Building Guides for the Algarve
What we have learned over twenty years of building in the Algarve, written for anyone considering a build or renovation who wants to understand the costs and timescales first.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in the Algarve
What does it cost to build a villa in the Algarve? Price per m², what is and is not included, and the costs most people forget. A guide from VRconstroi.
Building Permits and Licensing in the Algarve
How building licensing works with Algarve councils: the stages of the process, realistic timescales, documents required, and where applications typically stall.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Villa
Realistic timescales for building a villa in the Algarve: licensing, the construction phases month by month, and what actually causes delays.
Buying Land to Build in the Algarve
What to confirm before buying land in the Algarve: build viability, planning indices, constraints, utilities and the hidden costs of a plot.
Renovating an Old House in the Algarve
A guide to renovating old Algarve houses: what to inspect before buying, damp and structural issues, costs, and when demolition makes more sense.
How Much Does a Swimming Pool Cost in the Algarve
Swimming pool construction costs in the Algarve: concrete vs prefabricated, what is included, running costs and licensing. A guide from VRconstroi.
Thermal Insulation in the Algarve
ETICS external wall insulation in the Algarve: how it works, what it saves, when external insulation makes sense, and what to expect in an older house.
Building in the Algarve as a Foreign Buyer
What foreign buyers need to know before building in the Algarve: the professionals involved, how the process differs from home, managing a build remotely, and common mistakes.