5 beautiful beach towns to buy a home in Australia
Television shows like Home and Away, H20: Just Add Water and Reef Break have firmly established Australia as a beautiful location for a dip. And if you feel that Australia’s sun-soaked shores are calling – if you feel the itch to embrace your inner surfer, sand stroller or even mermaid – this is the article for you. We’ll be diving into five fantastic beach towns to look for an Australian home.Read more...
Meet the neighbours: the characters of village life in France
Village life in France may be peaceful but don’t be fooled into thinking it will be dull. It’s the people that make it and if you’re lucky your life will be filled with wonderful colourful characters!Read more...
Six stunning villages in County Cork
Nestled in its south west corner, Cork is Ireland’s largest county and is home to some of its most incredible scenery, as well as Cork City itself – widely regarded as the ‘real Irish capital’. Cork City is an exciting place to be, but today we’re venturing out of the city limits to reveal the surrounding area, investigating the best locations, climate and prices of property.Read more...
How is coronavirus affecting Ireland?
It’s difficult to plan ahead right now, but, as strict measures come into place, we’re confident things will return to normal in a few months. We spoke to Dublin local Sarah about the situation in Ireland now.Read more...
Let’s move to Alghero – a Sardinian jewel
How do you like the idea of living on a Mediterranean island? How about a town that feels both low-key and sophisticated in equal measure? It might be time to think about a move to Alghero, in beautiful Sardinia.Read more...
Why Italian culture will get us through coronavirus
Coronavirus has halted many people’s plans, but our dreams of a better future will get us through it. Most Italians put the land, family, community and healthy living above work and money. It is this culture that will help us through these times and which means you should hold onto your dream of living here.Read more...
A postcard from locked down Spain
Now into our second week of lockdown in Spain, we’re learning a lot about human nature despite being confined to our homes. We are allowed out only to buy food and medicine or to walk the dog – and that just a few metres from the house.Read more...
Your property purchase and coronavirus
Coronavirus makes this an uncertain time if you’re in the process of buying an overseas property or you’re an existing owner. There are still many unknowns, but here we offer some guidance on your next moveRead more...
Understand American tax: your comprehensive guide
One thing most of us know (and like) about the USA is that it’s a work-hard, tax-low nation. But then you get to the check out and they ask for a “sales tax”? It’s confusing! Let’s understand US taxes…Read more...
Why Canada is the perfect place to get away from it all
In the current climate, you’d be forgiven for dreaming of places you could get away from it all once it’s over – and Canada certainly fits the bill. From the Atlantic coast to the Rocky Mountains, we explore our favourite places.Read more...
Why British property buyers love the Vendée
The Vendée is a beautiful rural ‘département’ located in the famous Pays de la Loire. Life here is lived in the slow lane, and hundreds of British buyers have fallen under the spell of its tranquil lifestyle.Read more...