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...
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...
Retiring overseas: is it the lifestyle for you?
You’ve talked about it, dreamed of it, looked at the properties and considered the savings, maybe you’ve even waited for the cat to pop its clogs so you can do it (there’s no need to do that, by the way, cats can retire abroad too!). Now it’s time to retire overseas, but maybe you’ve got cold feet. Here we sift the pros and a few cons too.Read more...
Limassol vs Larnaca: Which location suits you best?
So, you’re looking to buy a property in Cyprus? Great choice! The balmy Mediterranean climate ensures warm summers and mild winters, plus, the main cities have homes to suit all tastes and budgets.Read more...
10 things that might surprise you about life in Spain
Keen to make Spain home and curious to know what life is like? What better source than an expat celebrating her eighteenth year in the country. From two surnames to kooky festivals, discover fifteen things about life in Spain that might surprise and even tickle you.Read more...
Retiring to the USA: Where to move to escape the (personal income) taxman
Find out how to access your pension from the USA and the states that have no personal income tax.Read more...
6 excellent holiday home locations in France
France has long been one of the most popular countries to buy a second home. It boasts gorgeous beaches, verdant countryside, delicious food, wine and is home to a whole host of beautiful towns and villages. But where to start your search?Read more...
Unlock the doors to life in the one of the world’s happiest cities
The Happy City Index awards cities across the world with a bronze, silver or gold for the quality of life enjoyed by its citizens. Find out which cities top the leaderboards.Read more...
Living the dream? Moving to a French village
Will it be like the opening of Beauty and the Beast? (You have seen it haven’t you? Check it out here). Belle, strolling through the village, past the boulangerie, through the flower market, bantering with the washerwomen, saying bonjour to all and sundry… But what is it really like to live in a French village?Read more...
Greek festivals to add to your calendar this autumn
Greece in autumn. The weather is pleasantly warm, the tourist crowds are sparser and prices are lower. It’s also a fantastic time of year for festivals and a chance to experience an authentic side to Greece. Whether celebrating a good harvest or honouring a patron saint, out comes the food and drink, and a chain of people dancing the traditional Dances in costume.Read more...
Discover three beautiful Ionian islands this autumn
Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada are among a group of Ionian Islands in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece. They are loved for their turquoise waters, beaches and beautiful landscapes.Read more...