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...
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...
Follow Le Tour 2017 for your mountaintop French home?
Homes with mountain views are abundant in France and they’re not all in the Alps or Pyrenees. Follow Chris Froome up these three mountain ranges in next year’s Tour de France, for a rural home with four-season appeal and rooms with viewsRead more...
Portugal rolls out the red carpet to foreign property buyers
Chinese investors, property buyers and companies have long shown an interest in Portugal. The Portuguese government is keen on the cash and it could have impacts on British buyers in Portugal too.Read more...
Falling pound brings belt-tightening but no panic
After a period with little news about the realities of impending Brexit for expats in Portugal and elsewhere, solid details have finally started to emerge.Read more...
Weak sterling means most Brits spending less than €150,000
A weaker exchange rate isn’t deterring British buyers, we’re just dropping our budget. Even at lower prices the dream of owning a property in the sun goes on.Read more...
10 Cheapest Properties Abroad
How many of us, when we’re abroad, spend our time looking in estate agent windows thinking, “Oooh, we could afford that. Shall we?” Compared to the astronomical price of UK property, a cottage in northern France, a holiday condo in the US or a sea-view apartment on a sunny Spanish costa can seem very reasonable indeed.Read more...
Delving deeper into US property data
Shortage of new houses, a strong economy and low interest rates is adding up to stifled demand at the affordable end of US property. That’s the opinion of America’s top property analysts.Read more...
It’s not just our dream, it’s our grandchildren’s too!
Today we chat to a British grandmother about how her family life has been transformed since she purchased a holiday home in Florida.Read more...
Spain’s season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
If you enjoy sampling local food and drink and want a day out with family, Spain’s regional food festivals are great places to visitRead more...
Now is the time to make an offer on French property
Some French houses have been on the market for years and desperately need a new owner. Be bold and make an offer! The French property market remains firmly on the side of the buyer in the autumn of 2016, with prices remaining stable generally. Some areas have even seen falling prices over the last few years and although there are signs of a small increase in certain areas, bargains are still to be found across many parts of the country.Read more...