Got experience in Portugal, esp. Carvoeiro and Vilamoura?

[Gavin Tonks]

I think the challenges begin after the guaranteed period finishes. My view is that if you want a holiday home that you can also make some money out of then go for it but if its purely an investment then there are safer deals in UK. 

[tiago]

Hi Catherine, 

I only invest in Portugal at the moment (i live there) and as far as being safe or not, in every sense of the word it is. Investing in Portugal diferes from the UK no more than it does from investing in France or any other European country.

Whats important in my opinion is to have competent and trust worthy people helping you along the way. Thats what will give you the confidence to invest from a far.

I have a great Lawyer and property management company i can refer (the later being based in the Algarve they have bundles of experience in Vilamoura and Carvoeiro).

Also they speak perfect English.