5 appealing towns near Blue Flag beaches in Portugal
The high number of Blue Flag beaches in Portugal is, quite rightly, a source of pride for the country.Read more...
Demand grows for greener homes
How do you find an ecologically-sound home in the US? Estate agents are finally grasping the popularity of green features in the homes they sell.Read more...
Paying tax in the sun
Even if you only spend a short time in Spain, but own a property there, you will need to fill in a tax return. Here’s an overview of the Spanish tax system for British buyers.Read more...
Living in rural Spain
If you dream of living in the countryside, Spain has a wealth of rural options to satisfy your quest for peace and nature, and at a much cheaper price than the UK equivalent.Read more...
Spain’s water parks – worth making a splash about!
Water parks are part of the Spanish holiday experience and make home ownership in the Costas even more fun, says Property Guides Editor Richard Way.Read more...
Seven books that capture Canada
Here’s another great thing about Canada, the English language! Canada has a rich literary history and some wonderful home-grown authors. Here, to mark UN World Book Day last week, we take a look at seven books that get under the skin of Canada.Read more...
Want to live to 100? Then move here
You only have one life, so why not make the best of it by living somewhere exciting? Pick one of these places and it should be a long life too.Read more...
Live like a local with AirBnb
Why not try before you buy when purchasing property overseas? With property sharing websites like AirBnb, Couchsurfing and Home Away it’s easy to check out the neighbourhood on the cheap.Read more...
Dip your toe into France’s lakeside lifestyle
If being near a scenic lake floats your boat more than being by the sea, France has plenty to offer. Here’s a taste of what’s available…Read more...
Portugal to Clamp Down on Illegal Holiday Rentals
Like tourist authorities everywhere, the Portuguese are getting tough on AirBnb and other online rental sites. You can still rent your home out, but you need to get your house in order first, and fast.Read more...
Cafeneon, the friendly heart of Greek society
It’s easy to feel a little isolated as a new arrival in a foreign land. But just as you might advise a newcomer to Britain to pop down their local and get chatting at the bar, so in Greece the café is the place to make friends and watch the day go by.Read more...