Should you ever buy a holiday home while on holiday?
Should you ever buy an overseas property while on holiday? Your bank manager might say no. Or indeed, “Noooo!!”But there are good reasons, including financial reasons, to start the processes of buying abroad while you’re out there. You just have to be careful. Here is how to buy a holiday home, safely.Read more...
Could blogging finance your new life abroad?
How many of us would love to move abroad, but lack the language skills to get a job locally? Or are past the first flush of youth and worry that overseas employees will pass us by? Our expat blogger Ben Taylor explains that if you’re creative, businesslike and have something interesting to say about living abroad, you can bypass the local jobs market.Read more...
Work from home in Portugal with their new “digital nomad” visa
Portugal has introduced a new “digital nomad” visa scheme. It will enable remote workers from non-EU countries to work from Portugal.Read more...
Should you ever buy a holiday home while on holiday?
Should you ever buy an overseas property while on holiday? Your bank manager might say no. Or indeed, “Noooo!!”But there are good reasons, including financial reasons, to start the processes of buying abroad while you’re out there. You just have to be careful. Here is how to buy a holiday home, safely.Read more...
Could blogging finance your new life abroad?
How many of us would love to move abroad, but lack the language skills to get a job locally? Or are past the first flush of youth and worry that overseas employees will pass us by? Our expat blogger Ben Taylor explains that if you’re creative, businesslike and have something interesting to say about living abroad, you can bypass the local jobs market.Read more...
Spain, A country for Sports
Spain is known across the world for their talented footballers and tennis players. But what other sports does Spain have to offer?Read more...
Work from your overseas home with Spain’s “digital nomad” visa scheme
Spain plans to issue a brand new “digital nomad” visa for remote workers. This scheme is open to Britons and other non-EU citizens and will give them the opportunity to move to Spain, where they can enjoy a warmer climate and a lower cost of living.Read more...
10 reasons why expats love France
France, our nearest neighbour, has long been a top favourite when it comes to buying property abroad. Some say there is an enduring love affair between our 2 countries and it is easy to see why.Read more...
Don’t get caught out! 5 things to be aware of renting out property in Greece
Renting out your Greek property is an effective way to make an extra income. However, there are rules and regulations to be aware of before you start renting out to holidaymakers.Read more...
Taxes in Portugal: What you need to know
If you’re considering buying property in Portugal, one of your top concerns will undoubtedly be ‘can I afford it,’ and ‘what will it cost once I’m there?’Read more...
Living the good life in France – Stoney Oak Family Farm
Some people looking to start their new life in France, arrive as retirees. Perhaps searching for a change of lifestyle and to live out their golden years in a peace. But others still have to work. And sometimes, despite best-laid plans, life can start to take you in completely different directions than you originally envisaged.Read more...
How is France coping with the cost-of-living crisis?
The rising cost of living is of paramount concern to people worldwide. But what is the current situation in France? And what is the French government doing to help combat this?Read more...
3 fantastic Portuguese properties for every budget
Whether you’ve got 70k or 370k to spend, Portugal has properties of all sizes for every budget.Read more...
Andalusia wants you! Tax changes tempt expats
The government of Andalusia, Spain’s region that includes so many of our favourite retirement hotspots including the Costa del Sol and Almeria, has cut taxes to encourage more international residents. See what it could mean for you.Read more...
Ireland Property Market Update
For buyers new to the Irish market, a useful guide to what’s happening there is the quarterly report by the country’s leading portal, Daft.ie. To help you research your new home in the Emerald Isle, we’ve scanned their latest set of figures, which covers the second quarter of 2022, and listed our key findings.Read more...