UK foreign office: the documents you’ll need for travelling to Spain
If you are planning a holiday or a viewing trip to Spain soon, you’ll need more than just your passport to pass through. Plus, find out why now is a great time for a viewing trip.Read more...
The growing appeal of fly to let investment
If your UK property investments aren’t paying out as well as they used to, is it time to look elsewhere in the world? Certainly you won’t be alone, as more and more investors see the value in “fly to let”. The signs point, once again, to residential property being a safe (and rather enjoyable) way to invest your money. Here is why.Read more...
A repeat offender’s guide to settling into a new country
There’s something wonderful about starting your new life overseas in a new place: so many sights to see, streets to get lost down, new friends to meet and food and drink to enjoy. It’s an opportunity to live life to the full! Settling in does take time, however, so here are our top tips from someone who’s done it more than a few times.Read more...
“We thought, there’s another life out there for us”: Sally’s new holiday home in Liguria
In just a few months, Sally and Jeremy, from Bath, have gone from dreaming of a holiday home in Italy to having the keys to their own apartment in beautiful Liguria in hand. They told us about their property search, their plans for the future and how an introduction to the right estate agent helped smooth the path immensely.Read more...
Where and what kind of house could you buy in Apulia?
On the heel of Italy’s stylish “boot” is the unique and charming region of Apulia. Long hot summers and mild winters, 500 miles of coastline, a Mediterranean diet of fresh local produce and friendly communities all make Apulia a lovely place to buy a home. But where are the best areas? And what is a trullo and a masseria and why are they so popular?Read more...
Building a home in Greece, part 2: the design
So, you’ve bought the land. The next stage in building a home in Greece is to find someone to design it for you. Diana from Corfu Home Finders explains where to find the second step in creating your own special Greek home.Read more...
Italy’s property market update, summer 2019
What is happening to Italian property prices this summer? All the signs are that international property buyers are rushing to buy Italian properties right now, with the prices starting to rise in our favourite hotspots. And while the old favourites are as popular as ever, new destinations are beginning to appeal. So where are we buying in Italy as we enter summer 2019?Read more...
News update: buyers take next steps to finding their dream property at Your Overseas Home
It’s been a busy week for me, as I swapped the sunny skies of the Algarve for the more inclement climes of Chester to help Portugal Property Guides readers take the next step to buying their dream property at Your Overseas Home. Meanwhile, summer festival season is in full swing and Portuguese sardines are finally back on the menu!Read more...
10 reasons why we love France
France celebrated Bastille Day in 2020 a little differently, without the usual military parades but with a special tribute to its healthcare staff. The lockdown has given many of us the chance to rethink how we live our lives, and as Rightmove report, they saw a 32% increase in searches for French property on their website.Read more...
Parenting à la française: Karen’s experience in the Charente
Karen and her husband swapped the hustle and bustle of UK city living for the peace and quiet of the Charente, France. With two daughters born and raised in France, she’s an old hand at parenting à la française. We spoke to her about schooling, learning the language and the active childhood they’ve enjoyed in the French countryside.Read more...
Who is buying in Spain in 2019?
This year’s annual Spain Property Guides survey received our biggest response ever, with over 1,500 people answering the call. You’ve told us what you’re looking for, where in Spain, and why. You said what might be holding you back too.Read more...