5 charming small towns in France
It’s that time of year in France when various studies and reports are published on the top towns and villages, based on several factors and statistics. One such study is “Dream Towns”, which clearly illustrates the undeniable appeal of small towns in France.Read more...
Could blogging finance your new life abroad?
How many of us would love to move abroad, but lack the language skills to get a job locally? Or are past the first flush of youth and worry that overseas employees will pass us by? Our expat blogger Ben Taylor explains that if you’re creative, businesslike and have something interesting to say about living abroad, you can bypass the local jobs market.Read more...
Staying connected when you move to Spain
Buying a property and moving to Spain can be daunting if you have never lived abroad before. One way to help you settle into your new life in Spain is, perhaps surprisingly, to stay connected with family and friends. So long as you can avoid Facebook becoming your security blanket, the internet can be your safety net, giving you the coinfidence to go and explore your new world and community. So how do you connect your phone in Spain? Who are the best internet providers in Spain? And how can you still watch British TV in Spain?Read more...
White Sands Hotel & Spa: Cape Verde’s hottest new development
Last month we told you why Cape Verde has become such a popular destination with adventurous property buyers. If the pristine beaches, turquoise sea and year-round sunshine have inspired you to buy there, you’ll want to know about the archipelago’s most impressive new development: White Sands Hotel & Spa on Boa Vista.Read more...
Paris boosts France’s prime property market
France’s prime residential market is benefiting from the performance of Paris, with prices in the capital up 12% last year. According to analysis by international real estate firm Knight Frank, the “Macron effect” has been a major factor in this resurgence in recent months. With historic low interest rates, rising house price inflation and growing political and economic stability attracting global wealth.Read more...
Latest news from Portugal
From rising property prices to the annual Sir Cliff Richard singalong, there’s plenty going on in Portugal as we head into June.Read more...
Spanish passport is third most powerful in the world
The latest update from Spain provides welcome news for your stomach, your wallet and anyone considering obtaining a Spanish passport.Read more...
Buy a property before Brexit to retain your EU rights
If you want to retain your European Union rights, you need to be a legal resident of an EU nation *before* the UK leaves. With the clock ticking down to March 2019, we know that many of our readers are feeling a little panicky. Don’t panic, act! Follow our checklist to buy a property abroad before Brexit and retain your EU rights.Read more...
10 best places to buy a holiday home in Italy
Italy offers beautiful scenery, fabulous food, historic artworks and charming people that welcome you to join in with their cultural events.Read more...
The Peloponnese: affordable property in prime Greek resorts
The Peloponnese, located in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula, is home to five of Greece’s 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites. It has 37 beaches with a Blue Flag, awarded for their ecological cleanliness. According to the Bank of Greece, the region received over 700,000 international tourists in 2017.Read more...
How to get connected in Australia
One of the first things you’ll want to do after arriving in Australia is get connected. There is little we can do in the way of communication without getting connected first. Here is your guide to setting up the internet, television and mobiles phone in Australia.Read more...