Moving to France with children: The French education system
The French educational system is one of the best in the world. Generally speaking, it is based far more on the academic core subjects with slightly less emphasis on sports and arts. Having said that, there is still plenty of excellent teaching in the latter category, it is just that the French have always placed greater importance on academia.Read more...
Brexit speech in Florence
A group representing Brits in Italy, turned up in Florence on Friday hoping Theresa May’s speech would offer more concrete reassurances about their position in Italy after Brexit. Did she deliver?Read more...
The cost of living in New Zealand
We take a look at the cost of all life’s essentials in New Zealand so that you’ll know what to expect when you make the move.Read more...
New flights to and from Cyprus
Getting to Cyprus has never been easier, or cheaper. Cypriot airline Cobalt Air is offering new year-round budget flights between Larnaca and London Gatwick, to complement their recently increased Manchester to Larnaca service.Read more...
8 weeks is a long time in currencies
If you want a stressful two months, try committing to a property purchase without protecting your currency! Don’t let an ill-wind blow your property budget away.Read more...
Irish Cost of Living Survey
We take a look at the cost of all life’s essentials in Ireland, so that you’ll know what to expect when you make the move.Read more...
Tuscany: every house buyers’ dream location?
Ask someone to name an Italian region and Tuscany is sure to be top of the list. Quintessential images of Italy include the Duomo in Florence, the leaning tower of Pisa and a landscape of rolling hills, vineyards and that famous bendy road lined with cypress trees leading to a dream farm house on a hill.Read more...
Italian country life
When we bought a farm house in Italy our main concern was to get the house habitable, not to get chickens or ducks. But, Cosimo was keen to teach us about traditional Italian country life.Read more...
Arty, alternative, boho Portugal
If you enjoy a bohemian lifestyle, you can definitely find it in Portugal. This article introduces three locations that fit the bill.Read more...
The good and the bad of banking in Portugal
Banking in Portugal can feel unusual to visitors from other countries. Some aspects are far superior to elsewhere, while others can cause a little frustration. Here is the good and the bad of Portugal’s banking system.Read more...
Brexit news roundup
Find out how Brexit talks are progressing, what they mean for expats rights and how the ensuing uncertainty is impacting property sales in France.Read more...