Bayview Cascais Bay, Portugal
Since 2012 IMPIC Licensed · No. 9492

Real Estate Specialists across Portugal

Helping international buyers find the right home — in the Algarve, Lisbon, and beyond.

Who We Are

ARE — Algarve Real Estate, Lda — is a fully licensed Portuguese real estate company, helping international buyers navigate the Portuguese property market since 2012.

Founded in 2012 by Rute Mascarenhas and José Féria, ARE builds on a real estate tradition in Portugal that dates to 2000.

Licensed & Regulated

ARE is licensed by IMPIC — Instituto dos Mercados Públicos, do Imobiliário e da Construção — under licence number 9492. This ensures full compliance with Portuguese real estate law and aligns with international standards such as HUD/NAR (USA), RICS (UK), and FNAIM (France).

Multilingual Team

Our agents speak English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish — ensuring clear communication with clients from across the world.

Our Approach

We focus on understanding what each buyer truly needs — and then finding the right match. We work with partner agencies across Portugal to give our clients the broadest possible access to the market.

Our Websites

ARE operates a network of specialist property websites across Portugal. Each site focuses on a specific region or audience.

Live
Algarve

AlgarveRealEstate.com

Our flagship site for the Algarve region — villas, apartments, and developments in Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Lagos, Tavira, and more.

Visit AlgarveRealEstate.com
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Lisbon

LisbonProperty.com

Specialist site for property in Greater Lisbon — from Cascais and Estoril to Parque das Nações, Oeiras, and the city centre.

Visit LisbonProperty.com

Our Offices in Portugal

ARE operates from offices across Portugal, giving our clients genuine local presence in the regions that matter most.

Algarve

Vilamoura

Our main Algarve office, at the heart of one of Portugal's most sought-after resort towns.

Algarve

Quinta do Lago

In the Golden Triangle — serving Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, and the surrounding area.

Greater Lisbon

Lisbon

Our Lisbon team covers the capital and surrounding districts.

Greater Lisbon

Cascais

Covering the Cascais and Estoril line — one of Portugal's most popular areas for international buyers.

Alentejo Coast

Comporta

Serving the Comporta and Alentejo coast — a growing area of interest for discerning buyers.

Get in Touch

Whether you are starting your property search or have a specific question, our team is ready to help.

ARE — Algarve Real Estate, Lda · IMPIC Licence No. 9492