Casas do Barlavento and CDBRentals: Growth and Innovation in Western Algarve Real Estate

The move to a larger, more visible space reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the region’s premium market, while also enhancing client engagement in a modern, welcoming and practical environment.

Luís Ledo, CEO of Casas do Barlavento, explains that this move had long been a goal of his. The opportunity finally arose years later, in a space twice the size of the previous office, allowing both teams to remain united and work closely together. The new headquarters embody the company’s vision to focus on architecturally high-quality properties, aligning with its strategy to position itself firmly within the premium and luxury segment, while reinforcing visibility in a high-profile location.

The move has already shown clear benefits, particularly in the ability to attract and promote luxury properties more effectively. This has been supported by advanced technological tools such as high-definition screens in the office, a redesigned website, and in-house production of high-quality photography and video content. Clients have responded very positively to the quality of the space, ease of access and parking, as well as the proximity to the historic centre and the new developments emerging in the area. For the team, the new office was designed to be more than just a workplace – it’s a welcoming space where everyone can feel comfortable and do their best work every day.

In the years ahead, the focus will be on consolidating the progress made over the past two decades, particularly by reinforcing their presence around the Lagos Marina and surrounding developments. The company is also investing in the growth of the short-term rental management segment, with the launch of the dedicated website cdbrentals.com, designed to make it easier to search and showcase managed properties – a response to the increasing relevance of this business area.

Casas do Barlavento and CDBRentals also maintain a strong commitment to social responsibility, supporting various local organisations such as the Lagos Volunteer Firefighters, animal welfare associations, and the annual Algarve Breast Cancer Congress – initiatives they aim to continue supporting.

Customer experience is at the heart of the company’s strategy, which from the outset has prioritised close relationships and long-term connections. Many clients have stayed with the company for years, building a bond of trust that has resulted in exceptionally low client turnover. This credibility is the result of transparency, fulfilling promises, and constantly embracing cutting-edge technologies to serve clients better. The physical presence and the team’s ongoing availability continue to set the company apart from competitors who operate exclusively online.

For those looking to invest in the Algarve, the CEO shares a clear message of optimism, highlighting “the region’s potential for capital appreciation, the excellent quality of life, safety, the warmth of its people, and the unique lifestyle the Algarve offers.”

The company continues to innovate and prepare for the future, investing in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, while remaining focused on high-end properties, premium condominium management, and cementing its position in the Western Algarve real estate market.

The new office on Avenida dos Descobrimentos in Lagos is open to welcome clients and partners, serving not just as a physical location but as a symbol of the evolution, ambition, and commitment of Casas do Barlavento and CDBRentals.com to quality, innovation, and personalised service.

You can visit them at Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Lote 7 - R/C Esq, 8600-645 Lagos, Portugal

282 780 870 / www.casasdobarlavento.com / info@casasdobarlavento.com /