Client Testimonials

Our property search in the Algarve started in July 2024 by using Rightmove from afar. This is well and good but at some point you need to make contact with a local agent. Someone that you can trust and someone you can work with. They need to find a property that fits your criteria rather than shoehorn you into one that they have. Olive Homes were well represented on Rightmove so I investigated their website. On there was their Managing Director's bio. It was a heart on sleeve bio showing passion, drive, commitment, honesty and integrity. I thought if this bio actually matches the person we are in for a good ride. David did not disappoint and was more in person and so our property hunt went into overdrive. Move forward to January 2025 and we are the proud owners of a beautiful villa in Vilamoura that ticked all and more of our criteria. . This would not have happened without the hard work and dedication of David and the team at Olive homes. Absolutely first class from start to finish. We have became firm friends with David and his wife Monica, who were our first dinner guests in “Villa Joey”. If your property search is about to begin, fast track it and speak to David. None of us are getting any younger.

Thanks for all your kind help. Wonderful service and such friendliness.

Jamie was a pleasure to work with. The whole process was very easy and stress free. Happy to recommend. 

Massive thank you to David and Monica at OliveHomes.com. We have been on a long journey to find our dream place in the Algarve sun. David has helped us through every step of viewing, offering and closing our villa purchase. Not only have they both helped us with the villa, they have been amazing with putting us in touch with tradesmen, furniture, places to visit etc etc. Above and beyond at times, even taking us for covid tests! Can’t recommend them enough. Thanks again. Ness & Paul

David and his team at Olive Homes have been brilliant throughout the entire process of buying our first home in Portugal. They have a very honest approach and we felt we could trust them from the start. They went beyond what we expected, helping us settle down and find everything we need locally. David and his wife even took us out to dinner, which was much appreciated as we haven't met many people here yet. Overall, the service and genuine approach have been excellent and we highly recommend Olive houses if you want to buy in the Algarve.

This has - by some distance - been the best experience I've ever had with a real estate agent, whether buying or selling. Olive Homes and Monica Cozacenco, in particular, have been excellent in our search for a property. Monica not only works very hard but listens to your requirements, responds helpfully, in detail and promptly and has provided us with genuinely good advice. At the viewing stage Monica liaised with other agents so that we could view properties we were interested in through her, which saved us time while on holiday. Now the purchase is going through, she manages the process not only with vendors but also the lawyers and will help with questions you may have if you're not familiar with the Portuguese buying process. The experience has been an excellent one. Thank you!

Since first contact with OliveHomes.com it has been a painless process of discussing our needs and finding our holiday hope in Portugal. We started this process during the pandemic and David was able to reassure us that he will handle everything even though we couldn´t travel. Now we have arrived and everything is perfect. He has provided a complete service with lawyers, furniture supplies and a management rental company. Nothing is too much trouble. Happy to recommend. Top Class.

Great service, going over and above the call of duty. Loved the fact that David helped with a lawyer, management company and a furniture provider.

Friendly professional.

Excellent services through the whole buying process.

Thank you Mika. This is the beginning of a partnership that will have a great future. 

My fiancé and I were on holiday and approached the Olive Homes team to enquire about how we would buy a property in Portugal as we had no experience in doing this. We were put in touch with Jamie who then gave us all of the information that we needed…and more! He was so knowledgeable, friendly and experienced and he really helped us get a full understanding of the process. Jamie then kindly arranged some introduction meetings with a bank and law firm so we could start the process off while we were on holiday which made things so easy for us. Jamie took us to the appointments which made us feel supported in the early stages. We were also lucky enough to view 3 properties which were on the market and we made great use of the online viewing tool which gave us a 3D tour when we went back to the UK. We had an offer accepted on one of the apartments and from there onwards Jamie supported us with everything remotely – even with great recommendations about interior design companies and local trades people. I don’t think we would have been able to buy so effortlessly without using Jamie and the Olive Homes Team! If you are thinking about buying in Portugal I highly recommend using Olive Homes. 

Thanks again for all of your help!

I would like to thank Mihaela Silva for her professionalism, friendliness and for getting things done! A big thank you and well done for an exemplary performance.

Great experience, fast and professional. I would recommend to anyone who wants to buy or sell a property.

Fantastic service. Very responsive. Professional and introduced a large number of potential buyers. Ultimately sold the property in good time. Katie was warm, friendly and helpful at all times. Thank you so much.

From day 1 Jamie was amazing. He helped us so much and was very informative. We love Vila Sol and now, having spent more time there, I love the beautiful little community even more. Can't wait to spend as much time as possible and I've even registered for tennis and padel. This is all thanks to you and I will forever recommend your company. 

Katie was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and guided us very well. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Right from the start our experience with OliveHomes was fantastic. Friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. Monica introduced us to an international lawyer and to a bank for mortgage purposes and has helped us in so many ways to secure our dream home in Portugal. We are so grateful to OliveHomes and can recommend them to anyone looking to buy in Portugal.

OliveHomes took the stress out of selling our townhouse. The whole team is knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They qualified all potential buyers and showed our property to a wide variety of overseas clients.

I would like to thank Monica, who kept us informed throughout and always answered my calls, emails and texts instantly!

Highly recommended!

Professional friendly service. Would highly recommend.

Mihaela did a great job and was very professional. 5 Stars! Many thanks. 

Very proactive and prepared. Plan was to look at one apartment only, but we ended up looking at 3 apartments in the same day. So we liked the approach. Very proactive and helpful.

Within an hour of meeting Natascha, she had found me a wonderful property. This demonstrates her knowledge of the local market. Exciting times ahead and happy to recommend! 

Professional, sincere and trustworthy. Happy to recommend.

Prompt and efficient. Mihaela has kept us informed and has been quick to respond to our questions.

It's been a pleasure to deal with OliveHomes.com. Clear advice from the start and always thinking ahead so we don't have to worry. Professional, efficient and reliable. Thanks for everything David - much appreciated. 

An excellent company to deal with. Monica and David kept us fully informed throughout the selling period and always responded quickly to any queries by email or whatsapp. I would have no hesitation in recommending their service.

Alex was very professional and always available. An amazing member of your team and thank you for everything.

Fantastic service from beginning to end from Jamie! He was always helpful and available to answer any questions and to provide introductions to the right people to assist in the process of buying our property in Portugal. Thank you from all the family!

Natascha was very professional and helpful, and enabled us to secure our forever home in Lagos. 5 Stars. Happy to recommend. Thanks Natascha. 

Very accommodating, friendly and helpful at all times. Many thanks, love Lynne and Terence

Assessed and understood our needs and were fast and responsive when the right property came up which led to a smooth and professional transaction. We are now happy owners!

Thank you to David and Olive Homes for all the help I needed and so much more. I couldn’t have done it without you. What a fantastic service!

Monica was professional and efficient, following up on the purchase process from the first contact until the project was finished 2 years later. Highly recommended service in all real estate matters and others. 

This has proved to be the most enjoyable relationship. So productive, successful and with great outcomes.Monica is truly exceptional and we would absolutely recommend OliveHomes to prospective clients. 

Now we have become friends x

We are extremely satisfied by the efficiency and competency of the team and especially Mihaela. She was always available for any question or document needed, always smiling and very kind towards us. Thank you for your professionalism and your care. You made this transaction a good moment in our life.

We can only say that everything was very transparent, easy and efficient. It was a huge pleasure given the ease with which everything was handled.

Partners and friends, we really appreciate them looking after us and our interests. Very professional. Rebecca did an excellent job (that took many months) finding the right store for us. Thank you Rebecca!

Highly recommend OliveHomes, specifically Monica, best agent in Portugal, fantastic service, always friendly and extremely helpful.

It was a great pleasure working with Mihaela. She was always available, spot on and with quality interactions. Very good realtor.

Very happy! Everything went smoothly and quick! Mihaela was very helpful, always available and amazing communication! Fantastic work! Thank you!

Very professional, fast and competent.

I had the pleasure of working with Colin Hayle at Olive Homes, and I can confidently say that his expertise and dedication made all the difference in my property search. From the very first interaction, Colin was professional, knowledgeable, and truly invested in finding the perfect home for me.

His deep understanding of the Algarve real estate market, combined with his attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile, made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences, provided invaluable advice, and ensured that every step was handled with care and efficiency.

If you're looking for a real estate professional who genuinely cares and delivers exceptional service, I highly recommend Colin Hayle at Olive Homes. His expertise and commitment to his clients are truly unmatched!