New rules for short-term rentals in Greece
Short-terms rentals have proven to be extremely lucrative in Greece. However, from January 2024, there will be new rules in place. Here’s what to look out for.Read more...
Getting into the festive spirit, French style
How will you be celebrating Christmas if you spend the festive season there? Much like the UK, but with even more emphasis on family and fellowshipRead more...
Feliz Navidad – Happy Christmas!
Will you whack your Caga Tío? Will you be waiting for the Three Kings to arrive? Perhaps you’ll be King or Queen for a day?Read more...
Could you handle a place in the Spanish mountains?
With year-round activities, awe-inspiring views, salmon in the waterfalls and wolves in the forests, a Spanish mountain home offers something very different. If you could find affordable property, earn an income and be within driving distance of a beach, would that be tempting?Read more...
Italy’s forgotten villages – buy your piece of history!
Italy’s countryside is dotted with ancient villages crying out to be resurrected and repopulated. Could one be right up your street?Read more...
Italy says, on your bike!
The Italians love their cars and bikes, but they are also love sharing. That might explain why car and bicycle sharing is so popular – you get to drive a good quality car for a tiny fraction of the price of buying one. It’s good for the cities and their residents too.Read more...
The Italian referendum result is in and Matteo Renzi is out
Italy woke up this morning to a political hangover. The populist rising against the ruling elite has claimed another scalp but what does this mean for the euro and for your property purchase in Italy?Read more...
The Costa Brava: foodie heaven whatever the season
Costa Brava homeowner Richard Way reveals why the local cuisine makes trips to his Spanish home just as exciting in the colder months as during the summer Visiting my place in the Costa Brava last month reminded me just how seasonal it is there – and why for foodies like me, this has hidden pleasures.Read more...
Should you make the move to France permanently?
How do the seasons differ in France and will it suit you year round? France is still one of the most popular countries to live in for us British people. We have many British friends living not only in our area but in our village and many also who have second homes here. Many are sorely tempted to up sticks completely from the UK and move to France permanently, but dare not quite take the plunge.Read more...
The festive shopping treats of Italy
There’s nothing like a Christmas market to turn a shopping trip into a Festive event, especially with the backdrop of some of Italy’s most beautiful piazzas.Read more...
Christmas traditions in Italy
Italy is a land of history, culture, art and good food. In December they all play their part in the traditional Italian Christmas.Read more...