Tips for renting out a USA holiday home
Ken (yes, as in the doll) is renting out Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb. We take a look at the some of the most attention-grabbing short-term rentals in the USA. And offer tips on renting your own home there.Read more...
Easter in Italy
What can you expect to see during Holy Week and Easter in a typical Italian town?Read more...
Italy, the healthiest place to live
Italy has been ranked as the healthiest place to live out of 163 countries, in a recent Global Health Index.Read more...
No Irish property bubble says housing minister
With two reports showing Irish home price rises either approaching or exceeding double figures, the government is considering measures to hold prices in check. That could include a cap on the help to buy scheme.Read more...
Enjoying Ireland’s countryside
Ireland is walking heaven – not too hot, not too cold, with rolling hills, lots of streams and a friendly pub or two along the way. You’ll need to pack a cagoule, but what better way to look for a home?Read more...
A perfect day in Tavira
An expat who lived in Tavira and the surrounding area for several years suggests a perfect day in this appealing East Algarve city.Read more...
Easter in Portugal: A guide for new expats
For many in the western world, Easter is all about the chocolate eggs and little else. However, in Portugal, far more age-old traditions remain.Read more...
Reduction in Cyprus property taxes
It’s not often you get good news when it comes to property tax, but you and your wallet will welcome the recent changes in Cyprus.Read more...
Renting your property in Cyprus
It sounds like a walk in the park: buy your dream property in Cyprus, advertise it for tourist rental, then sit back and count the euros. It is possible, but you need to stay on the right side of the law.Read more...
Overseas buyers spark increase in Spanish home sales
Overseas property buyers are flocking to Spain to take advantage of the recovering economy and low interest rates, triggering a significant rise in home sales.Read more...
A Tuscan challenge for 10 British singletons
Could you make a fresh start in Tuscany, with nine fellow Britons who you’ve never met before? You will need to learn how to run a vineyard and run an 18th century farmhouse hotel. You might just fall in love, by the way!Read more...