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mail63

In the new year we will be purchasing a new Villa on the Algarve, we are not looking to rent the Villa out just a family holiday home. What are the pros and cons on buying a villa?

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Strontium

Everybody's circumstances  differ, I'd never buy an new villa on the Algarve.  You would only know if it was a suitable idea or waste of time for your own circumstances by spending time in the area where you are thinking of buying.

mail63

Why would you not buy a new Villa?

JohnnyPT

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Some info here:


Documents to be aware of when buying a Property in Portugal

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=910754


Real State Agencies/Websites/Portals in Portugal

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=904388


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