The French property market going in to 2024
Rising interest, inflation and a tightening supply of homes all weighed upon the French property market in 2023, as the volume of home sales decreased for the first time since 2015.Read more...
The cost of living in Canada
If you’re heading to Canada, what will you pay for a loaf of bread, an iPad, a one-way ticket across Vancouver? We sent our Canadian writer out to the shops.Read more...
Five reasons to get a lawyer before looking for property
Many of us would love to buy a home overseas but are worried about the legal processes and ensuring a safe purchase. Of course we should be concerned, but the simplest and safest solution is to get a lawyer as soon as you decide where to buy.Read more...
Buying in Canada with a big budget
From idyllic country mansions to luxury city penthouses, there are plenty of high-end properties available in Canada – just as long as you have the budget to pay for them!Read more...
Majorca, Home to Celebrity
Summer is over, so where did royals, celebrities and top sports people spend their holidays? Plenty of A-listers chose to relax on the classy Balearic island, Majorca, and some were so taken with its sun-drenched shores they purchased property here.Read more...
Explore the Costa de la Luz
The beaches are long, the sand is golden and the waters are crystal clear. No we’re not describing the Costa Blanca, Brava or del Sol. We’re about to take you on a tour of the Costa de La Luz, which has beauty to rival any other costa, but with rather fewer other expatriates, in a more traditionally Spanish setting. Tourism isn’t king around here and it’s a welcome change.Read more...
Portugal’s most expensive residential streets revealed
New York has Fifth Avenue and London has Bishops Avenue. But where are the most expensive streets in Portugal?Read more...
Why French estate agents are smiling
A new survey has found that 82% of estate agents in France are optimistic about the next 12 months. With low interest rates, a growing economy and a dynamic property market, even Brexit can’t slow down British buyers.Read more...
Castles for sale in Italy
After watching Game of Thrones maybe you’d like to own your own little kingdom? Or if you’ve ever fallen under the spell of Romeo and Juliet, maybe you’d like to live like a medieval aristocrat? Italy has some wonderful castles for sale, and while for some you’ll need to rob the Iron Bank of Braavos (it’s a Game of Thrones thing), there are others you just might be able to afford.Read more...
Time to invest in Athens?
With Athens out of the political news in the past year, it is starting to be mentioned in the property pages once again. Here we sift the evidence to see if investors should be heading to “the glorious city”.Read more...
New Zealand properties to drool over
Today we look at how much you can expect to spend on really upmarket New Zealand properties. We look at the best locations and provide some examples of what you can get for your money.Read more...