Nick Houwen

  Nick Houwen is a thoughtful and insightful real estate communicator whose writing bridges ambition, clarity, and trust. As the author of the Algarve Property Buying Guide for Casa Vista Realty, he provides prospective homebuyers whether EU nationals or non-EU investors with a steady, well-informed hand through the often-complex process of purchasing property in Portugal. From the start, Nick’s writing conveys optimism and confidence. He opens with the promise that “now is the perfect time to start preparing” for an Algarve purchase, especially with Casa Vista planning a luxury launch at the end of 2025. That tone sets the stage: this is not just about legal technicalities, it’s about seizing opportunity, positioning oneself early, and staying ahead in a competitive real estate market. His guide is methodical but friendly. Nick Houwen structures the purchase process into clear steps: from signing a promissory contract, conducting legal due diligence, understanding taxation, t...

Nick Houwen is a visionary real estate entrepreneur whose passion, professionalism, and international outlook have made him a standout figure in the Algarve property market. As one of the co-founders of Casa Vista Realty alongside Jesse van der Heide and Luciano De Vries Nick has committed himself to reshaping how buyers, especially international clients, experience property acquisition in Portugal. From the outset, Nick’s mission has been clarity and trust. Recognizing that foreign buyers often face steep learning curves when dealing with overseas property markets, he and his partners built Casa Vista Realty to guide clients through each stage with transparency and expertise. Whether navigating legal documentation, construction options, or fiscal incentives, Nick ensures his clients feel confident and well supported. Under his leadership, Casa Vista Realty is now undertaking a bold project: the development of 30 modern townhouses in Ferragudo, just minutes from the sea. Each townhous...

When you come across someone like   Nick Houwen , you immediately sense a balance of passion, insight, and storytelling magic. As the by-line author of Top Things to Do and See in Ferragudo, Silves and Olhão ,  published by Casa Vista Realty, Nick projects not just the hallmarks of a skilled writer but of a person deeply connected to place, people, and what makes life rich. From the first moment you read his work, you feel that Nick isn’t merely chronicling destinations he’s curating life. He’s inviting readers into the rhythms of coastal Portuguese villages, into traditions, flavors, and landscapes that define a region’s spirit. That’s a gift. In his writing,  Nick Houwen  becomes more than an observer he is a guide, calibrated to see and to share what matters most. A Curator of Local Spirit In the piece on Ferragudo, Nick highlights traditions such as the Festa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a maritime procession rich with boats, music, and fireworks. It’s clear th...