Journal
Buying, selling and living well in Portugal.

Buying
12 Oct 2026
Buying on the Comporta coast: what to know first
Planning rules, the dune protection zone and why most good houses never reach the portals.

Behind the scenes
28 Sep 2026
Why we photograph every home at dusk
The hour after sunset shows a house the way its owners live in it. It also sells faster.

Places
9 Sep 2026
The Douro after harvest: a quiet guide
Where to stay, what to eat and which quintas are worth a slow afternoon in October.

Selling
21 Aug 2026
Selling an inherited house without the stress
Paperwork, heirs and timing: a calm checklist from our last twelve inherited sales.