The appeal of the Hérault in the south of France
Often overlooked for the more popular Dordogne or Charente by international buyers, the Hérault offers the best of both rural France and seaside resort towns.Read 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...
Basic Guide to Spanish Politics
Spain is in the midst of political turmoil that could directly affect British rights post Brexit. With elections coming thick and fast, read our guide to Spain’s big issues and main political parties That old Chinese curse “May you live in interesting times” seems about right for the political situation in Spain right now. It’s easy to forget that Spain only really became a modern democracy in the late 1970s after Franco died in 1975 – do you remember footage of the attempted coup in 1981? – and for local people it is a right not to be taken for granted. If you’re new to Spanish politicRead more...