15 new habits to learn when living in Italy
When you’re new to living in Italy there are some new habits to learn, either to do yourself or just get used to others doing. As a long-term expat I’ve learnt to love Italy’s unique ways.Read more...
Les Deux-Sevres: a lesser-known department to discover
The Deux-Sevres is not an area known to many, but with so many lovely towns and villages, two rivers and the coast nearby, it seems as if it is ready and waiting to be discovered! This department has much to offer anyone looking for a reasonably priced property in France.Read more...
Why you will be happy in Spain!
So, you think you might like to live in Spain, but you’re not sure. It’s a big step. Maybe it would be easier not to move to Spain? On the other hand, it’s been your dream for a while… All of these thoughts went through the mind of our writer in Spain, but she went anyway. Fifteen years later, why does Sally think you should join her there?Read more...
Buying in France: the experts answer your questions
We interviewed Chloe Williams from our partner, Beaux Villages, on buying in South West France. Chloe has lived in both France and Spain for over 20 years and she’s worked in international real estate for a long time, building up a wealth of expert knowledge. As someone who has made that move over to Europe, she’s got real first-hand experience.Read more...
Algarve: where to buy for coast AND countryside
Living between the coast and countryside in the Algarve gives you the best of both worlds. Here are some places to begin your property search.Read more...
Investing in Portugal: your questions answered
Portugal is fast becoming a popular choice for investors. Offering an attractive Golden Visa scheme and plenty of rental opportunity, it’s easy to see why.Read more...
Italian stone houses with character
Italian stone houses aren’t always a farmhouse in the Tuscan hills; their features can vary to reflect the landscape and local building materials.Read more...
Beautiful Italian villages you can reach by train
There is no shortage of beautiful Italian villages. You can find them in the countryside, by the lakes and on the coast. To help you find the perfect “borgo” for you, here are six that you can reach by car or train.Read more...
Florida news update
Vaccination rate Covid cases in Florida have started to decrease, with a current 7 day rolling average of 5,826 cases. The state’s vaccination roll-out is well underway, with around 1.5 million Floridians having received both doses of the vaccine and around 1.3 million having received the first dose. Florida had originally taken a different approach than most other states, choosing to vaccinate as many over 65s as possible before essential workers and the medically vulnerable under 65. However, as of just yesterday (24 February), it was announced that teachers and police aged over 50 will starRead more...
Cyprus: what we loved in lockdown
When the world was first struck by Covid-19, Cyprus had very few cases. We were patting ourselves on the back because while we did have some restrictions, the entire population could continue socialising and having fun. Tourists continued to arrive and all was ‘hunky dory’ as they say. Then we had a second wave.Read more...
Holiday home hotspots of Western Cyprus
Cyprus’s ancient history, stunning beaches and breath-taking landscapes have led many property buyers to fall in love with the island. After all, according to ancient mythology, the western region of Paphos is where Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of love – rose from the waters. Could your dream holiday home be in Cyprus? To help you with your search, we take you on a journey through some holiday home hotspots in Western Cyprus.Read more...