Buying a property in the Algarve can feel exciting very quickly. You visit a bright villa with a nice terrace, natural light, fresh paint, and a calm atmosphere. The location feels right. The estate agent tells you there has already been interest. You start imagining weekends there, family dinners, or maybe a new chapter of your life in Portugal. And then a quieter thought appears: What am I not seeing? That question matters more than many buyers realise. A property can look