Hunting for a luxury home in Greece
Around 1100 foreign millionaires settled in Greece in 2023 and another 1200 are predicted to arrive in 2024*. Many of those will have invested in Greek property in order to obtain Greece’s golden visa.Read more...
Could you retire to Florida’s Gulf coast?
Exhausted from the family holidays in Orlando but still pining to spend time in Florida? It could be time to explore the Sunshine State’s Gulf coastline and snap up a holiday home to enjoy in your golden years.Read more...
France makes history with right to abortion ruling
On Friday 8th March, France enshrined the guaranteed right to abortion into its constitution. Following French lawmakers voting officially in favour of the motion the previous Monday. The timing of the formal inclusion of this change into the constitution, on International Women’s Day, was no coincidence. France sent out a powerful message of support to women, backing their right to free choice appearing to reflect the views of the majority of French citizens.Read more...
Greece’s new wave of beach rules
This spring, Greece will be introducing new regulations for beaches to offer them better protection and make trips to the seaside more accessible for all.Read more...
The best resorts and property hotspots for ski lovers in France
France is home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. If, like me, you are a huge fan of skiing and all that goes with it, there is no need to go any further afield than our nearest neighbour. There is a huge range of options in both the Alps and the Pyrenees for both beginners and expert skiers, and every level in between.Read more...
Upgrades on the cards for the Algarve train line
Work is underway to transform the Algarve train line (Linha do Algarve), including electrification of the line and upgrades to stations.Read more...
Moving to Australia: how much does it cost?
Itching to move to Oz but feeling disheartened by reports of how expensive life has become there? Don’t despair – recent reports reveal the cheapest places to rent down under and bargain spots where city beach homes won’t break the bank. We pick out the headline facts for you…Read more...
Chania or Heraklion: uncover Crete city for you
Chania and Heraklion are amazing Greek cities on the beautiful Island of Crete. They are both by the sea and combine the beauty of historic buildings with the convenience of modern shops and facilities. But, which would you choose as your local go-to city?Read more...
Live by the world’s best beach: The Pass, Byron Bay
Australia is famous for its beaches. Its soaring waves, superb swimmers, surfers, sun-kissed bathers and even its mermaids. But of all the beaches, which is the best?Read more...
10 quirky small towns to buy a home in Australia
Sydney, Melbourne and Perth tend to dominate the international property buyer’s imagination. But if the blare of the big city is not for you, you might find your feet in one of these small towns. Each offers a gentler pace of life, surrounded by nature, be that the coast, the rainforest or the desert. Discover two towns named after animals, the country’s counter-culture capital and a town that is literally built underground.Read more...
A comprehensive guide to Italian customs
For anyone looking to buy in Italy, whether for emigration, investment or a second home, will likely be spending a lot of time there.Read more...