It is still possible to find a cheap property in the Algarve, here are the best places to look.
The further you move away from the sea and tourist locations the cheaper the price gets.
It seems the further you move from Faro airport the cheaper the properties get.
Searching for properties outside of cities, towns and villages can unearth some cheaper properties.
Properties in need of renovation or updating can throw up some cheap options.
Buying a plot of land in the Algarve and building your own house can be cheaper than buying an existing property.
Buying a turnkey project can work out cheaper than buying an existing property.
Buying off-plan from constructors, before the project has been started, can be 10-30% cheaper than the finished property.
Owners of properties that have been on the market for some time are often open to negotiating a cheaper price. It is always worth a chance and even if the reply is negative it costs nothing.
Look out for bank repossessions for sale in the Algarve, they are normally sold at 10-20% cheaper than the market value.
Recently reduced Algarve properties are another great way to pick up a cheaper property.