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Joana Balsa joins Portugal Homes as Marketing Director, providing additional expertise and guidance on marketing strategies and vision for the future growth of the company. Joana holds eighteen years of dedicated experience in Product Management, Strategic Marketing, and Digital Marketing, working in B2B and B2C business models within Europe, in Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Spain. She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

The best part of Joana´s role is working alongside a dynamic team of creatives, always striving to learn, be challenged, and keep the momentum of joy in developing ingenious solutions that promote the future growth of Harland & Poston Group.

Shahbaz Asghar joins Portugal Homes to reinforce the After Sales department. His past experience from studying at ACCA and working in Property Management, Leasing, and Sales in the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom make him more than ready to take on the role of Property Manager. Originally from Pakistan, Shahbaz is a multi-skilled individual who speaks 4 languages fluently, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, while dabbling in Arabic too, and relies on transparency and communication as the key tenets to ensure an excellent relation with his clients. When he is not working, you can probably find Shahbaz either watching or playing football. 

Ana is the newest addition to Portugal Homes and Harland Poston Group. Born and raised in Portugal, Ana has a bachelor's degree in financial management and has previously worked in administrative and construction management support and human resources. With her extensive knowledge and deep insights, she will undoubtedly prove an invaluable resource to the team at Portugal Homes.

João Santos is a Portuguese national with a background in the hotel & tourism sector services, along with cabin crew training. João enjoys exceeding clients' expectations, helping our Portugal Homes clientele achieve their needs in the best way he can. In João's spare time, he dedicates time to the non-profit association for ocean preservation with group beach clean-ups.

Christian Chririnos is originally from Venezuela with previous experience in client care and as a manager. Christian is incredibly proactive individual, he enjoys finding solutions to his clients as a property advisor in Portugal Homes. Recreationally, Christian loves to play guitar and practice martial arts. 

Monique Rodrigues is a South African national with past work experience as a Warranty Administrator & Manager in one of South Africa's largest motor companies. Monique skills in customer care are subpar, making her people person skills an asset to Portugal Homes as a Property Advisor. Outside of work, you will find Monique exploring Portugal with outdoor adventures.

Born and raised in Lisboa, Tiago is PortugalHomes’ new Content Marketing Executive. Though Digital Marketing is a new field of work for Tiago, he has always had a vested interest in learning about everything and is eager to discover more about the business. 

A graduate in Translation studies, Tiago is proficient in English and French, having previously worked as a real-time interpreter, assisting people in obtaining the help they need. He has always loved writing, and this extends beyond content marketing and into the realm of fiction. An avid reader, Tiago hopes to one day publish his own book. 

Camila is Brazilian, living in Portugal for over 5 years, and will be a Property Advisor for the Telemarketing department at Portugal Homes, part of Harland & Poston Group. She has administrative work experience in Brazil and Portugal, specializing in retail management. 

Camila will provide client service excellence with her sales expertise, and meet the needs of the client. In her spare time, you will find Camila spending time with family on outdoor activities, cookies and getting updated on current events and news.

Nidia has past work experience in the Real Estate Industry and has worked for the United States of America Federal and State Laws while living in Boston, Massachusetts. Nidia will be an incredible asset to Portugal Homes, part of Harland & Poston Group with her professional experience in International Tax Laws, especially when assisting clients with particular inquiries as a Property Advisor in our Telemarketing department. 

She is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and in her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, cooking and reading.

João is a part of the Project Development and Construction Department, delivering outstanding expertise in project management, project execution planning, architectural surveying, and licensing. João takes pride in one of his academic accomplishments, an in-depth thesis on wood construction and sustainability in the Azores region.

Originally from the autonomous island of the Azores, he has lived on the mainland and spent one year in Florianopolis, Brazil. He is an avid lover of model making and sailing in his downtime.

Portugal Homes is absolutely pleased to announce Keith Poston as our Real estate Developments Manager, working closely with the Project Development and Construction Department. Keith Poston has over 16 years of experience in retail, project management, sales & operational management. 

Keith is originally from the UK, where he gained vast knowledge in customer service, product knowledge, sales strategy, and planning; skills that are vital components in running a successful business, and driving our company’s Project Developments. During Keith´s downtime, you will find him indulging in sports, whether playing or watching football, snooker, or golf! He also enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Portugal Homes, part of Harland & Poston Group, is thrilled to present Angelica Domingos as an Administrative Support. Angelica has worked in one of the biggest mall franchises in the Philippines, and as a freelancer, she specializes in digital marketing and customer service. 

Recently she worked with data analytics and dealt with different types of clients developing familiarity with highly different cultural backgrounds. In her free time, she likes to read, watch TV shows, and listen to various genres of music - from indie, pop, classic and pop rock.

Viviane is a multilingual professional with a strong background in customer service and management roles. With experience as a Team Leader and a Manager in the hospitality industry, she excels in organizational management, problem-solving, and effective communication.  Viviane's fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, along with her passion for learning Italian, and her MBA in People Management, makes it easier for her to connect with both clients and colleagues. 

She brings her expertise in customer service and attention to detail to provide exceptional service and ensure client satisfaction. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new cultures through travel, savouring a wide array of sweets and desserts, and immersing herself in the world of music.

Paulo Bernardes is originally from Portugal, with professional experience in Web Development; working in Ubuntu Leaders Academy and ORSIES, also known as the Observatory for Responsability and Social instituions of Higher Education. 

Paulo will be a part of the Marketing department as a Full-Stack Web Developer, where his expertise and expansive knowledge in Web Development will be an incredible asset to the company’s future growth and design goals! Outside of work, Paulo enjoys spending time playing the guitar.

Portugal Homes, part of Harland & Poston Group is thrilled to have Miguel Curto as our in-house Data Analyst in the Marketing department. Miguel is a multidisciplinary individual, who is not only data-driven but has past professional experience in marketing, content writing, development, social media campaign adverts, and Google Analytics. 

He is proficient in Mandarin, English and Portuguese; and has lived in China while completing general studies in Translation. Outside of communication and data, Miguel is an avid lover of music! He enjoys producing music, playing guitar and listening to new tunes. 

Flavia Morais is a Brazilian living in Lisbon since 2021. As a curious person, she has worked in some areas of advertising such as art director, production, planning, and content creation, but used to work as a freelancer for some companies and has been dedicated to social media. Her degrees in social communication have an emphasis on advertising and she hopes to bring new ideas to Harland & Poston Group’s digital marketing team. 

Out of work, she loves spending time with her cats, seeing the beautiful Lisbon sunset and discovering new sweet shops. 

Portugal Homes welcomes the new Senior Graphic Designer José Soveral,  a skilled professional, with a deep understanding of aesthetic design. His unique tech skills make him a great addition to the Digital Marketing team. His life story starts in Angola and comes to Portugal, where he acquired his graduation and post-graduation in Strategic Brand Development. 

José has an extensive experience in advertising and has worked in Portugal and Angola for national and international clients, always looking for the perfect solution. Besides the always healthy “dolce fare niente” - or sweet art of doing nothing -, he also enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, scribbling, learning new things on the internet, and being on-site with people.

Inês Rodrigues is a Portuguese Designer with great skills and professional experience. Born in Lisbon, Inês has lived in the Algarve in recent years, where she completed her degree at the University of Algarve. Back in the Portuguese capital, she now joins the Marketing Department at Portugal Homes, part of the Harland and Poston Group as a Junior Graphic & Web Designer. Inês describes herself as a seeker of knowledge and new experiences and loves to use her creativity to build ideas and concepts. Inês speaks Portuguese and English, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading and travelling abroad.

Portugal Homes welcomes Teresa Cherry Pinto, who joins our company to reinforce the After Sales team, within the scope of the Operations Department. Teresa has extensive experience in Real Estate Management and Mediation and holds a Diploma from the Council of Real Estate Agents. 

She speaks English and Afrikaans and is currently learning Portuguese. Before Lisbon, she lived in South Africa and Madeira (Portugal), for 3 years. In her free time, she likes to read, watch movies and walk around the city.

Gonçalo is part of the Portugal Homes After Sales Department, providing property and investment advisory along with ultimate client care on finding the very best real estate investment in Portugal. Gonçalo is originally from Portugal, and has lived abroad in Brazil; he has past work experience in a wide variety of industry sectors ranging from retailing & sales, to assisting in the food & beverage industry, and as a protective service worker, serving as a lifeguard. Outside of work, Gonçalo enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and cooking. 

Jedidiah Lopes is a part of the After Sales department, providing ultimate client care in project management and delivering furnishing & design service. She is originally from the Philippines but lived in Qatar before relocating to Portugal. Jedidiah´s professional experience as a Human Resources Officer will be a great asset when assisting our dedicated After Sales clients. In her downtime, Jedidiah loves exploring photography and sudoku puzzles.

Portugal Homes is thrilled to announce Joanne Smith as the new After Sales Manager. She will bring to the forefront of our After Sales Department all her long expertise in customer service. Her past work experience in the hospitality industry and retail management has given her the ultimate knowledge in delivering high-quality client care. Joanne is a natural leader in not only empowering but nurturing her department team members for continuous success and growth. 
 

With South African and British roots, and being bilingual in English and Afrikaans, Joanne will add more international diversity to our company, a significant addition to our team. In her spare time, Joanne enjoys swimming, and especially loves watching football and rugby matches, in particular, if the Liverpool or Celtic team is playing! She also enjoys making her very own biltong, the South African

João’s experience in the Real Estate market dates back to 2006, working in different markets such as Spain, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Italy and Brazil. Being a Portuguese investor himself, his expertise in the Portuguese market is vast and you’ll gain excellent advice for your investments.

Miguel Dionisio is a significant addition to our accounts team at the Algarve office, part of Harland and Poston Group. He is currently taking his Administration degree at Algarve University, where he lives with his family. Miguel is passionate about organization and numbers, making him a perfect fit to join the Portugal Homes family. While enjoying his free time, he likes to hang out with his family, read books, and go for a nice walk at the beach.

Laura brings to Portugal Homes over three decades of professional experience in client relations, office management, human resources, administration and bookkeeping for the automotive industry in South Africa. As administrative support in our office in the Algarve, her strengths lie in the diverse environment she worked in before, as well as an incredibly unique skill to understand people from different cultures, reason why she speaks three languages: English, Portuguese and Afrikaans. 

Recently, she moved to Portugal with her family, rediscovering her own heritage, and adding new hobbies to her days, such as walks on the beach, spending time with loved ones, and exploring the landscape. Laura is a dog person, passionate about nature and sport, and always looking forward to new beginnings, challenges, and opportunities.

Tânia works closely with the Operations Department as administrative support to the sources department in the Lisbon office. Originally from the north of Portugal, Tânia moved to the Algarve and accepted the challenge of being part of the Harland & Poston Group. Previously, Tânia worked as an administrative assistant, using her back office skills to provide support and organization, which will be an asset to the Operations Department. Outside of work, Tânia plays sports, especially football, where she was a professional player for around 12 years!

Fábio Jardelino is a Brazilian journalist, passionate about writing and communication studies. In the past, Fabio worked covering stories for newspapers and magazines, mostly regarding sociology, politics, and economics. He has already lived in countries such as Argentina, Cuba, Belgium, and Poland, but now has settled in Portugal for good. Currently, he is finishing his PhD in Communication Studies, focusing on the Political communication field.

His journalist background and previous experience writing articles for several news publications, along with having lived in several countries, are some of the reasons why he is a valuable addition to our Digital Marketing team.

Along with writing fiction stories, his favourite hobbies also include discovering classic movies, experimenting with photography, and watercolour painting.

Benjamin is originally from Wales in the United Kingdom with a professional and academic background in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, B-tec Advanced, and dedicated customer service certifications. He is passionate about helping clients achieve their investment goals which will be a great asset to the Property Advisor Team. In Benjamin´s downtime, he loves exploring different cultures and spending time socializing.

Paul is originally from Britain and has lived in Spain and Portugal for several years. Paul’s professional background in Sales, Management, and Business Development makes him a strong asset to the Real Estate Team. His knowledge of investments helps clients on establishing the best property investment in Portugal! He considered himself a people person and loves outdoor & water activities such as Climbing, Mountain Biking, and Jet Skiing.

Natália has lived in Brazil, USA, England and Portugal. She is extremely professional in her customer service skills, time management, and able to adapt easily should a normal workday become busier than usual.  She holds past work experience in Hotel Management, and Strategic Service Management. In Natália's spare time, you will find her at the beach, spending time with friends, and indulging in some reading.

José is a vital team member in the Project Development & Construction Department at Portugal Homes, part of the Harland & Poston Group as a Senior Civil Engineer in our Algarve office headquarters. His educational background in civil engineering, and having a MBA in Project Management will be instrumental to our in-house construction department. 

Not to mention his extensive experience in industrial, and residential construction, along with time management skills. In José´s downtime, he enjoys travelling, working out, learning new technologies, and catching up on some reading.

Before arriving at Portugal Homes, Elton has had the opportunity to live and work in the UK and in Indonesia. He has a degree in Computing and various diplomas in sales training, that will come handy to improve our corporate IT internally and externally. 

He is joining the team now, adding ultimate value to the IT information and management structure of the Portugal Homes - Harland & Poston Group. When he is not working he loves going to the gym, socializing with friends and family, trying new rums, listening to music and traveling the world with his young family. 

Aline Carvalho is a part of the Marketing department at Portugal Homes, part of the Harland & Poston Group. She brings a wealth of knowledge and carries a Master Degree in Literature and Culture Studies, as well as, a couple of Marketing and Advertising courses. 

Having lived worked and studied in Brazil, Ireland, now in Portugal, when Aline is not working she is practicing yoga, visiting libraries, reading and getting up to date with all the cultural events that happen in Lisbon. 

Growing up in various parts of the UK, Mark has lived all across the globe, moving from the Netherlands before settling in the Algarve. Native English and proficient in Dutch, Mark thrives on hunting down the very best properties the Algarve has to offer, specific to his client's needs. 

Mark combines fitness with outdoor life, exploring the beautiful Portuguese coastline both by bicycle and on foot. Originally from Bristol in the UK, Mark's rich background in customer service has taken him across the globe. 

After living in the Netherlands for a number of years, Mark has moved to the sunnier climes of the Algarve and when not pursuing a dream home for a client, can be found hiking or biking along Portugal's stunning coastlines.

Before arriving in Portugal, Filip was born in Poland and then had the opportunity to live in Turkey, Malta, the UK and Spain. He graduated from the University of Economics in Poznań (Poland) with a Masters degree and had the experience of living in Türkiye by participating in the European student exchange program. 

His professional experience in digital marketing agencies in Liverpool and Barcelona, where he worked on SEO strategies for several companies and business sectors, along with his analytical mindset, an eye for details, in-depth SEO analysis and compiling SEO strategies to create robust site architectures were strong reasons to join Portugal Homes and the Harland & Poston Group’s digital marketing team. When he’s off work, it’s easy to find Filip hiking in a nature setting, working on self-improvement or watching a FC Barcelona football match!

His drive, attention to detail and great communication skills are some of the reasons why Hugo is now a part of Portugal Homes’ After Sales team. Hugo speaks Portuguese, English and a little bit of Spanish and French, completed the Cambridge School with top grades. He is Portuguese, born and raised, but he has also lived in China, France and the USA for a while. When he’s not working, Hugo very much likes his sports, walks, reading and spending time with his family.

Stefanie is from Vancouver, Canada, and arrived at the Harland & Poston Group with vast education and work experience in residential/commercial interior design, visual merchandising & presentation, print & digital design, social media content development, SEO and communications. Her past work experience in various sectors of Design & Marketing, in addition to her fluency as a native English speaker are key for her content marketing management role within the Marketing department. 

One of her milestones has been participating in a co-design proposal for a sustainable housing cooperative for the city of Tofino, in Canada. In her free time, Stefanie enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog, Peanut, but also roaming Portugal for new travel spots and foodie experiences.

Rogério enters Portugal Homes’ Project Development & Construction Department on the back of his large experience in construction sites, executing several projects in countries like France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands besides Portugal. 

Working with us, we can count on his ability to speak Portuguese, English, French and Spanish fluently and his skills to easily access the sectors that withstand the construction production with direct and vertical connection.

On a more personal level, Rogério loves to travel and sail, to cook and photograph. Getting a PhD is also in his plans for the future.

António is a full stack web developer from the north of Portugal, who loves photography and video editing in his free time. He speaks fluent Portuguese and English, and considers himself to be a resilient and persistent person, which allied to the values of communication and teamwork that he gathered in his previous working experiences, will help him to fit well into the Portugal Homes digital marketing team.

Originally from Derry, in Ireland, Elizabeth fell in love with Portugal while coming here on holiday. After some time in consideration, she finally made the decision to move to the Algarve in 2017.

Now at Portugal Homes, Elizabeth brings more than 20 years of administrative experience, as a Project Development Admin Manager, working alongside the Project Development and Construction Department.

Luís is fluent in Portuguese and English and joined our company to add value to our Construction department as well as our clients. He has worked in various countries such as Brazil, Angola, Malawi and Mozambique, working in multiple constructions projects, managing and supervising works and finding solutions for complex problems.
When he's not working loves travelling, various sports and getting to know new cultures.

Maria left Venezuela in 2017 to study Architecture abroad. In 2018 arrived in Portugal, after a brief passage through the United States of America, and is now a part of the Harland and Poston team as a Receptionist, contributing to a positive working environment with her easygoing attitude. Loves art, especially design and painting, and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Originally from York in the United Kingdom, Matthew arrived in Portugal in 2012, after living 13 years in the Netherlands. He is a native English speaker, but also speaks Portuguese and Dutch, and has been advising both foreign and local investors since the turn of the millennium. 

Matthew and his family live on the south side of the river Tagus, in Costa Da Caparica. He enjoys early morning walks on the beach followed by delivering dream homes and investments to his valued clients.

George has been working in Portugal for the past 6 years, during which time he successfully ran his own property brokerage in the Algarve. Now part of the Portugal Homes team, George brings all his experience and energy to help our clients make the best investments.

Starting his professional career as an Officer in the British Army, Simon went on to become a serial entrepreneur with many successful businesses in his portfolio. Now at Harland and Poston Group leading the Investment Advisors team, he continues his 30-year career in the property market, in which he is considered to be one of the most successful property brokers in Portugal for the last 15 years.

Ryan is from Sunderland, UK. His experience in sales dates back to 1999 as an Energy Advisor. Since then, Ryan has gathered plenty of expertise and knowledge in investments in several sectors, like the Solar Industry and Developments in Australia. Now in Real Estate at Portugal Homes, Ryan makes use of all his experience to best advise you on your investments.

Marcela left Brazil in 2013 to work in Ireland and then came to Portugal to study Human Resources Management. At Harland and Poston Group, Marcela provides very important administrative support for the investment advisors and the real estate teams.

Margarida has the enormous responsibility of ensuring the structural organization of all After Sales tasks related to our clients’ investment needs and that all data is organized so that we can offer the best support as fast as possible.

Emma has the important role of ensuring all our clients have what they need to complete their investments and is a vital part of our After Sales team, along with the rest of the staff she ensures our clients get the unrivalled service our After Sales has to offer.

Daniela Xarepe has been with Portugal Homes, part of Harland and Poston Group, since its inception at Avenida da Liberdade 49. She began her job experience in various roles in administration and assisting, and eventually, she found her true passion lay in numbers. 

Daniela specializes in accounting, auditing, and financial management, making her role as Head of Accounts extremely important in keeping the business smooth sailing at all times.

Kate’s knowledge of the European real estate market is fantastic! That’s why she supervises and trains a multilingual team who help, inform and guide clients from more than 35 nationalities. She and her team are the first point of contact for most of the clients of the Harland & Poston Group’s brands. 

Her knowledge and experience help every investor get the perfect start, whether by investing in Portugal, Spain or the rest of Europe. Having worked at the highest level for some of the biggest real estate companies in Europe, we are delighted she is a part of our team.

Andreia is a key member of staff, always with a positive attitude, focusing on solutions rather than problems. Originally from the north of Portugal, she came to Lisbon to study in one of the most prestigious universities of the capital, starting her professional career in the real estate sector in 2015. 

Her path within the Harland & Poston Group started as a Senior Business Analyst for Portugal Homes. Now, as the Business Development Director for the Harland & Poston Group, Andreia is responsible for managing the Project Development and Construction department.

As Operations Director, Verónica is involved in every aspect of the company. Her dedication and drive ensure all our staff continuously offers the highest standards to our clients. Born in Switzerland, from a Portuguese father and Chilean mother, Verónica soon learned several languages and is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. When she’s not in the office, you can find her behind a book or walking her dog, Chifle.

Gary has been working in real estate since 2005 and has a wealth of knowledge on worldwide markets and investing, his experience has taken him to Dubai, Germany, Cyprus and he’s now back in Portugal where it all started. Having successfully negotiated hundreds of property acquisitions over the last 15 years there are few more experienced professionals and better to work with. 

His vision to offer investors an unrivalled service means he now focuses all his attention on creating the perfect group of companies tailored for overseas investors to build their portfolio.

David’s entire working life was in sales, experiencing many different aspects of how to look after a client. In 2005 David grabbed the opportunity to come to Portugal with his family and learn all about the Portuguese Real Estate market by experiencing every type of sale/purchase challenge there can be. 

David felt welcome in Portugal and has lived here with his family ever since. After being Regional Manager for one of the biggest real estate companies in the world, his vision to offer investors an unrivalled service drove him and Gary to build the Harland & Poston Group of brands tailored to help overseas investors build their portfolio.

David’s entire working life was in sales, experiencing many different aspects of how to look after a client. In 2005 David grabbed the opportunity to come to Portugal with his family and learn all about the Portuguese Real Estate market by experiencing every type of sale/purchase challenge there can be. 

David felt welcome in Portugal and has lived here with his family ever since. After being Regional Manager for one of the biggest real estate companies in the world, his vision to offer investors an unrivalled service drove him and Gary to build the Harland & Poston Group of brands tailored to help overseas investors build their portfolio.