Manteigas valley, Serra da Estrela
Sustainable construction and real estate in Portugal
Respect for the land, in every project.
Build in Portugal
Homes, quintas, tourism projects and ecovillages. Sustainable construction, adapted to each project.
- Prefabricated & modular
- Hybrid concrete, steel & timber
- Up to 50% faster to build
Buy, sell or value property
A full real estate agency, from first visit to closing deed.
- Valuation & listing
- Buying & selling
- Full agency services
Transforming ideas into timeless landmarks
We're a family business with craftsman roots in stonemasonry and carpentry. Since the early 1990s we've worked with the leading contractors in the Maltese Islands, and been part of, and led, significant infrastructure projects.
We pay attention to the detail, and we build long relationships with the people we build for.
Our storyWho you'll talk to
Timeless homes, built with care.
Tell us about your land and your plans.
Book a consultationConstruction
Three decades of construction, now in Portugal.
Sustainable Construction
At Developlan, we work with different construction systems, prefabricated and modular, adapted to each project.
We work with precast walls in concrete and lightweight concrete. In modular construction, components are manufactured indoors and then transported and assembled on site, including columns, beams, slabs, and structural facades. We also work with hybrid solutions, combining concrete with light steel and timber.
What we build
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Concrete
Residential
Single-family homes, multi-family buildings and residential condominiums.
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Wood
Tourism
Eco resorts, bungalows and other structures integrated into nature.
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Hemp
Ecovillages
Bio-villages, regenerative villages and permaculture collectives, for private or public investment.
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Taipa
Sustainable rural homes
The Portuguese quinta.
How we build
We build every kind of project: traditional, prefabricated, modular or hybrid.
Whatever the method, we build sustainably, choosing the right system for each project, reducing waste and recycling materials whenever possible.
Track record
Tritoni Square, Valletta. One of the landmark projects in Malta we worked on with the country's leading developers.
New Construction Solutions
We apply sustainability at every stage of construction, focusing on modular construction to reduce build times and material waste. We use high-performance prefabricated walls, ensuring better thermal and acoustic insulation for buildings, and recycling materials whenever possible.
“When suited to the project, we build using prefabricated methods, an efficient complement to our ecological and sustainable approach.”
- Up to50%Faster to buildvs. conventional on-site construction
- 30%Lower carbon emissionsover the construction's life cycle
- Up to90%Less construction waste
From first visit to closing deed
We operate as a full real estate agency, helping clients value, buy and sell property in Portugal.
Real Estate Services
Valuation & Listing
- Market appraisal and property valuation
- Preparing properties for sale
- Professional listing and marketing outreach
Buying & Selling
- Representing buyers and sellers
- Negotiation and deal structuring
- End-to-end transaction support
Full Agency Services
- Operating as a licensed real estate agency
- Managing client and investor relationships
- Guidance across the full property journey
A full real estate agency, helping clients value, buy and sell property from first visit to closing deed.
Book a consultationCovilhã Premium Apartments
Apartments in Covilhã, at the foot of the Serra da Estrela.
Images are renders.
Where we work
Serra da Estrela
A family construction business, from Malta to Portugal
Our story
Developlan is a family business with craftsman roots in stonemasonry and carpentry. Noel was building to a high standard before he had finished school. His son learned the trade from him and went on to carpentry.
Early 1990s
A family-run civil construction company sets down its foundations in Malta, with a practical approach and a high standard of quality.
1990 to 2021
Major infrastructure and landmark developments with Malta's leading contractors, including projects Developlan led.
2022
Developlan arrives in Portugal, built on closeness, integration and respect for the territory. We work with local communities and their culture, on projects meant to leave a positive, lasting mark on the environment and on society.
Today
A development project for residential and tourism properties, drawing on more than 40 years of combined experience.
Values in line with our human design
At Developlan, we value craftsmanship, long-term regional development, investor confidence, and designs that are:
- Timeless, rooted in simplicity
- Deeply integrated with nature
- Committed to wellbeing and harmony
- Made with local materials, for authentic experiences
We design, build and operate exceptional living spaces that seek to elevate the region’s potential while creating moments that will not be forgotten.
Our Philosophy
We aim to bring a determined and passionate approach to delivering innovative and ambitious projects, from the standpoint of construction solutions, design, sustainability, and ecology.
The people
Noel Camilleri
Founder.
Neal Camilleri
Founder of Developlan Portugal & Managing Director.
Emanuel Rodrigues
Administrator.
From Portugal to the world.
We work in Malta and Portugal, with a network of partners far beyond both.
Serra da Estrela
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Tell us about your project or your property.
Photo credits and sources
Photo credits
- Manteigas valley at sunset, Serra da Estrela: JC Ferreira, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Serra da Estrela, golden hour: JC Ferreira, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zêzere glacial valley: Miguel Proença, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Serra da Estrela: Guilherme Ventura, Pexels License
- Stone farmstead, Manteigas: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Terraced hillside, Manteigas: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schist lane, Piódão: Catarina Paulo, Pexels License
- Triton Square, Valletta: Joseph Buhagiar, Unsplash
- Covilhã Premium Apartments: renders
Sources
Building more intelligently: figures from WRAP, MGAC, McKinsey and peer-reviewed life-cycle studies of prefabricated and modular construction.