Property Hunter Alentejo

Property Hunter · Alentejo

Property hunting in Alentejo — your time back, and the heritage estates no one else sees.

Your international buyer's agent and property hunter across the Alentejo. We source on-market and off-market heritage homes, vineyards, herdades and montes — from Évora and Estremoz to Comporta and the Costa Vicentina — and we handle every step.

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Luxury property in Greater Lisbon found by property hunter
The numbers behind the move
41%
Premium foreign buyers pay vs. local buyers across the Alentejo — without a local expert on their side.
+13.7%
Year-on-year increase in Alentejo property prices in 2025 — outpacing the EU average.
1hr
From Lisbon to Évora — the cultural capital of the Alentejo, UNESCO-listed.
What we do

A property hunter works for you.
Not for the seller.

What we do

  • Source off-market properties through a local network in Alentejo
  • Vet every property — legal, structural, pricing — before you see it
  • Negotiate at local rates, not foreign-buyer rates
  • Coordinate notary, lawyer, IFICI tax setup, NIF, banking
  • Stay with you from first call to signed deed

What a traditional agent does

  • Shows you listings their seller already wants to move
  • Represents the seller's interests — not yours
  • Lets you discover the foreign-buyer premium at signing
  • Hands you off to the notary and disappears
  • Disappears once the commission clears
How I can help

Buy. Sell. Rent.
One property hunter for all three.

Property Sourcing

Off-market property search across the Alentejo — Évora, Estremoz, Borba, Monsaraz, Vila Viçosa, Costa Vicentina. Heritage estates, vineyards and working farms. Local-rate negotiation. End-to-end acquisition from brief to signed deed.

For buyers

Property Sales

Discreet, off-market sale of your Alentejo property to a vetted international network — without listing publicly. Maximum value, minimum exposure.

For sellers

Long-term Rentals

Relocation-grade rentals across our Alentejo network — vetted properties, trusted local management, end-to-end support. For buyers who want to live in Alentejo before committing to buy.

For relocation
How it works

Three steps from brief to keys.

1

You fill the form

Budget, timeline, location of residence, target area in the Alentejo. Three minutes — and we have your full search brief.

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We search for you

Off-market properties across Évora, Estremoz, Monsaraz, Comporta. Vetted, negotiated at local rates. We show you only what matches your brief.

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3

You find your property

The one you'd never have found on your own. We handle notary, legal, NIF, IFICI, bank account. You sign. We hand you the keys.

Why Alentejo

Portugal's last great untouched luxury market — where heritage estates and working vineyards still trade quietly between families.

+41%
Premium foreign buyers pay in the Alentejo vs. locals. The data is public. The negotiation isn't.
+13.7%
Year-on-year increase in Alentejo property prices in 2025 — driven by international relocators and vineyard investors.
€350/m²
Local average price per m² across rural Alentejo — among the lowest entry points for heritage property in Portugal.
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Founder Luxury property sourced by property hunter in Portugal
Meet Alex, the founder

We're not an agency.
We're your property hunter.

We're property hunters. There's a difference. An agency works inventory. We work for the buyer — one client at a time.

Alex, our founder, is Belgian. She knows what it means to navigate a foreign real estate market with no local network, no trusted advisor, and no one to tell you the truth about what a property is actually worth.

That's why we built Private Villa Hunters. Over years, we've assembled the network across the Alentejo region — developers, notaries, private sellers in Évora, Estremoz, Monsaraz, Vila Viçosa, the Costa Vicentina — that lets us access off-market properties and negotiate at local rates for international buyers.

"Your bank and notary back home don't know these markets. We do."

Clients across the international network

Four buyers.
Four signed deeds.

Properties acquired across Alentejo, France, Thailand and Mauritius — through the network Alex has built for international buyers.

★★★★★

"We wanted a working vineyard near Évora — but the entire market is owner-to-owner and impossible to access from abroad. Alex's team introduced us to three families and we bought one within four months."

Sophie & Marc
Sophie & Marc D.
International buyers · Property, Évora · Alentejo
★★★★★

"I was skeptical about buying abroad remotely, but the network in Koh Samui made everything smooth. Highly recommend for anyone investing in Asia."

James R.
James R.
British investor · Property, Koh Samui · Thailand
★★★★★

"Viewings, legal checks, price negotiation — they handled everything. As a busy professional, having one trusted contact for the whole process was exactly what I needed."

Elena K.
Elena K.
Swiss expat · Apartment, Provence · France
★★★★★

"We wanted a property in Mauritius but had no idea where to start. They guided us through every step and found us the perfect property within our budget."

Thomas & Julie
Thomas & Julie B.
Belgian clients · Property, Grand Baie · Mauritius

Tell us what you're actually looking for.

A short qualifier — budget, timeline, location of residence, target area in the Alentejo region. We review every inquiry personally and reply within 24 hours.

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FAQ

Everything you need to know before we talk.

No. We handle the entire search and coordinate with trusted local lawyers so you can review and select properties remotely. Many of our clients complete their purchase with just one short visit — or even entirely remotely with a power of attorney.
We cover the full country: Lisbon and surroundings (Cascais, Sintra, Comporta), the Algarve (Lagos, Vilamoura, Albufeira), Porto and the North, and the Silver Coast (Ericeira, Óbidos, Peniche). We also access rural and vineyard properties across the Douro Valley and Alentejo.
The main purchase costs are IMT (property transfer tax) at 6–8% depending on value, stamp duty at 0.8%, and notary/registration fees (~1%). Portugal also offers the NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) and IFICI tax regimes — giving eligible foreign buyers significant income tax benefits for up to 10 years. We work with specialist tax advisors who guide you through each option.
A traditional agent represents the seller. We work exclusively for you, the buyer. We search across all agents and off-market listings, pre-filter properties to your brief, and negotiate on your side — with no conflict of interest.
Through years of relationships with local developers, notaries, and private sellers in Portugal. Off-market properties — never listed publicly — often represent the best value and the most exclusive addresses. This network is what you're paying us to access.
We work with buyers from €500,000 upwards. Below this threshold, the off-market search and negotiation effort rarely justifies the investment for either party. If your budget is below this, we're happy to recommend other resources.
For property purchases, our service is free. We are compensated by a commission paid by the seller — you pay nothing extra on top of the purchase price. For long-term rentals, we charge a one-off search fee. Full pricing is shared after you fill the form.
Yes. We coordinate with vetted local lawyers, notaries and tax advisors. We guide you through your NIF (tax number), Portuguese bank account, NHR/IFICI application, and every step of legal due diligence — so nothing is left to chance.
From initial brief to signed CPCV (promissory contract), typically 4 to 8 weeks. The final deed (escritura) follows 60 to 90 days later. Total: 3 to 6 months from start to keys in hand, depending on financing and legal complexity.
Absolutely. Portugal's short-term rental market (Algarve, Lisbon, Cascais) generates strong yields, and long-term demand from digital nomads and expats is growing fast. We identify properties with strong rental potential and connect you with local property managers.
Yes — but the playbook is different from Lisbon or the Algarve. Most prime Alentejo properties — heritage estates, vineyards, working herdades — trade owner-to-owner through local relationships. Public listings exist but rarely represent the best inventory. International buyers in the region typically come for capital preservation, lifestyle, or vineyard investment. Évora is the cultural capital (UNESCO-listed, 1 hour from Lisbon) and the most accessible entry point.
Off-market property in Greater Lisbon
Ready when you are

Your property in the Alentejo —
found before it's listed.

International buyers. Off-market access. Local-rate negotiation. Your property hunter in Alentejo — from brief to signed deed.

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