Swing into luxury: the allure of golf community homes
A growing number of people are choosing to purchase a home in a golf community. Even non-golfers. From the investment potential to the safe, sun-kissed lifestyle, discover the joys of owning a golfing home.Read more...
5 top tips for negotiating bureaucracy in Portugal
Portugal is a fabulous place to live, but the bureaucracy can take a little bit of getting used to. Understanding the culture and having the right mindset makes a big difference – here’s what to know.Read more...
5 Algarve villages for energetic expats
The Algarve is a quintessential home of sun and sand, but it’s also so much more than that! If you want to live somewhere you’ll get the most out of your new life, then these villages could be for you.Read more...
Viewing trip need to knows (and a free guide!)
Many of our readers are planning a property viewing trip to Spain. How exciting! And a little nerve-wracking too, finally choosing a home after years of planning. So what you need to know to do it safely?Read more...
Canary Island Life: buying property in Lanzarote
How do you like the idea of living somewhere where winter doesn’t exist? It’s completely possible if you buy a property in beguiling, beautiful Lanzarote, the most easterly of Spain’s Canary Islands.Read more...
Let’s retire to the Costa Cálida
Warm, relaxed, scenic and affordable, who wouldn’t want to live in the province of Murcia and its aptly named Mediterranean coast, the Costa Cálida? But where should you buy on this sun-drenched corner of southeast Spain and what will you spend your time doing? We went to investigate.Read more...
Where are the best family areas of Auckland?
With great job opportunities, fantastic education and a waterside location that guarantees you’ll enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s no surprise Auckland is top choice for Brits making the move to New Zealand. It’s important to choose a location that ticks every box on your family’s wish-list, so today we’re running through some of the best family-friendly suburbs in Auckland.Read more...
5 brilliant bastide towns for property buyers
Bastide towns date from the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. Essentially they are walled towns set around a central market square, often on a grid, mainly in Southwest France. Today, their character and beauty make them hugely popular with overseas buyers looking for a French home.Read more...
How to make friends in Cyprus
Moving to Cyprus is an exciting adventure, but it can be daunting to leave friends and family behind. Fortunately, locals and expats are welcoming and sociable, so you’ll find plenty of chances to meet new people.Read more...
How to make the most of living in the Italian countryside
We bought a rural home with 8 acres of land in Apulia 12 years ago and we still love it. We have olive and fruit trees and so much space and privacy. Thinking back to our tiny old garden in the UK, we are so lucky!Read more...
The Algarve villages the locals love
If you’re looking for somewhere to buy in the Algarve that’s authentically Portuguese and less touristed, there’s no-one better to ask than a local! Could you find your perfect home in one of these villages?Read more...