What QP Savills does

QP Savills is a privately held luxury real estate brokerage operating in the Algarve region of Portugal. Founded in 1998 by Alison Buechner Hojbjerg and Kerstin Buechner, the firm is the trading name of Mills & Mills – Sociedade de Mediação Imobiliária Lda and operates through three offices in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, and Loulé, claiming the largest sales team in the regional luxury segment. Since inception, the firm has operated as a Savills International Associate, granting it distribution reach across Savills' 700+ offices in 70 countries for marketing properties to an international buyer pool.

The company's core product is luxury property sales across villas, apartments, townhouses, country estates, and an expanding book of new developments and branded residences (e.g., Six Senses Residences Comporta, One Green Way, Wyndham Grand Algarve, Ombria Algarve, Verdelago Resort). Adjacent services include property valuations, buyer and seller process management (Letters of Intent, CPCV promissory contracts, Escritura completion), off-market listings, professional photography and marketing, and market intelligence reports co-developed with Savills global research. Technology is largely traditional brokerage tooling — an interactive property search portal on quintaproperty.com, multi-language site (EN, PT, FR, DE), social channels, and a recent ChatGPT integration over WhatsApp Business for AI-assisted inquiry handling. No proprietary platform, AI models, or data assets are disclosed.

The business model is a transaction-fee commission model: agents charge 4-5% of the agreed sale price plus 23% VAT, paid by the seller and split 50/50 between signing the promissory contract and completion. Target segments include international luxury property buyers from Northern Europe and the US (HNW cash buyers seeking lifestyle, investment, or holiday homes), luxury property sellers, international relocating families, investor/yield buyers, and non-resident buyers. Distribution combines direct sales through owned offices and the website with channel/partner distribution through the Savills global network. Pricing is publicly disclosed on the website; revenue, headcount, and financials are not publicly reported.

Name

QP Savills

Legal name

Mills & Mills – Sociedade de Mediação Imobiliária Lda

Website

https://quintaproperty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QP Savills is a privately held, family-run luxury real estate brokerage in Portugal's Algarve, founded in 1998. Operating as a Savills International Associate from three offices, it sells villas, apartments, and branded residences to international HNW buyers, earning 4-5% commission per transaction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Brokerage (BPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate brokerage
• Property valuation services
• Real estate marketing
• New development sales
• Buyer advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almancil

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: Real estate agent fees typically range between 4% and 5% of the agreed sale price (plus 23% VAT), paid by the seller. Fees are split: 50% paid upon signing the promissory contract (CPCV) and 50% upon completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QP Savills is a luxury real estate brokerage operating three offices in the Algarve region of Portugal, providing residential property sales (villas, apartments, townhouses, new developments), professional property valuations, and end-to-end buying and selling process support. The firm also markets properties through the Savills International Associate network of 700+ offices across 70 countries and offers discreet off-market listings for qualified buyers.

Product overview

QP Savills operates as a luxury real estate agency offering a comprehensive property platform focused on the Algarve region of Portugal. The company provides core services including luxury property sales across multiple product categories (villas, apartments, townhouses, investment opportunities), supported by property valuations, buying process guidance, and selling process management. The product portfolio extends to new developments and branded residences featuring exclusive projects such as Six Senses Residences, One Green Way, and Wyndham Grand Algarve. Additional services include interactive map-based property search, market intelligence reports published in partnership with Savills, professional marketing services leveraging the global Savills network of 700+ offices across 70 countries, and educational buyer guides covering Portuguese property purchasing requirements. The company operates three offices across the Algarve region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Real Estate Sales Core brokerage service for luxury residential property sales across the Algarve region, covering villas, apartments, townhouses, and investment properties in prime locations such as Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Loulé, and Vilamoura.
• Property Valuations Professional property valuation service providing sellers with an estimated optimal asking price based on current market conditions, location specifics, and seller preferences.
• Selling Process Services End-to-end property selling service covering property preparation guidance, professional photography, marketing strategy, viewings management, negotiation, contract preparation (Letters of Intent, CPCV promissory contract), and completion support, available via sole agency or multi-listing arrangements.
• Buying Process Services Guided property purchasing service including Letters of Intent drafting, due diligence coordination, promissory contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda) management, and final deed (Escritura) completion at the notary, supported by buyer guides on Portuguese tax and KYC requirements.
• New Homes & Developments Portfolio of new-build and branded-residence developments available through QP Savills, including Six Senses Residences Comporta, Atlantic Pines, One Green Way, Wyndham Grand Algarve, Lumare, Serenity, Oak35, Villa Citrina, Ombria Algarve, Verdelago Resort, Del Mar Waterfront Living, Quinta de Faro, Nomad Bay, Encosta da Luz, Vale da Ria, and Reserva da Luz.
• Marketing Services Comprehensive luxury property marketing including professional photography, local and international website listings, brochures, video production, discreet off-market marketing, and promotion through the Savills Global Network of 700+ offices across 70 countries.
• Market Intelligence & Research Reports Curated property research and market data reports developed in partnership with Savills global teams, published quarterly or annually, including the Savills Branded Residences Annual Report and localized Algarve market commentary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30 years of experience in Algarve luxury real estate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SavillscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1998Long-standing partnership as Savills International Associate since 1998. QP Savills markets properties through Savills' global network of 700+ offices across 70 countries. Properties can be listed on the Savills website and marketed worldwide through the Savills brand. This partnership provides access to cutting-edge data, research, and international pool of qualified buyers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• IAD Portugal: Digital-first, agent-network brokerage model operating in Portugal. Comparable as a domestic competitor sharing the same buyer/seller pool in the Algarve, though with a structurally different (non-luxury) positioning.
• RE/MAX Portugal: Largest franchise real estate network in Portugal by agent count. Comparable as a Portugal-based brokerage, though positioned more broadly across price tiers rather than at the luxury niche.

Broad incumbents

• Coldwell Banker: Large established real estate brand with international affiliates in Portugal. Comparable as a licensed-brand model operating in prime Portuguese markets, though with a broader mass-luxury mix.
• Savills: Global real estate services firm and QP Savills' core partner since 1998. Provides international brand, network of 700+ offices across 70 countries, and research/data infrastructure that QP Savills leverages; comparable at the brand and network level.
• Knight Frank: Global real estate consultancy with strong presence in prime residential markets including Portugal. Directly comparable as a luxury-focused agency with international buyer reach and partnership-led local affiliates.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Global real estate franchise network with presence in Portugal. Comparable as a brand-affiliated brokerage model, though more mass-market than QP Savills' super-prime focus.

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers: Franchised luxury real estate brand active across southern Europe, including the Algarve. Directly comparable as a premium international brand operating through local specialist offices serving high-net-worth buyers and sellers.
• Christie's International Real Estate: Affiliated luxury real estate network with affiliates in prime European markets. Comparable as a brand-licensed luxury brokerage serving international buyers in trophy second-home markets.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury real estate network built on an auction-house brand. Comparable to QP Savills in targeting ultra-high-net-worth buyers, leveraging an international brand, and representing trophy properties in resort markets including Portugal.
• Fine & Country: UK-origin luxury real estate brand with an international affiliate network and active representation in the Algarve. Closely comparable in geography, customer segment, and tier of property.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qpsavills
• Instagraminstagram.com/qp_savillsalgarve
• Xx.com/qpsavills

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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