Golf villas in Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, Algarve are as popular as seafront properties but in most cases are more affordable. They range in price from £200.000 to £20.000.000 and make fantastic rental properties. Local golf courses offer major discounts on green fees and titles to golf villa owners in Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago.

Golf villas in Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago provide a sound investment opportunity for golfers and non golfers alike. Property investment in Portugal has become even more popular in recent years as investors move money from unpredictable and volatile financial markets in to bricks and mortar. As well as the excellent returns, a Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago golf property provides an investment that the investor can actually enjoy.

Golf villas in Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, Algarve are as popular as seafront properties but in most cases are more affordable. They range in price from £200.000 to £20.000.000 and make fantastic rental properties that can be let all year round. These exclusive Algarve golf resorts are also popular holiday destinations for the non-golfing public as they boast facilities that include watersports, swimming pools and leisure areas.

Local golf courses in Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago will offer major discounts on green fees and titles to property owners, which makes a villa in Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago a "must have" for many international footballers and sports stars, who typically enjoy a round of golf in the sun when they have the chance. Demand for golf properties in the Algarve is always higher than the supply and with the region officially recognized as Europe's premier golfing destination, Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago properties traditionally experience strong capital appreciation.

The golfer or investor can choose from apartments, townhouses, linked villas or independent villas in the Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago resorts. Properties are always of a high standard and the surrounding golf courses all have first class driving ranges, golf academies, putting greens and clubhouses. The golf courses of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago are recognized as some of the best in Europe and regularly host international tournaments including the Portuguese Open Golf Championship.

A range of financing options is available for investors who have sufficient income to service a loan. For Portuguese residents, Euro mortgages can be obtained for up to 90 of the property value or purchase price. When investing in a Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago golf property it is essential to make sure that any estate agent who assists you is licensed by the Portuguese government. In Portugal a license is granted by the State to an estate agent, only if he or she has all of the required qualifications to provide real estate services. This license is a guarantee that the estate agent is qualified in his or her profession and is also a means of insurance, that can be claimed against in the case of proven dispute. Once an investor has secured the services of a reputable estate agent, they can pursue opportunities to purchase either new, resale, off-plan or custom-designed golf properties within the vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago resorts.