The People Behind Aldeia · Silver Coast, Portugal

Real expertise.
Real relocation.

A team of licensed agents, relocation specialists, and Silver Coast locals — united by one mission: guiding you home.

CEO & Broker-in-Charge

Angela Dhillon

With more than a decade of experience in real estate brokerage, Angela brings a highly strategic and client-centered approach to Aldeia Realty. A trained Speech and Language Therapist, she has a singular aptitude for navigating complex negotiations and delivering clear, transparent communication to international buyers entering the Portuguese market.

Before moving to the Silver Coast, Angela built a benchmark career in Greenville, North Carolina — as the founding agent of one of the region’s leading real estate firms. She set the firm’s standard for excellence, consistently ranking as the top-performing consultant year after year and winning the firm’s highest-value listings.

Today, Angela and her family are proud to call the Caldas da Rainha region home. Deeply passionate about Portuguese culture, she is actively engaged in the local community and dedicates herself to helping international newcomers integrate seamlessly into the lifestyle the Silver Coast has to offer.

Background
  • CEO & Broker-in-Charge, Aldeia Realty
  • 10+ Years of Real Estate Brokerage Experience
  • Founding Agent, One of Eastern North Carolina’s Leading Real Estate Firms
  • Top Consultant — Consistently ranked as the firm’s top-performing professional
  • B.S. in Speech and Language Pathology, East Carolina University
  • Active NC Real Estate Broker License
Senior Real Estate Agent

Patrick Reid

Patrick brings extensive experience in high-stakes communication and strategic planning to the Aldeia Realty team. With a strong background in education and professional development, he excels at translating the complexities of the Portuguese real estate market into clear, actionable steps for his clients.

Having successfully relocated his own family from Greenville, North Carolina to the Silver Coast, Patrick offers a genuine, first-hand perspective on the logistical and emotional journey of moving abroad. His own US-to-Caldas da Rainha transition gives him a sharp eye for the details that matter most to international clients — from school zones to local infrastructure and community integration.

Now a proud resident of the Oeste region, Patrick is committed to delivering premium, personalized service that prioritizes lasting relationships over simple transactions.

Background
  • Senior Real Estate Agent, Aldeia Realty
  • Relocation Specialist — Expert in US–Portugal family transitions
  • Strategic Communication and Professional Development training
  • Deep local knowledge of Caldas da Rainha and the Silver Coast
  • Graduate of East Carolina University (ECU)
Real Estate Agent

Fernanda Gray

With an international career spanning Human Resources, Finance, Administration and Client Relations in Brazil and the United Kingdom, Fernanda brings an attentive, people-first approach to Silver Coast real estate. Fluent in Portuguese and English, she is recognized for her professionalism, empathy, and ability to build strong relationships with clients from very diverse backgrounds.

Before moving to Portugal in 2022, Fernanda built an extensive corporate career working with multinational companies, universities, and organizations in Brazil and the United Kingdom — including Cardiff University and Embratel, one of Brazil’s largest telecommunications companies. Her grounding in finance, negotiation, communication, and client support gave her a robust foundation to guide clients through major life and investment decisions with genuine confidence and care.

Background
  • Real Estate Agent, Aldeia Realty
  • International Career in Brazil and the United Kingdom
  • Background in Human Resources, Finance and Client Relations
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English
  • MBA in Human Resources Management
  • MBA in Business Management
  • Postgraduate in Marketing
Real Estate Agent

Luciana Aires

With a solid background in financial counseling and client advocacy, Luciana brings a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to every transaction at Aldeia Realty. Her experience in navigating complex financial decisions with clarity and care makes her an invaluable guide for both buyers and sellers.

Before transitioning into real estate, Luciana spent years advising clients on financial matters, developing a sharp eye for due diligence, contract analysis, and risk assessment. Her ability to break intricate processes into clear, manageable steps ensures clients feel informed and confident at every moment of the property journey. A Caldas da Rainha native, she has more than five years of hands-on experience in the local market.

Background
  • Real Estate Agent, Aldeia Realty
  • Financial Counseling — Specialist in Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
  • 5+ Years living and working in Caldas da Rainha, Silver Coast
  • Hands-on experience in Buying, Selling and Renovating Properties in Portugal
  • Client Advocacy — Committed to transparent, rigorous service
Real Estate Agent

Jamie Raffle

Jamie brings a career built entirely around one throughline: client satisfaction. Years spent in restaurants as a manager shaped her into someone who reads a room, anticipates what people need before they ask, and stays calm and warm under pressure. She pairs that people-first instinct with business acumen, earning degrees in Business Management and Computer Science. That combination led her into the software world, where she excelled at delivering concise, clear solutions for her clients on critical deadlines.

In 2023, Jamie relocated her own family of four from the U.S. to Portugal and understands firsthand just how big an international move truly is and how alleviating it can be to find a home that works for your lifestyle. Her professional and lived experience is exactly what she brings as a realtor to every client, whether they're finding their next home or selling their current one.

Background
  • Real Estate Agent, Aldeia Realty
  • 3 Years Residing in the Silver Coast of Portugal
  • Relocated Her Family of Four — U.S. to Portugal
  • Client-Facing Experience in Restaurant Management & Software Development
  • B.S. in Competitive Intelligence Systems, Robert Morris University (RMU); A.S. in Business Management, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
Real Estate Agent

Davina Stilwell

Davina brings a career built on looking after people properly to Aldeia Realty — a foundation in corporate travel management, hospitality, and personal training that translates directly into the coordination, calm, and client-first care that real estate demands.

Before moving into real estate, Davina worked her way up to management level at two leading UK corporate travel firms, spending years solving problems quickly and keeping complex logistics on track — skills that map closely onto the coordination a property move requires. Her background in hospitality and restaurant management sharpened her ability to read what a client needs before they ask, while her time as a personal trainer taught her patience, honest feedback, and how to guide people through big, sometimes nerve-wracking decisions.

Davina also understands the property world from the other side of the table — she has owned and managed properties across the UK and Portugal, including a holiday rental, giving her first-hand insight into everything from the excitement of a purchase to the administrative reality behind it. Today, as a Real Estate Agent with Aldeia Realty in the Caldas da Rainha area, she brings all of it together: honesty, patience, and genuine care for every client she works with.

Background
  • Real Estate Agent, Aldeia Realty
  • Management-level career across two leading UK corporate travel firms
  • Background in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
  • Certified Personal Trainer — client coaching and commitment-building
  • Property Owner and Manager, UK and Portugal (including holiday rental experience)
  • Fluent in English, conversational Portuguese
Real Estate Agent

Catarina Laborinho

With a background in education and a genuine passion for working with people, Catarina brings a thoughtful and personal approach to real estate.

Her experience in education has given her a strong foundation in communication, organisation, and above all, understanding and connecting with people.

She is excited to begin this new chapter and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with clients and making their real estate experience as positive and straightforward as possible.

Background
  • Real Estate Agent, Aldeia Realty
  • Former Educator
  • Active in the Silver Coast Community
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese
Beyond real estate

Strategic advisory, when you need more than a transaction.

For clients whose move involves more than buying a home — forming a business, structuring capital across borders, or planning the financial next chapter — Aldeia connects you to vetted advisors on a project basis.

New Business Formation

Portuguese entity setup, NIPC registration, social security, accountant introductions. The full administrative path for entrepreneurs landing in Portugal.

Capital Planning & Budgeting

Cross-border cash-flow modelling, FX strategy, transition-period runway analysis. Designed for international movers timing their financial exposure.

Strategic Advisory

Tax-efficient structuring (including NHR/IFICI optimization), investment analysis on Portuguese real estate, and executive advisory for relocating professionals.

These engagements are scoped separately from our real estate services and run as standalone consulting work. We do not earn referral fees from our advisor network — these introductions are part of the holistic relocation experience we believe our clients deserve.

Proven Track Record · What Our Clients Say

Testimonials from years of serving buyers and sellers.

From first-time homebuyers to complex international relocations — in their own words.

★★★★★
"Angela was truly instrumental in finding and purchasing our dream home. From the very beginning she was friendly, knowledgeable, and really listened to what our family needed…"
"Angela was truly instrumental in finding and purchasing our dream home. From the very beginning she was friendly, knowledgeable, and really listened to what our family needed. She made the entire buying process smooth and stress-free. Every concern I had was handled with patience and genuine expertise. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone wanting to navigate the Portuguese real estate market with confidence."
★★★★★
"As a first-time homebuyer, I had so many questions and moments of doubt. Angela answered every single one without ever making me feel like a burden…"
"As a first-time homebuyer, I had so many questions and moments of doubt. Angela answered every single one without ever making me feel like a burden. She guided me through every step — from initial search to closing — and helped me find a house I could truly make my own. Moving abroad alone is daunting. Having someone genuinely in your corner makes all the difference."
★★★★★
"Selling a house is stressful. A good consultant has to calm jittery nerves and maintain cheerful optimism. Patrick took great care of us. Our house sold quickly and very close to our asking price…"
"Selling a house is stressful. A good consultant has to calm jittery nerves and maintain cheerful optimism. Patrick took great care of us throughout the entire process. Our house sold quickly and very close to our asking price. He was communicative, professional, and handled every twist with calm and competence. I would highly recommend Patrick to anyone wanting to buy or sell on the Silver Coast."
★★★★★
"Working with Fernanda was such a pleasure! Not only did she match us with the perfect home, she handled the entire process with patience, honesty, kindness, and professionalism…"
"Working with Fernanda was such a pleasure! Not only did she match us with the perfect home, she handled the entire process with patience, honesty, kindness, and professionalism. As an international couple navigating a foreign real estate market, we needed someone capable of anticipating questions we didn't even know to ask — and Fernanda did exactly that. Five stars without hesitation."
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