Area Profiles

Portugals Southern most region is well known for its stunning beaches and golf resorts dotting the extensive coastline. British expats followed by Germans, Dutch and Scandinavians are amongst the largest groups wishing to own a home in this sunny region of Portugal. Algarve is only 300km from Lisbon and is wonderfully varied meaning it appeals to a wide cross section of investors with its beaches, waterparks, buzzing night life and historical towns.

One of Portugals most popular towns for property investment from foreign buyers, Cascais is a lovely seaside town around 30km from Lisbon and one of Portugals wealthiest municipalities with a consistently high ranking in quality of life. Cascais found favour from the Portuguese Nobility in the 19th century and became their summer retreat which transformed this fishing village into a town with beautiful rich architecture, museums and parks all surrounded by a stunning sparkling coastline. Today it is a popular vacation spot for Portuguese and foreigners alike. With its proximity to the capital, excellent infrastructure and maintained public spaces along with the...

Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) is the capital and largest city of Portugal as well as one of the oldest cities in the world and one of the oldest in Western Europe. It is mainland Europes most western capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast, located at the point where the River Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Winner of multiple awards including the recent award from the World Travel Awards for Best European City Destination 2018, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years with a thriving contemporary culture and is often referred to as the 'San Francisco of Europe'. Lisbon enchants travellers with its architecture, blending old...

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, located in the Northwest of Portugal along the coast and is famous for its old bridges and Port wine production. It is one of the oldest European centres and has been proclaimed a World Heritage Site. Porto has experienced significant tourism increases year on year and has won the best European Destinations award in 2012, 2014 and 2017 The effect on the real estate market in turn is noticeable with high demand for Airbnb apartments and excellent value still to be found in this vibrant city.

Also known as the Platinum Mile due to its prestigious beachfront setting and beautiful apartment blocks that offer never ending ocean views with Robben Island on the horizon.  The fresh sea breeze is a godsend on a hot summer day and this together with the calm and quiet neighbourhood means it is perfect for reflection and true relaxation.  Sea Points promenade runs all the way through Mouille Point with the Lighthouse a standout landmark and allows one to stretch those legs and simply choose a direction, left to Sea Point or right to the V&A; Waterfront which incidentally is only a 10min walk away. Shopping:. The V&A; Waterfront is just 5 minutes away, offering...

Three Anchor Bay Three Anchor Bay is easily overlooked by visitors because of the apparent seamless fusion of Green Point into Sea Point and lies in fact right where the two suburbs meet, just 10 minutes from the city centre of Cape Town. The beautiful upmarket suburb lies on the slopes of Signal Hill with Lions Head standing proud in the distance and is popular for its little beach and wide open grass lawns with outdoor gym and the promenade. The little beach with its beautiful rock pools attracts sea kayakers that depart from Three Anchor Bay in the direction of Clifton. Shopping:. The newly opened Sea Point Galleria shopping centre is located in Sea...

Bakoven is situated just beyond Camps Bay and was probably named such due to the large boulder on the waters edge that the Dutch explorers nicknamed ‘baking oven’ due to a marking on its side that represents an oven door. The pristine sandy beach with its scattered boulders and rock pools make it a very sought after area and properties range from beach bungalows to majestic penthouses and villas further up the mountain face with the Twelve Apostles Mountain range as a backdrop. In the busy summer months, Bakoven is a little gem away from the maddening crowds where you can explore the rock pools, and enjoy the beach in peace and quiet.  Keep an eye...

Located on the slopes of Lions Head, Bantry Bay lies between Sea Point and Clifton and was originally named Botany Bay after a medicinal garden that was originally planted there. The properties are magnificent and are perched on the rocks overlooking the sweeping expanse of the ocean below. Like its neighbour, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay is also blessed with being in a pocket of wind-free area, a welcome respite from the fierce South Easter that blows in Summer. This trendy area has upmarket homes, apartments and hotels including The President, The Bantry and Bantry Rocks and is a favourite among the countries elite and overseas investors alike. Bantry Bay offers...

Camps Bay lies behind Table Mountain and nestles comfortably below the Twelve Apostles Mountain range sweeping all the way down to the magnificent sandy white beaches and it is home to some amazing Camps Bay property. With its scenic beauty, long stretch of palm tree lined beach and beachfront cafes, its easy to see why Camps Bay is popular amongst tourists from the world over. The main road buzzes in summer and one can enjoy amazing cocktails or enjoy a variety of cuisine at the many top class restaurants, cafes and bars that line this stretch. Shopping: For little stores interspersed between some great restaurants, take a walk down the Camps Bay...

The vibrant hub of the city centre has experienced tremendous growth and over the last decade has seen its residential population increase by more than two thirds, predominantly made up of young professionals, students and entrepreneurs. The close proximity to work, meaning one avoids the ever increasing congestion of traffic on the arterial routes leading into the city as well as the abundance of cafes, shops and restaurants, nightlife and art and museums make the Cape Town City Centre very hard to resist. Added to this, the close proximity to the mountain and beaches and all they have to offer is also valued by the local residents. Security, often a major...