Legal6 min
AL Registration — a step-by-step guide
How to register your Vilamoura property for Alojamento Local. Documents, timelines, SEF compliance, and common rejections to avoid.
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Practical, no-fluff guides to registering legally, staying compliant, and managing your Vilamoura property like a local.
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Legal6 min
AL licence in Vilamoura — the 2026 owner guide
Every short-let in Portugal needs an Alojamento Local licence. Here's exactly what Vilamoura owners need to file, how long it takes, and what trips people up.
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Yield8 min
Airbnb vs long-term rental in the Algarve — the real numbers
Short-let earns more headline income than a 12-month tenancy, but the maths only works if you understand occupancy, seasonality and true costs. Here's how the numbers actually look in the Algarve.
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Areas7 min
The best areas to buy a rental property in Vilamoura
Vilamoura isn't one market — it's four. Marina, Old Village, Falésia and Aldeia do Golfe each attract different guests and price at different levels. Here's how to pick.
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Tax8 min
Tax obligations for non-resident owners
IMI, IRS on rental income, VAT exemptions, and how to structure ownership. What every foreign property owner in Portugal needs to know.
Compliance5 min
SEF guest registration explained
The legal requirement to register every guest within 24 hours. Manual vs automated workflows. Penalties and how to stay compliant.
Operations7 min
Finding reliable vendors in the Algarve
Pool maintenance, gardeners, cleaners, and handymen. How to vet tradespeople, benchmark pricing, and build a trusted vendor list.
Yield9 min
Pricing your property across channels
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and direct. Seasonality patterns in Vilamoura, event premiums, and how to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing.
Insurance5 min
Property insurance for short-term rentals
Standard home policies vs commercial short-term rental cover. Liability, contents, and cancellation insurance. What to check before you sign.
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