Having decided to purchase a property in the Tavira area, we spent a lot of time reviewing property websites before finding Tavira Property Brokers. Once we specified our preferences via their on-line questionnaire, we received a short-list of properties they felt we should see. We also got some useful guidance on how the Portuguese property market works and the mechanics of making an offer and closing a deal. So, we arranged a short visit to Tavira.  Heath, their local representative, had already arranged some viewings based on correspondence via e-mail. He also brought us to meet local estate agents to review their listings. We got invaluable information on the locality, including where new shopping developments and infrastructure are planned. Heath drove us to viewings and gave us his opinions on the properties and their potential. We got a better understanding of the taxes and fees associated with buying a property in Portugal and a lot of useful information on the rental market. There was no pressure to view any particular property or to deal with one estate agent over another and when we were tired of looking, we called it a day. He even showed us the best restaurants and the cheapest bars.