Portuguese rental homes are being snapped up fast
A recent O Jornal Económico report reveals that tenants are snapping up approximately 17% of rental homes in Portugal within 24 hours of them going on the market.Read more...
Get the look: where to furnish your perfect Spanish home
Let’s take a look at the shops you could use to deck out your new home in Spain. Whether you’re looking for a pair of scissors or a new kitchen, we’ve got it covered.Read more...
Rules of the road in Spain
The Spanish Driving Authority has brought in new rules and restrictions to make Spain’s roads as safe as possible. With summer in full swing, we remind you of the main ways to keep yourself and your family safe on the Spanish roads.Read more...
Taking your dog to Italy
A diplomatic incident was avoided this week when the (great) Danes allowed an Italian chef to take his Argentinian mastiff, named Iceberg, back to Italy after more than a third of a million Italians pleaded for his life. Confused? Thankfully the rules about taking your dog to Italy are a little simpler to follow, reports our dog-friendly writer in Italy, Julia.Read more...
Property boom gives councils a billion euros
Portugal’s councils are enjoying a tax windfall in 2017, thanks to a strong property market and plenty of overseas investment.Read more...
British shopping and entertainment centre opening on Costa del Sol
The development of a state-of-the-art shopping centre in Torremolinos and the rise of Malaga as tourist destination are putting the Costa del Sol on the map whatever the weather.Read more...
Rent-to-buy: Unlocking doors in Italy
The rent-to-buy scheme in Italy is opening more doors to potential house buyers wanting to move into their dream home sooner, rather than later.Read more...
Overseas property roadshow arrives in Manchester
Property-hunters moved a big step closer to owning their dream home abroad this week, when they attended the exclusive Your Overseas Home event in Manchester.Read more...
New luxury marina in Ayia Napa
A new luxury marina is under construction in the party town of Ayia Napa. As well as its 600 berths, retail outlets and private beach club, a range of luxury properties are being built that could tempt a new type of buyer to the area.Read more...
Could we soon buy in northern Cyprus?
Talks are underway aimed at reunifying Cyprus following 43 years of division between the Greek Cypriot south and Turkish Cypriot north. With negotiators cautiously optimistic of reaching an agreement, how could this impact overseas property buyers?Read more...
Houses of the Itria Valley, Apulia, Italy
The Itria Valley is the most popular area in Apulia for British house buyers and tourists alike. Three towns I like to take family to see are Alberobello, Martina Franca and the famous “White City” of Ostuni.Read more...