Buying property in Lucca, Tuscany’s cooler hotspot
The rich and famous have been flocking to Lucca lately, as a new movie is filmed within its famous old walls. But you don’t need a Hollywood income to buy a home in this Tuscan city with the movie-star looks. Let’s check out the highlights.Read more...
How do you get a mortgage in New Zealand?
When you’ve found that dream home and it’s time to buy, chances are you’ll need to secure a mortgage to do so. We investigate how mortgages work in New Zealand, how you can lock yours in and reveal what actions you can take to make the process smooth and easy.Read more...
Where are the best places to buy a home in the Charente-Maritime?
If you love the sea or the countryside, then look no further. Full of culture, history and magnificent scenery, it’s no wonder that so many buyers look for property for sale in the Charente-Maritime.Read more...
How to have a successful property viewing trip to France
A property viewing trip to France is an exciting moment in your home hunt, but how do you get the best out of your time? What do you need to think about and how do you plan it? We share our top tips for a stress-free trip.Read more...
5 buzzing towns in Abruzzo
Abruzzo is one of the most popular searches on our property listings, and you can see why. Abruzzo has a winning combination of seaside and mountains, easily accessible all year and beautifully affordable. Tempted? Here is where you should start looking….Read more...
Reasonably priced Italian homes
When buying property, your money goes a lot further in Italy. Even in the most popular areas you can still buy a gorgeous home for little more than £100,000. We’ve found eight rather special homes…Read more...
County Donegal’s best spots to buy a holiday home
Whether it’s the rugged beauty of the Derryveagh Mountains, the beautiful beach of Tramore or just any of the county’s picturesque villages, Donegal has an undeniable Irish charm – so could you find your perfect holiday home here?Read more...
How to have a successful property viewing trip to Portugal
It’s viewing trip time in Portugal – the weather is pleasantly warm and the crowds haven’t arrived yet. But how do you organise a successful trip, and what should you look for when seeing properties?Read more...
Orlando homes raced ahead in 2019
Official figures just released shows that property in Florida is shooting up in price. And the biggest rises are in those parts of the state most popular with British buyers. With home values in Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa and Clearwater rising by as much as 10% last year, don’t risk missing out!Read more...
A Spanish property hunt, by scooter!
When Richard Way needed to take his moped to Barcelona, he grabbed the opportunity to take it slowly and get a fresh perspective on great places to buy a home by the Mediteranean. Here’s what he found.Read more...
Fractional ownership: how you could own five stunning homes
For would-be holiday homebuyers worried that they won’t use their overseas property enough, there is a neat solution. It takes away any ownership hassles too. We’re talking about fractional ownership.Read more...