5 reasons you will love Vancouver Island
If you’d like to feel like you’re on a non-stop holiday in a destination that feels truly one-of-a-kind, then Vancouver Island might suit you well.Read more...
Where to buy abroad
Decisions, decisions! Where to buy abroad? It’s hard enough to choose a country, then you have to decide on town or country, how close to the beach, resort or in the local community… It’s enough to make you want to take a siesta!Read more...
Brexit panic means cheaper trips to Spain!
The evidence is that worries over Brexit, and potential delays at the border and airports, have caused many British people to shun the continent this spring and early summer. Airlines and travel companies have slashed prices on their package deals, while local hoteliers are more than willing to bargain. Sounds like a great opportunity for that viewing trip!Read more...
“We found our perfect renovation project in the Charente”
Have you ever driven past a picturesque abandoned property, perhaps an old farmhouse or cottage, and imagined how you could breathe new life into it? We spoke to someone doing just that. Karen, originally from the UK, has bought a spacious rural property in the stunning Charente, and is renovating it into a family home. We caught up with her to find out how it’s going.Read more...
How happy is your country in 2019?
The United Nations has released its 7th annual World Happiness Report. The report polls people in 156 countries to see how they feel about their lives there. Spoiler alert, in 2019 Finland is the happiest country and South Sudan the least. But where does the country you’re planning to move to feature? And where does it score highly?Read more...
How does inheritance law work in Canada?
We’ll forgive you for getting distracted by prairies, ski resorts and vibrant cities when you first move to Canada. However, one matter that should be top priority is protecting your assets. To protect yourself and your loved ones when you emigrate, you need to get clued up on how succession law tax on in inheritance in Canada work.Read more...
Brexit Update
You’ll have heard yesterday that Parliament “took back control” of the Brexit process, via the Oliver Letwin amendment, by 329 votes to 302.Read more...
Update: Spain’s spring property market
On average, every day last year 28 British people bought homes in Spain. Where and what are they buying? As many of us head off to look at Spanish property, where is hot this spring? Read our five fast facts about Spain’s property market this spring.Read more...
Buying in the US, Part Five: Removals
You’ve got your visa, you’ve put down your house deposit, your papers are all in order, but there’s just one more thing left to organise: getting your possessions over. When you’re heading off to the other side of the Atlantic, you’ll need a bit more than a man with a van – so what’s the best way to organise a long-haul removal?Read more...
Yes, you can buy an Italian property for one euro!
We’ve all heard the stories, gorgeous Italian properties to buy for just one euro, but is it true? Well, it is for this property in Emilia-Romagna, about an hour’s drive from Bologna. Of course there are strings attached, about 1.5 million strings, in fact. But it still represents an awesome opportunity to create anything from a stately home, to a hotel or apartment complex.Read more...
Shopping in Cyprus
“We’re not tourists anymore – we live here!” It’s the first thing we all say when we move to Cyprus, determined to live like a local and take advantage of the lower living costs. So what does that mean in practical terms? For a start it means shopping like a local. Here’s what you need to know about shopping in Cyprus.Read more...