Property Hunter Lagos

Property Hunter · Lagos

Property hunting in Lagos — your time back, and the coastal homes no one else sees.

Your international buyer's agent and property hunter in Lagos. We source on-market and off-market homes across the West Algarve — Lagos centro, Meia Praia, Porto de Mós, Burgau, Luz — and we handle every step.

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Luxury property in Greater Lisbon found by property hunter
The numbers behind the move
44%
Premium foreign buyers pay vs. local buyers in Lagos — without a local expert on their side.
+14.1%
Year-on-year increase in Lagos property prices in 2025 — outpacing the EU average.
3hr
Direct flights from London, Paris, Amsterdam to Faro Airport — 1 hour drive from Lagos.
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 Lagos
  • 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 Lagos and the West Algarve — Meia Praia, Porto de Mós, Burgau, Luz. Local-rate negotiation. End-to-end acquisition from brief to signed deed.

For buyers

Property Sales

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

For sellers

Long-term Rentals

Relocation-grade rentals across our Lagos network — vetted properties, trusted local management, end-to-end support. For buyers who want to live in Lagos 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 Lagos. Three minutes — and we have your full search brief.

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We search for you

Off-market properties across Meia Praia, Porto de Mós, Burgau. 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 Lagos

The most authentic luxury market in the Algarve — and one of the easiest to get wrong from abroad.

+44%
Premium foreign buyers pay in Lagos vs. locals. The data is public. The negotiation isn't.
+14.1%
Year-on-year increase in Lagos property prices in 2025 — driven by UK, Dutch and German buyers.
€680/m²
What foreign buyers pay on top of the local rate, on average. The off-market premium can be sharper still.
Off-market property in Portugal — Algarve coast Luxury property sourced by property hunter in Lisbon Vetted estate in Portugal — Comporta region Off-market property in Portugal — Cascais area
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 Lagos and the West Algarve — developers, notaries, private sellers in Lagos centro, Meia Praia, Porto de Mós, Burgau, Luz — 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 Lagos, France, Thailand and Mauritius — through the network Alex has built for international buyers.

★★★★★

"We wanted Algarve without the Vilamoura crowds. Alex's team found us a townhouse with a sea view in Meia Praia — off-market, fairly priced, perfect for our family."

Sophie & Marc
Sophie & Marc D.
International buyers · Property, Meia Praia · Lagos
★★★★★

"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 Lagos and the West 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.
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.
Lagos is the more authentic, less manicured side of the Algarve. Old town with cobbled streets, dramatic coastline, walking access to beaches like Meia Praia and Porto de Mós. Prices are lower than the central Algarve golf estates, and the buyer mix is more European family and lifestyle than corporate-investor. For day-to-day living and walkability, Lagos wins. For golf and gated security, Quinta do Lago.
Off-market property in Greater Lisbon
Ready when you are

Your property in Lagos —
found before it's listed.

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

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