The Algarve's first passive-house development: BMS construction that stores more carbon than it emits, inside a 1.5-hectare working landscape with a natural swimming pond, a seven-layer food forest, orchards, a greenhouse, and a natural playscape.
Welcome to the Algarve. Let's find you home.
We help international buyers settle into Lagos and the Western Algarve — from first viewing to final deed.
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We find it for you
As your buyer agent, we search every portal, tap our off-market network, vet each property in person, and negotiate on your behalf.
- Search everywhere — portals + off-market / Vetted in person
- Vetted in person — no surprises
- Negotiated in your language
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About me
Buying in Portugal is a life decision. I make sure you get it right.
My name is Steve Marqué, and I bring over 20 years of real estate expertise to the Algarve. Since moving to this beautiful coast 8 years ago, I have successfully guided dozens of families and investors through the unique challenges of the Portuguese market.
My mission is to bring clarity and confidence to your journey. From decoding local tax nuances to analysing market trends, I navigate the complexities so you can make decisions with total confidence. I’ll handle the chaos and the paperwork—you focus on the lifestyle that brought you here.
Backed by the World's #1 Brokerage
SunnySteve is proudly brokered by eXp Realty — giving you the reach of 83,000+ agents across 29 countries, with the personal service of a local agent who knows the Algarve inside out. More info here.
Get first access to new listings
In the Western Algarve market, the best properties move fast — sometimes before they ever hit the portals. Tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll flag anything that fits, the moment it comes up.
HOW WE HELP
What we do for buyers
Finding the Right Home
We go beyond the public portals. Our local network surfaces off-market homes and hidden gems the listing sites never get.
Real Market Knowledge
Which streets are appreciating? Which new builds are worth the wait? We'll tell you what's actually happening on the ground — not what a search algorithm guesses.
Homework Before You Commit
We run the ROI numbers and check the legal status before you sign anything. Better to walk away from a bad deal on paper than on possession day.
Negotiating the Deal
Twenty years negotiating real estate means we know what a fair price looks like — in Lagos, Luz, Sagres, everywhere we work. You won't overpay. And you won't lose a home you love over a price you could've met.
The Right People Around You
Lawyers, tax advisors, architects, mortgage brokers — We've already vetted the ones worth using. You don't spend months finding a team you can trust. You inherit ours.
Here for the Long Run
First viewing to final deed — and the years after. Utilities, renovations, rental setup, selling when the time comes. We're not your agent for one transaction. We're your agent for life in the Algarve.
20 years of real estate experience guiding international buyers through the Algarve — from first viewing to final deed.
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Let’s talk about your project and define a strategy.
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