Where are people buying property in Greece?
When considering where to buy property in Greece, the most popular tourist towns tend to have the best transport links and places of interest. If you plan to offer holiday rental, well known resorts are likely to be the best investment. However, asking prices are higher in top holiday destinations, where beaches, restaurants and shops are all within walking distance.Read more...
Good Day Sunshine!
Sunny weather is worth more than just a nice tan. It’s good for our physical and mental health and offers the chance to live an outdoor lifestyle without resorting to an anorak! In the South of France you’re virtually guaranteed sunshine all summer (and most of the winter).Read more...
Canadian immigration has rarely been more possible
Many immigration programmes have been available to people wanting to start a new life in Canada and the latest, the Express Entry programme, has been a huge success. It could take less time and be easier to achieve your new life in Canada than you thought.Read more...
Canada’s newspapers
Canada has a diverse and exciting print media. Much is still printed even in these digital days, but if you want to get a feel for local life, why not check out such titles as the Red Deer Advocate or the Moose Jaw Times Herald online?Read more...
Renting in Spain – your questions answered
The Spanish rental market offers strong protection, long contracts if you want them and reasonable prices, even in popular coastal areas. As a base for property hunting and an escape from the British winter, it’s a popular choice.Read more...
A gay welcome in Spain?
Spain came late to the ranks of gay-welcoming countries but is now among the friendliest towards gay relationships and the LGBTQ community, with strong legal protection. But some areas are more welcoming than others, and there are pockets of discrimination.Read more...
Macron victory “good news for French property”
The French property market is already recovering strongly, and the new French President says he will boost it further by reducing tax and building new homes. But will Emmanuel Macron have the power to implement his reforms? And do British buyers want that anyway?Read more...
New laws in France from May 2017
With Macron being the youngest President since Napoleon, some people over here have been getting a little nostalgic for France’s better days. One thing we have to thank Napoleon for is its strong regulatory instinct. France is a well regulated country and each month several new laws are passed. Some of these affect those who are considering buying property here.Read more...
Portuguese property market goes from strength to strength
Portugal’s property market looks stronger by the day, with a range of recent news reports highlighting impressive figures, rankings and statistics.Read more...
Italy are hot favourite to win Eurovision Song Contest
Do you remember Norman Tebbit’s “cricket test”? If you’re going to live in a country you should support the local team, he said. Well now, it’s the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, so hopefully you’re ready to get behind Italy’s dancing ape…Read more...
Buying a country house in Italy
If you have been watching the BBC 2 TV series, “Second Chance Summer: Tuscany”, and feel that life in the Italian countryside is for you, then Italy Property Guides can help you begin your search.Read more...