Aging in Spain: the care services available
Whether you are concerned about the wears and tears of aging on your own body, or, are planning to move with elderly relatives, its important to know what your options are in Spain. Our resident writer there, Sally, has researched what is available.Read more...
Irish prices rising fast, but far off 2007 peak
Which are Ireland’s least and most expensive counties and how fast are prices rising? A new report from the Irish government has all the answers.Read more...
Escaping the crowds in New Zealand
Many of us head to New Zealand looking for emptiness and tranquillity, then end up in a modern, crowded metropolis like Auckland. So if you fancy really getting away from it all, where can you go? Here are our four top suggestions.Read more...
Will New Zealand’s foreign buyer ban affect you?
New Zealand’s new government has banned foreigners from buying property, in an effort to combat the rising unaffordability of homes there. But don’t panic, the restrictions are mainly aimed at property speculators, so new arrivals from the UK should be in the clear. Indeed, by the time you come to buy it should be good news.Read more...
Currency’s Halloween nightmare for homebuyers
The pound has been rising for days on the expectation of a rate rise. Then it happened, but the devil was in the detail of the announcement and the pound dropped. If this all leaves you wondering how on earth you can budget for a home abroad, we may have an answer.Read more...
Trust me, you’ll learn to love a bit of rain in Cyprus
We’re expecting our first proper downpour of the year in Cyprus on Sunday, and we can’t wait! Autumn is a blessed relief from the summer heat and my favourite time of the year.Read more...
Italian farms offering agritourism
Buying a large farm in Italy can be expensive, but offering agritourism can certainly help to bring in some extra money.Read more...
Brexit forces move from UK to Italy
The Italian region of Emilia-Romagna is snapping up post-Brexit interests from the UK, as it welcomes an Orchestra and a European weather forecasting supercomputer.Read more...
Five things every expat needs to know about Portugal
Wondering what to expect from your day-to-day life in Portugal? Here, one expat gives you a “heads up” on a few Portuguese quirks.Read more...
7 Australian adventures to put on your bucket list
Dive the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, scale the heights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take your seat for the most spectacular show of the cosmos!Read more...
Paphos spearheads 2017 upturn in tax-friendly Cyprus
The same year that Paphos celebrates being European City of Culture, the town and its wider province are helping to drive tourism and property sales in Cyprus.Read more...