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Kitchen and dining area at Quinta da Lila beneath a skylight.

Farmhouse interiors: what to decide before the finishes

Aerial view of Casa da Cortiça with a tiled roof, courtyard and pool between neighbouring buildings.

Building approvals in the Algarve: licence, prior notification or exemption?

Aerial view of the Casa Pedreira houses and paths across the surrounding land.

Buying land to build in the Algarve: what to check before committing

White façade and wooden shutters at Casa Pedreira, with the garden in the foreground.

How to request and compare quotations for building a house in the Algarve

Gate House with a white façade, tall glazing and an access path through the garden.

How to choose and appoint a builder for your home in the Algarve

Casa Pedreira seen from the garden, with a white façade, wooden shutters and hills behind.

Building in the Algarve while living abroad: following your project with confidence

Casa Pedreira façade with a wooden balcony and glazed doors.

From plan to construction: who oversees the building of your home?

Quinta da Lila with yellow façades and stone walls on the hillside.

Renovating a farmhouse in the Algarve: preparing the budget and phasing the work

Quinta da Lila bedroom with pale walls, a bed and a small arched opening.

Damp in an old house: what to investigate before covering or painting walls

Quinta da Lila courtyard beside the yellow façade, with a table, chairs and parasol.

Renovating an Algarve farmhouse: preserving character and improving comfort

Quinta da Lila seen from the hillside, with yellow façades, stone walls and vegetation.

Buying a farmhouse to renovate in the Algarve: what to check first

Casa Pedreira pool surrounded by decking and the house courtyard.

What should a quotation for installing a pool in the Algarve include?

Aerial view of the Casa da Cortiça courtyard and pool between the house and boundary wall.

Can I install a swimming pool on my land in the Algarve?

Rectangular Casa Pedreira pool facing glazed doors and wooden shutters.

Concrete or prefabricated pool: what changes for your land?

Casa da Cortiça courtyard with a seating area, pool and blue building behind.

Where to place a pool without compromising the house, garden or technical access

Quinta da Lila pool beside a stone wall, with loungers and parasols.

What pool handover and maintenance should be agreed before accepting the proposal?

Villa Arrifana terrace beside large glazed openings, with a coastal landscape behind.

How to choose an architect for your home in the Algarve

Casa Pedreira kitchen with a central island and white ceiling beams.

What to tell your architect: preparing the brief for your home

Glazed Villa Arrifana façade with shadows across its wooden terrace.

Sun orientation in the Algarve: what to study before finalising your floor plan

EV1 interior with stairs, glazing and access to a bright courtyard.

Assessing your house plan: layout, privacy and different stages of life

General view of Casa Pedreira with white façades, wooden shutters and garden.

Designing a home within budget: deciding area and complexity before building

White Casa da Cortiça façade partly framed by a tree.

Simplex Urbanístico: what changed on 1 October 2026 for building and renovation

Aerial view of Casa Pedreira houses, gardens and paths.

PIP before buying or building in the Algarve: what to ask and how to read the reply

Casa da Lila interior with glazed panels, kitchen and geometric-pattern flooring.

Interior renovation, removing walls or changing windows: when is a licence needed?

Casa da Cortiça living room with pale sofas, kitchen behind and mezzanine.

Construction is finished: which documents and checks remain before using your home?

White kitchen at Villa Arrifana, with a timber floor and glazed doors opening onto the terrace.

Building a home in the Algarve: decisions before construction

White façade of Gate House, with a glazed balcony and a stone path through the garden.

Renovating an Algarve farmhouse: assessment and preparation

Living room at Quinta da Lila, with yellow sofas, pale walls and exposed white beams.

ETICS and external insulation within a complete renovation

Swimming pool at Casa Pedreira, surrounded by a deck and the house courtyard.

Natural vs Traditional Pools: Which to Choose?

Bedroom at Casa da Cortiça, with pale walls, shuttered windows and white ceiling beams.

Sustainable Construction: Eco-Friendly Materials and Techniques

Kitchen at Casa Pedreira, with a central island, dark cabinets and white ceiling beams.

Fine Carpentry: The Art of Wood Finishing

Living room at Quinta da Lila, with yellow sofas, pale walls and exposed white beams.

Preventive Maintenance: How to Extend the Life of Your Building

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