This month's selection of new listings and interesting properties for you from each of the areas we cover: Silves, Lagoa, Alvor, Lagos and west.

An imaginatively designed, stunningly appointed villa in Cerro de Águia: one of the most prestigious areas of Albufeira, and within a short drive of the Old Town and countless gorgeous beaches.

The property has an impressively spacious living area filled with light from patio doors and a tropical garden atrium, and is surrounded by terraces, lawns and landscaped gardens and overlooking a super pool. There are distant ocean views from the first floor and an outdoor kitchen and BBQ areas for poolside entertaining.

Portugal’s property sector currently employs around 50,000 people, 22,000 more than in 2015.  Over the past four years the number of people employed in Portugal’s real estate sector increased by around 80%, making the real estate sector one of the main sources of employment in the country, according to figures published by the Portuguese Association of Estate Agents (APEMIP).  The Dinheiro Vivo website reports that half the people working in the sector are estate agents.  Data from the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEPF) suggests that the property sector is the most active sector in the country, when it comes to job creation.

Latest properties for sale by Exclusive Algarve Villas, throughout the Algarve.

Prospective buyers looking to purchase in Portugal are being warned to undertake thorough research before signing on the dotted line.

Overseas property expert Simon Conn, who has been in the business for 40 years, has seen an increase in the number of buyers not carrying out thorough checks and has compiled a list of the top issues to look out for.

Fabulous modern villa with a swimming pool, built with a design combining the quality and comfort to an ultimate concept of art! Set on a plot of 660 m2, this fantastic villa was designed by the famous architect Mário Martins, spread over two levels, modern design, straight lines, quality fittings, spacious rooms and wide windows for natural light flowing into the house.

Priced to sell this is a blonde bombshell of a deal - the first to view will buy for sure! Fully rebuilt from top to bottom with modern insulation and underfloor heating, but finished sympathetically to maintain it's traditional style this 1 bedroom townhouse with mezzanine located in the heart of Lagos is perfect as an investment property, with excellent potential long term rental income, or as a lock-up-and-leave holiday home or permanent residence.

This cosy, traditional cottage situated a little inland from the bustling resort of Albufeira could make a delightful permanent family residence.
On a plot exceeding 9000m2, this single storey home is currently separated into two parts, with the main unit featuring a lovely open plan kitchen, dining and living room. There are also two bedrooms of which one is ensuite in this part of the house.