Portuguese property 'embracing designer architecture'

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Modern designer architectural styles of housebuilding are becoming more prominent in Portugal, it has been stated.

Developer Ted Baillie, who has been responsible for a number of such projects on the west coast of the country, told the Independent that the use of glass has increased, while stone and timber are less in use than before.

This is because people like to enjoy some "space and light" in their houses, he said.

Mr Baillie added: "On the Algarve there's a lot of traditional-style development but you can definitely see a move towards modern design."

Such developments may tempt people looking for Portugal property, as might other reasons such as golf tourism.

As well as providing chances for people to play themselves, the country also stages tournaments with big-name players, such as the Portuguese Open.

Won in recent years by the likes of Paul Broadhurst and Miguel Angel Jiminez, the event takes place at Estoril this year from April 2nd to 5th.

Two new luxury golf developments to be built on Madeira

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans for two new golf courses and luxury property developments on Madeira are reportedly close to being finalised, offering a "good property investment opportunity". A similar scheme is also being planned on the neighbouring island of Porto Santo.

Property investors will be able to choose from two new luxury golf developments on Madeira, according to Homesoverseas.co.uk. Work is due to commence on the schemes, the Calheta Golf Course in the Ponta do Pargo region and another in the Sao Vicente area further north, next year. The developments should be completed by 2011

"Golf is a great catalyst for attracting high net worth individuals and boosting local infrastructure facilities. Expect properties located in and around these prospective courses to appreciate over the next few years - a potentially good property investment opportunity," writes Homesoverseas.co.uk.

Details of the luxury property developments have not yet been made public, but it is claimed that local authorities are buying up the land adjacent to the Calheta Golf Course with the aim of building a major residential development.

Nick Faldo will be behind the Calheta Golf Course and it is thought that Severiano Ballesteros will put his name to the course in the Sao Vicente area as well as another on neighbouring Porto Santo, which is due to be completed in the same time frame.

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