europe’s most desirable property markets—sun, lifestyle, and solid long-term value. But buying property here isn’t always as simple as it looks. A little preparation (and th2026-02-01T00:00:00ZPortugal’s Property Market Continues to Accelerate Into 2026https://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-real-estate-market-forecast-2026/1099862026-03-20T00:00:00ZPortugal’s real estate market is not just holding steady — it’s gaining momentum.
Following a remarkable 18% increase in house prices in 2025, forecasts from Fitch Ratings suggest prices could rise2026-03-20T00:00:00ZPortugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Income, Tax & Residency Guide for Buyers and Sellershttps://www.westmark.pt//en//detail/portugal-visa-d8-expats/1105362026-04-03T00:00:00ZPortugal remains one of the top destinations in Europe for remote workers, and the D8 Digital Nomad Visa continues to attract international buyers in 2026.
For anyone considering relocating, inve2026-04-03T00:00:00Z