The APC Journal
Compliance, clarity, and the changing Algarve rental landscape.
Independent editorial coverage for British villa owners in Portugal. Plain-English analysis of Alojamento Local rules, EU short-term-let regulation, fire and gas safety, and the operational realities of owning a rental property in the Algarve — written by the team that does this work every day.
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APC Journal · 2026A note from the editor
Reading is one thing. Getting compliant is another.
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