Snag (Snagging) Lists

With people taking possession of their property, it is always good practice to carry a snag list inspection.

Definition: A Snag List is a comprehensive list of items that a developer has not completed correctly and defective work to be repaired, to complete the property. On completion and submission of the list, the required works should be attended to by the developer prior to closing of the sale.

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Maio, the Dream... the Reality...

Although the world's economic slow down has hampered Cape Verde's development somewhat, it is still one of the hottest tourist and retirement destinations for Europeans, the distinction which was held by the Canaries a few years ago. The reason for this is CV is a very special place and of course the news media and web sites, are painting an idyllic portrait of it. The TV depiction of bikini-clad tourists frolicking on Sal's fabulous beach is difficult to resist. Maio's great potential and endless beaches are even a greater siren's call.

But there are two sides to all of this... the Reality and the Dream.

Maio's reality is the stuff that dreams are made of... but there is that one glaring reality which cannot be overlooked. One thing is for certain; the people and especially the government are not dictated by time and will not be pressured by it. This is the most difficult reality for Europeans to accept. Those that cannot, return north with a faded dream. Those that do stay will reserve a front-row seat for the future and reap the rewards from the reality that is Maio.

If patience is not one of your virtues, don't come to Maio! Will this change in the future? Of course, Lanzarote did... All things change with tim... but Maio doesn't seem to have a time frame for change. We’ll just have to be patient until then.

Maio Weather Back to Normal

In the passed two weeks the unusual warm weather for this time of year is back to normal with an idyllic Indian summer climate, warm sunny days and cool nights.

The weather in Maio is not often a topic of conversation...

Maio, Treasure and Pirates

After some research the following article was found indicating that Maio (Cape Verde) could have once been the stamping ground of many infamous pirates and cut-throats including Captain Kidd and Francis Drake:

Read it here...