The “tiny homes” initiative and it’s a good time to buy in France
So, what is the “tiny homes project”? In a bid to reduce the overall percentage of second homes in France, several towns are now committed to a project to develop what they call “tiny homes” in certain areas of the country. The basic idea is not new: many countries are using the initiative to attract new residents who may be struggling to find homes. It offers them a very reasonable rent while the commune is still in control of the land.Read more...
How is the reality of live in Canada?
Russ and Sarah are a British couple with two small kids who moved to Canada in 2015 to a small town called Squamish, British Columbia, an hour outside Vancouver. Here we ask them why they chose Canada, what their biggest expectations and challenges were, and what they love about their new life here.Read more...
6 expat communities in France where you’ll feel at home
Moving countries is a daunting task and for some, locations with an established expat community in France offer a level of comfort to ease them gently through the transition. Here are some of the best.Read more...
Your Spanish mortgage questions answered
How can you get a Spanish mortgage? We asked Bozena Brunowska of leading Spanish mortgage provider Mortgages Direct SL to answer all your mortgage queries…Read more...
You asked, we answered!
Over the past two weekends, Spain Property Guides has taken part in two webinars, featuring three leading estate agents across Spain, from the Costa del Sol to Costa Blanca via Almeria, as well as a Spanish property lawyer Raquel Perez.Read more...
When will Portugal’s property business restart?
Portugal’s lockdown has started to be lifted and, with Covid-19 cases at less than a tenth of the UK and Spain, we can expect normality to return to the Algarve earlier than some southern European areas.Read more...
France announces easing of lockdown measures
It’s good news from France, as Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announces plans for easing of lockdown, including allowing group gatherings and lifting some travel rules. Find out what’s happening and when.Read more...
“We loved our trulli so much we bought the villa next door too!”
What a wonderful world we live in when we can maintain a career in London but spend a third of the year in Italy. I caught up with one of our readers who ‘trulli’ has the best of both worlds!Read more...
Italy prepares to reopen
The number of new cases of coronavirus in Italy is falling, so everyone is asking when and how restrictions will be lifted. What’s the situation right now and how are Italians coping?Read more...
Bouncing back? The latest news from Portugal
Portugal has been unavoidably impacted by Covid-19, but it has been praised for how its contained the crisis, and the Prime Minister sees it bouncing back to a ‘golden era’ as lockdown restrictions begin to lift.Read more...
Can you retire to the USA?
It’s here: the ultimate ‘me time’! Sweet, sweet retirement. If you’re determined to make the most of it, good for you! Today we’re taking a closer look at whether you can retire to the USA, and considering your visa and healthcare options. We’re also checking out some fantastic corners of the country where you can start your search.Read more...