Top tips for keeping cool in Greece
Try keeping cool when the temperatures in Greece are over 32°C (89.6°F) This summer, they even went into the 40s. Keeping the house cool, without spending a fortune on air-conditioning was a real challenge. But, through experience I have learnt several ways to keep cool, which I can share with you.Read more...
Expert comments on new residency rules for buyers in Cyprus
There is nothing stopping you buying property in Cyprus as a non-EU buyer. It’s when you want to stay to live or work there, that it can become a little confusing. The Cypriot government has systems in place to allow you to reside in the country and there’s a new rulingRead more...
Top news stories for property buyers in Spain
We’ve got top news stories for homebuyers and property owners in Spain. There are rumblings that the golden visa scheme could change or even end. Plus, Spain’s new Housing Law is favouring tenants over landlords.Read more...
Prepping your holiday home for rentals
Second homeowner in Spain, Richard Way has decided for the first time to prepare his property for the holiday rental market. Fresh off the plane from a fact-finding trip, he tells us how he plans to make this happen over coming months…Read more...
What will £250,000 buy you in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain?
So, you’ve decided you want to flee the UK property market and buy somewhere overseas, but the burning question is ‘Where?’ To help you decide and show you what’s currently available, I’ve gathered a few homes from top expat destinations France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.Read more...
How to keep your property in Spain cool
We adore Spain for being warmer than the UK. But that doesn’t mean that those of us from the land of grey skies and tall, narrow houses necessarily know what the best practice is for keeping a property in Spain cool. Here are our tips.Read more...
Where in Portugal will suit you best?
If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, or investing in a holiday home there, you have an exciting journey ahead, and plenty of fun decisions to make. From Northern Portugal to the Algarve to the Azores Islands, we look at areas in Portugal, so that you can decide where you would most like to own a home.Read more...
Discover the outstanding natural beauty of Akamas, Paphos
You might know Paphos for its temperate climate, beautiful harbour and ancient tombs, but did you know there’s another place of outstanding natural beauty just 40km away. Discover Akamas (Agamas), a peninsula just north of Paphos, along the western coast of Cyprus.Read more...
Excitement is in the air for Paris 2024
With the promise of ‘an Olympic ceremony like no other’, many are already excitedly counting down until Paris 2024. It will start on July 26th and finish on August 11th. Remembering the buzz of the Olympics in 2012, we’re watching with bated breath to see just what Paris 2024 has in store. Find out about new venues, the opening ceremony that you can attend for free, and how the Olympics could have a lasting impact on the property landscape in Paris.Read more...
Affordable and rural: Limousin has it all
If you’re looking for a rural home in France that’s both affordable and a nice place to live, have you considered Limousin? It’s a region in central France that’s often overlooked for its more rural neighbours, but that’s not to say it doesn’t have anything to offer. In fact, it’s quite the opposite..Read more...
4 Greek towns a short drive from an airport
When you step out of the airport, do you long to get to your accommodation as quickly as possible? Are you anxious to jump into your shorts and T-shirt, and relax in the sun. Then you should consider buying a home in a Greek town that is a short drive from an airport.Read more...