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Paulo Santos
Beautifull detached Property • 225 sq. m., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® €499,000 EUR - Oportunity Praia Del Rey, Leiria - Beautifull detached villa in Praia Del Rey Golf Resort. This villa is located in the quiet area of Aldeia das Descobertas ...  [Read More]
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Tony de Nobrega
Madeira Real Estate news in Funchal, Madeira Portugal – June 2009 – AJF De Nobrega of Nobrega Realty will be awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and will join a worldwide referral network of ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
The recession in the Euro-zone is a profound and long one. The European Central Bank predicts a recovery only in 12 months’ time and does not exclude the possibility of a new financial crisis in between if there is no economic growth. According to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Paulo Santos
Perola Da Lagoa, Silver Coast - We invite everyone to visit our open house at Perola da Lagoa on June 11 from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byPaulo Santos
Paulo Santos
Baleal, Peniche - We invite everyone to visit our open house at Baleal on June 11 from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM . This open house was an huge success so more will follow Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byPaulo Santos
Paulo Santos
Carvalhal, Bombarral - We invite everyone to visit our open house at Carvalhal on June 14 from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byPaulo Santos
Tony de Nobrega
SÃO VICENTE - A true paradise bestowing the greenest forest in the island of Madeira. All Levada walk lovers, surf enthusiasts and nature lovers in general will discover untouched natural landscape beauty within 40km’s drive through new roads ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
Portugal occupies the 34 th position on a list of 57 countries that form part of the 2009 WORLD COMPETITIVENESS YEARBOOK , organised by the Institute for Management Development. Portugal improved 3 positions in comparison to the 2008 performance figures. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
The European Central Bank announced a further 0.25% drop in mortgage interest rates this week. The new mortgage interest rate of 1% is considered locally to be a historic all time low and many families will save on their monthly mortgage repayments. This ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
This Madeiran- style home has been on the open market for 6 months. The original asking price was €250000. During this period there were two price adjustments and it has just been sold for €197 000 – a reduction of 21% from the original ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
News from the European Commissioner on consumer matters, Meglena Kuneva, announced at DECO’s 35th anniversary seminar that some commissions being charged by banks to consumers were unjustified. She further stated that Brussels will disclose an in-depth ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA ISLAND IS THE GREENEST IN THE WHOLE OF PORTUGAL According to the European study “ State of European Cities Report - Adding Value to the European Urban Audit” released in 2007 , Funchal city is considered to be the city with ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
A retired couple, presently living near the mountains of CHIANGMARY in Thailand are looking to exchange their home for a similar home in the same price range in Madeira Island, Portugal. Their property in Thailand is a company owned one, thus benefiting ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
Portugal’s 8 th of April 2009 edition of “Diario Economico” reports that 10% of the total homes in Portugal are presently on the market for sale. New construction has decreased but the number of used or resale homes on the market have ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
The recent bank interest rate drop announced by major banking institutions in Madeira Island, Portugal will have no or very little effect on the local economy. The Central European bank has virtually commanded local banks to reduce their interest rates ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
Madeira Island - Funchal’s scenic port was recipient to the “Best Destination Experience” Award at the largest cruise liner industry trade fair held in MIAMI, USA - a 4 day event which ended on the 19 th March. The award was based on ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
This was the headline in the Mail on Sunday Property Page - 1 st March 09 edition written by Fred Redwood reporting that Madeira island is not just a haven for oldies any more. Despite its splendid botanical gardens and sub-tropical climate, some still ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
Property values in Madeira Island have fallen by 20 to 30% according to a recent article published this week in one of the local reputable newspapers. Banks have become more conservative in their evaluations of property and clients’ credit loan applications. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Silver Coast
NUNCA O DINHEIRO PARA COMPRAR CASA ESTEVE TÃO BARATO As taxas Euribor atingiram ontem a centésima sessão consecutiva de quedas, estando todas 3,5 pontos percentuais abaixo dos respectivos máximos históricos. Amanhã ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySilver Coast
Tony de Nobrega
FUNCHAL – NEW PORT AND MARINA NEWS The original plans for the new port in Funchal have been altered. According to recent news the project which was estimated to cost in the region of around €6.5 Million will now cost €15Million and is due ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
IDEAL FOR GOLF ENTHUSIASTS , this freehold property, being company owned effectively means savings of approximately €70,000 on Purchase Costs. Located within walking distance of the new proposed Golf Course in Ponta do Pargo . Nowadays construction ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
An 8 minute black and white movie clip on the culture in Madeira Island dated all the way back to 1931 and produced by a British gentleman by the name of James Fitzpatrick of TRAVELTALK is available on YOU TUBE and has received a total of over 11 000 visits. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
The IMT Tax on property which forms part of the transfer title costs when purchasing property has been revised for 2009; this year there are two tables – one for permanent residents (people who reside for 6 months and more during the year) and another ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
BUYING PROPERTY IN MADEIRA INTO CONDOMINIUM / FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP ? In a recent survey conducted by DECO PROTESTE (The Portuguese Association for consumer protection) 2 out of 3 consumers reported condominium management problems. In mainland Portugal ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega
Tony de Nobrega
As from January 2009 and in accordance with recent approved legislation (law “Art. 3DL nº. 78/2006”) both Sellers and Lessors are obliged to provide their respective property Buyers and Lessees with an energy and indoor air quality certificate ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTony de Nobrega

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