Property Hunter Algarve

Property Hunter · Algarve

Property hunting in the Algarve — your time back, and the properties no one else sees.

Your international buyer's agent & property concierge in the Algarve. We source on-market and off-market properties from Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo to Vilamoura and Lagos — and we handle every step, so you stay focused on what matters.

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Off-market property in the Algarve — found by property hunter
The numbers behind the move
35%
Premium foreign buyers pay vs. national buyers in Portugal — without a local expert on their side.
+17.5%
Year-on-year increase in Portuguese property prices in 2025 — the Algarve coast remains in high demand.
+180%
Cumulative appreciation in Portuguese real estate over the past decade — Algarve properties tracking the national rise.
What we do

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

What we do

  • Source off-market propertys through a local network built over years
  • Vet every property — legal, structural, pricing — before you see it
  • Negotiate at local rates, not foreign-buyer rates
  • Coordinate notary, lawyer, NHR/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 Algarve — Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura, Lagos. Local-rate negotiation. End-to-end acquisition from brief to signed deed.

For buyers

Property Sales

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

For sellers

Long-term Rentals

Relocation-grade rentals across the Algarve — vetted properties, trusted local management, end-to-end concierge support. For buyers who want to live in the area before they commit to buying.

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 Algarve. Three minutes — and we have your full search brief.

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We search for you

Off-market properties across Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura, Lagos. Vetted, negotiated at local rates. We show you only what matches your brief.

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You find your property

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

Why the Algarve

One of Europe's strongest property markets — and one of the easiest to get wrong from abroad.

+35%
National premium foreign buyers pay in Portugal vs. locals — without a local expert on their side. The data is public. The negotiation isn't.
+17.5%
Year-on-year increase in Portuguese property prices in 2025 — well above the EU average of 4.5%. Algarve property stock remains scarce.
€760/m²
What foreign buyers pay on top of the local rate, on average. In prime Algarve resorts, the gap widens further.
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Meet Alex, the founder

We're not an agency.
We're your concierge.

We're property concierges. 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 Algarve — developers, notaries, private sellers from Quinta do Lago to Lagos — that lets me access off-market propertys 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 the Algarve, France, Thailand and Mauritius — through the network Alex has built for international buyers.

★★★★★

"From our first call to the day we got the keys, Alex was incredible. She found us an off-market property in Quinta do Lago we never would have discovered on our own."

Sophie & Marc
Sophie & Marc D.
French expats · Property, Quinta do Lago · Algarve
★★★★★

"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 Algarve. 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.
Our property search is completely free for the buyer. We are compensated by a commission paid by the seller — you pay nothing extra on top of the purchase price.
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.
Off-market property in the Algarve
Ready when you are

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

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

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