Jul22493 11. The Algarve in Portugal in one of Europe’s most stunning destinations, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to invest in real estate. A historic and scenic coastal town in the heart of this region, Lagos offers a historic old town contrasted by a modern marina, as well as a variety of cultural attractions and incredible beaches. It is also the home of MIKASA Investments, a company turning every real estate decision into a safe, conscious investment. Below, we take a closer look at how Ana Martins, its founder and broker, is doing this and her journey to get to this point. A property can represent many things. It could be a new chapter in life, the realising of a dream, or simply an investment. Whomever the professional it is that a person chooses to bring along with them on their property journey, it is vital that they deliver knowledge, integrity, and commitment. Luckily for her clients, Ana Martins does all three. Before she founded MIKASA Investments in 2022, Ana was tackling the challenge of real estate mediation. The year was 2017, and Ana had just joined one of the biggest international brands in this sector with a strong presence in the Portuguese real estate market. Even in this highly competitive field, Ana soon stood out, and she was quicky lauded for her understanding of both the industry and the needs of her clients. In just two years, she was recognised as her company’s leading consultant for the Algarve region, and solidified her place as a reference for performance, consistency, and service quality. This opened new doors for Ana, who, in 2019, was invited to appear on Portuguese television programme Querido, Comprei Casa (or ‘Honey, I Bought a House’ in English). Broadcast nationally, this appearance brought Ana closer to the country’s real estate market and showed her that, behind every sale or purchase, there is crucial work to be done across analysis, negotiation, and personalised support. These lessons stayed with Ana, even as her career reached its next impressive milestone the following year. In 2020, Ana accepted the responsibility of acquiring part of the company where she worked and took on the shared roles of broker and partner, giving her the opportunity to add business leadership to the commercial excellence that she was consistently embodying. Under Ana’s leadership, her company managed two agencies, one in Lagos and the other in Ajezur, and a team of around 15. Her time at the head of this organisation showed Ana that she was exceptionally good at developing people, and from then on, leading for her meant more than commercial goals, it also encompassed training, setting the culture, and inspiring her teams, as well as creating an environment where everyone could thrive. After five years spent playing an invaluable part in the growth of an international brand, Ana started to question if she could take all of the skills that she had developed, capture her unique presence in this space, and turn it into something that was truly her. She got her answer four years ago, when she created MIKASA Investments as a brand where deep real estate knowledge underpins a personal and transparent approach. Her consultancy is a strategic to partner to all of its clients, and goes beyond brokering deals to guide them through every step of their real estate journey in the Algarve. “We are a dedicated company, with a registered trademark and licensed by IMPIC (Institute of Public Markets, Real Estate and Construction), ensuring our credibility and commitment to the highest professional standards.” What makes MIKASA stand out is its integrated approach to the market, with it operating in buying, selling, renting, and real estate investment. The company blend its unrivalled market knowledge with personal support and a commitment to always putting its clients first. Its values of innovation, transparency, and service excellence reflect its founder’s ambition to raise the standards of the real estate industry across Portugal. Today, Ana has built MIKASA into an embodiment of her career in the Portuguese real estate market, and it stands for countless deals completed, a young and dynamic team who have been nurtured and developed, and a reputation for loyalty and consistency. On the back of this, we are delighted to recognise MIKASA Investments as the Best Boutique Real Estate Investment Consultancy 2026 – Algarve and with our Excellence Award in Strategic Property Investment 2026 – Algarve. Contact: Ana Martins Company: MIKASA Investments Web Address: http://www.mikasainvest.pt/ Best Boutique Real Estate Investment Consultancy 2026 – Algarve & Excellence Award in Strategic Property Investment 2026 – Algarve MIKASA Investments
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