ARE • Who We Are
ARE — Algarve Real Estate, Lda — is a fully licensed real estate company, helping buyers find the right home since 2012. We have our own research, development and technology team, building systems so that our expertise can help others too. We partner with the most prestigious real estate companies — locally and internationally — so that you get the most out of our service. Our number one goal is to serve with as much quality as possible.
Founded in 2012 by Rute Mascarenhas and José Féria, ARE builds on a real estate tradition in Portugal.
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.
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.comLisbonProperty.com
Specialist site for property in Greater Lisbon — from Cascais and Estoril to Parque das Nações, Oeiras, and the city centre.
Visit LisbonProperty.comOur Offices in Portugal
ARE operates from offices across Portugal, giving our clients genuine local presence in the regions that matter most.
Vilamoura
Our main Algarve office, at the heart of one of Portugal's most sought-after resort towns.
Quinta do Lago
In the Golden Triangle — serving Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, and the surrounding area.
Lisbon
Our Lisbon team covers the capital and surrounding districts.
Cascais
Covering the Cascais and Estoril line — one of Portugal's most popular areas for international buyers.
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