Why you will love Attica’s east coast
Head to the east coast of Attica for well-priced holiday homes and a fast ferry route to the Cyclade Islands. Towns on the east coast of Attica, between Marathon in the north and Porto Rafti in the south, are conveniently located for the city of Athens, Athens Airport and Rafina Port.Read more...
How to plan a successful viewing trip
Making repeated viewing trips can be unnecessarily costly, both in money and time – so planning ahead and knowing what to look for is crucial. Here are our top tips for a successful viewing trip abroad.Read more...
Making the move to North Africa
Many expats and retirees are drawn to the untamed surroundings of North Africa, which fuses fascinating cultures, ancient civilisations and remarkable wilderness. Plus it’s all just a short hop across the Mediterranean from Europe.Read more...
Where will property hunters find the best Spanish golf homes?
Spain continues to lead the way in European golf luxury. There are resorts for every budget, along every costa and inland too. With most open all year, you can be playing in your own golf club in the winter sun, just a two-hour flight from the UK. Read our suggestions for three areas with the best Spanish golf homes, with some property suggestions too.Read more...
Making a living in the USA
There’s something undeniably appealing about the American Dream. The idea that you can be who you want to be and realise your full potential in the Land of the Free.Read more...
The art of gardening in France
One of the joys of living in France is all the space. When we bought our house in the Languedoc-Roussillon eight years ago, we were determined to make our outside space both pretty and manageable. We knew this would allow us to take full advantage of the wonderful Mediterranean climate, and from May to October a good deal of our time would be spent outside. With this in mind we created a small corner in our garden for sunbathing and relaxing beneath our ivy clad wall, which is both lovely to look at and easy to maintain.Read more...
Spain’s affordable and liveable smaller cities
Spain’s smaller cities scattered throughout the peninsula, offer a more tranquil, “liveable” lifestyle than some of the costas and bigger cities. The properties are usually more affordable too. Read our guide to seven liveable and loveable, and slightly smaller cities.Read more...
How to cash in on the rental market in France
The rental market in France is very buoyant at present. If you’re considering buying a second home you can let out when you’re not in residence, or perhaps you’re moving permanently and you’re looking for a property that comes with a gîte, now is a great time to do so.Read more...
The property market in Madeira
The archipelago of Madeira has long been one of the most popular places in Portugal with British and other international buyers, as well as those from the Portuguese mainland itself. This is mainly due to the all year around good weather, and the islands are particularly popular with those taking retirement – in part thanks to the wide range or leisure facilities and laidback lifestyle here. The islands are also popular with those who wish to start their own business, particularly in the tourist industry – given its mass appeal.Read more...
Italy’s expat hotspots
Certain parts of Italy attract more British and international buyers than others. We come for the work opportunities, the convenience of busy airports, or just for the beauty! Whether you want to stay near your fellow countrymen or avoid them, here are six Italian expat hotspots from Lombardy to Sicily.Read more...
The four seasons in Australia
Australia’s location in the Southern Hemisphere, just a short distance to the equator compared to the UK, means the seasons in Australia are very different compared to what we are used to at home.Read more...