Discover six second-home locations in Northern France
France, our nearest neighbour, is really just a hop, skip and a jump away. A weekend break in the north of the country could well inspire you to buy a second home there.Read more...
What does France celebrate and how?
It’s the beginning of festival time in the UK, with Halloween, then Guy Fawkes Night, all leading towards Christmas and the New Year. If you’re moving to France, don’t worry, you won’t miss out – France has even more parties and festivals to get involved in, and plenty of fireworks!Read more...
America cleans up after Matthew
The USA is used to dealing with natural disasters, including the scariest weather systems the planet can throw at it. Even so, Hurricane Matthew was a big one.Read more...
Monthly Property Update
Whilst the Spanish coast and major cities are showing significant price rises, other regions are still in the doldrums and a few are actually seeing price decreases.Read more...
Get Used to Spain
Sally, who has spent the past decade in Spain, passes on tips for newcomers and who may feel a little disorientated when they arrive.Read more...
Murcia scores a birdie for golf homes
Murcia, in the south-east of Spain, has seen a surge in tourism in 2016. That’s hardly surprising, given its natural charms and huge investment in upmarket resorts. When it comes to property, however, you might be surprised at how affordable property is, and how easy to reach even in the depths of winter.Read more...
Your four-month Brexit Q and A
Four months on from the Referendum our Resource Centre (020 7898 0549) has been answering many questions from readers worrying about their status when Britain finally leaves the European Union (EU).Read more...
Rising prices, big investment in Costa Blanca South
A new ‘Golden Mile’ is one reason to get excited about the rising property market in the southern Costa Blanca. Orihuela Costa’s lower prices are attracting holiday home owners, property investors and developers.Read more...
UK government changes 15-year expat election bar
Many long-term British expats were outraged at being banned from voting in the EU Referendum. At least the rule is being changed before the 2020 electionRead more...
Seven film locations you’ll recognise in Florence
The film Inferno, starring Tom Hanks, had its world premiere in Florence this month. Most of the film was shot in the city, the birthplace of Dante.Read more...
Questions begin to be answered on Brexit
British expats in Italy have suffered from a falling pound, but they are beginning to solve their own problems, for example advertising rental homes elsewhere on the continent. Italy is in a problem solving mood generally, says our local writer Julia SilkRead more...