Discover the charm of village life in Cyprus
During my long years living here in Limassol, I’ve had a special affection for villages in Cyprus and the pride locals bring to make village life in Cyprus the best it can be. This stems from Cypriots’ unique welcoming hospitality and culture, which remains the bedrock of village life in Cyprus today.Read more...
Portuguese house prices on the up and Ryanair launches new routes
As Carnival kicks off here in the Algarve, with parades, parties and a day off for many employees, we’ve got plenty of good news for you. Ryanair is opening 15 new routes to Lisbon, Porto and Faro, property prices are on the up and we’re bringing a bit of Portugal to London at Your Overseas Home on Saturday.Read more...
The culture and customs of Cyprus
Cyprus may still feel like an outpost of Britain in some ways, but the weather tells a different story! And so do some of the customs. Take the time to immerse yourself in the culture and customs of Cyprus. You will be rewarded with a deeper understanding of the Cypriot lifestyle and more importantly, you will feel welcomed by the Cypriots as one of their own.Read more...
How to exchange your driving licence before Brexit in Italy
We have our Italian residency and have now been advised by the UK government to also exchange our UK driving licence for an Italian one before Brexit. Concerned that, after Brexit, it could involve an Italian driving test we have got ours exchanged now. Find out how we did it, how the process works and what you need to bring with you.Read more...
Could you spend your winters in sunny Cyprus?
Imagine swapping a dreary, overcast British winter for the sunny skies of Cyprus. That’s what hundreds of Britons who own a holiday home in Cyprus do every year – and then they make a good return letting it out over summer. And, Cyprus’ ‘golden visa’ scheme means you could even guarantee yourself EU residency after Brexit. So, how does it all work?Read more...
Could you spend winter in Greece?
If you’re dreaming of life in Greece, but don’t want to leave the UK full-time, a winter holiday home could be just the ticket. You could spend winter soaking up the Greek sun, then make a tidy profit letting it to holiday-makers in summer. Plus, you could even get EU residency by buying a Greek holiday home above €250,000 – so what are you waiting for?Read more...
Meet the new neighbours. They’re a bit wild!
Buying a home in Portugal is about more than a sparkling pool and playing golf in the sun. You’ll be part of a community and a whole new ecosystem, including the flora and fauna. If you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, you’ll be very impressed with the variety of wildlife in Portugal. So what might you meet on a country walk?Read more...
Your questions answered on equity release
If you’d like to buy a property abroad but don’t quite have the cash, could you release funds from your UK property? Many homeowners aged over 55 have the option of using the equity built up in their property, tax-free, as cash without selling up or downsizing.Read more...
Buying abroad? Don’t forget to budget for these
Satisfied you’ve done all your sums before calling the estate agent? To be doubly sure, read our list of typical costs that come with property ownership, some of which often get overlooked. Maybe not all these costs of buying abroad will affect you, but checking now could save you the disapppointment of withdrawing an offer if you can’t afford to complete.Read more...
The 10 best places to move to (if you’re fed up with Britain)
Is it all getting a bit too much in the UK? We certainly wouldn’t blame you if you were dreaming of swapping the grey UK winter for sunny skies overseas. If you’re ready to bail out for a year or two, or for ever, today we’re running through the 10 best places to move to if you are well and truly fed up with living in Britain.Read more...
Wilder weekends: exploring the US’s wildlife
Let’s face it – the UK is hardly Top of the Pops when it comes to potential for wildlife encounters. The closest we tend to get to the animal kingdom, is either a cuddle with a humble house cat, or maybe a fox making a racket behind the bins while we’re trying to sleep. When you move to the USA, it will be a different story entirely. Forget the humble badger, in some parts of the USA, you’ll have coyotes, mountain lions and bears living in your neck of the woods!Read more...