Where to find New Zealand’s most affordable homes
Thinking about buying a home in New Zealand but not sure where? From the sweeping seascapes of Cape Reinga in the north to the grassy, mountainous Greenhills in the south, there are so many beautiful places in the country that settling on one location can seem like an impossible task. So, to help narrow down your search, let’s start with the places with the most affordable homes…Read more...
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...
How to buy a dreamy Greek home with an olive grove
Have you been dreaming of escaping the bores and strings of modernity to retreat to rural Greece? How would you like to experience a taste of authentic Greek culture and own a home with an old grove? Properties with olive groves are historic, beautiful, delicious and potential money makers. We delve into the practicalities.Read more...
The new EU travel rules and how they will affect you
The new travel rules within the EU may sound complicated but they are not really! Let us take a look at how they will affect you when travelling within the Schengen Area.Read more...
Spanish property market thrives in 2024: a comprehensive review
Buoyant has been the buzzword in the Spanish property market during the first half of 2024. As price growth stabilises and mortgages become more attainable, demand has increased up and down the Costas. Here are some interesting observations from the industry’s key data resources.Read more...
Why the super-rich are buying property in Milan
Milan is a city in northern Italy and the regional capital of Lombardy, which is the second-most populous city after Rome. It attracts millions of tourists, designers and artists each year who come to experience the Italian lifestyle in a vibrant city.Read more...
Albacete, an inland gem in southeastern Spain
Today, we’re delve into the lifestyle offered by Albacete, a gorgeous province and city in southeastern Spain. Overseas buyers tend not to pop Albacete at the top of their list of locations to buy in, but it is ideal for those seeking an authentically Spanish area.Read more...
Discover 8 cities along Via Appia, the road with World Heritage Status
As the first great Roman road, Via Appia is still regularly referred to in Italy as “Regina Viarum,” queen of roads. Although large sections are no longer visible, recognition from UNESCO has raised hopes of uncovering and preserving more sections of the 800km long road.Read more...
How to save on flights to your overseas home
From packages offering unlimited flights to just being clever about how and when you book airfares, we explore options for getting value for money when taking regular flights to your overseas home.Read more...
Taming the beast: French paperwork, a guide for expats and locals alike
Whether you live in France full or part-time, you will at some point come across French bureaucracy. However much we all love France, very often you will hear people sigh when you mention the paperwork in France which can be somewhat cumbersome.Read more...
10 properties in France that’d make a charming second home
Each year we run a survey to find out what you want to know about buying in France. Whether that’s an insight into the buying process, how to get your pension in France or a collection of properties suited to your requirements, it helps us gauge what you’re looking for.Read more...