Sharon North is a Property Advisor at Private Luxury Collection, working across buyer support and seller-side property marketing with a focus on residential acquisitions in the Algarve.

She supports clients through property search, evaluation, and early-stage transaction coordination, with particular attention to financial planning considerations and the practical realities of acquiring property in Portugal.

Her work centres on clear communication, process transparency, and ensuring clients understand both the opportunity and the operational requirements of property ownership in the region.

Experience and Market Exposure

Sharon brings over 30 years of banking and financial services experience to her advisory practice, having transitioned to real estate following her own property acquisition and construction project in the Algarve nearly two decades ago.

Her background includes:

extensive client-facing experience in financial services requiring trust-building, documentation accuracy, and process adherence

firsthand experience navigating the Portuguese property acquisition process as a buyer, including land purchase, design coordination, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance

supporting residential property buyers through search, evaluation, and transaction coordination

understanding the financial planning considerations international buyers face when acquiring property abroad

This combination of financial literacy and personal market experience informs her approach to client support, particularly where buyers are evaluating affordability, financing options, or the operational realities of property ownership in Portugal.

Advisory Approach

Sharon's approach is supportive, process-focused, and informed by personal experience.

She is known for:

understanding the questions and concerns international buyers face, having navigated the process herself

supporting clients with clarity around financial planning, budgeting, and the additional costs associated with property acquisition in Portugal

maintaining transparent communication throughout property search and early transaction stages

ensuring clients understand what they are committing to beyond the property purchase itself

Her role is to provide reliable support and ensure clients feel informed and confident as they navigate their property search.

Areas of Responsibility

Sharon works across:

buyer support and property search coordination

seller-side property marketing and listing management

property viewings, evaluations, and initial client briefings

early-stage transaction support and liaison with legal and financial advisors

Responsibilities are executed in accordance with firm standards and tailored to each client engagement.

Professional Standards

Sharon operates within the regulatory framework governing real estate activity in Portugal and according to the internal standards of Private Luxury Collection.

All client engagement is conducted with transparency, discretion, and professional accountability.

She is based in the Algarve and works primarily across the region's residential property market.

Working With Sharon

Sharon works with clients who value clear communication, financial transparency, and practical insight informed by firsthand experience.

Her background in financial services and personal experience as a property buyer in Portugal allow her to support clients through the search and evaluation process with both professional discipline and genuine understanding of the journey ahead.