5 charming Canadian beach towns
We may associate it with the mountains, but Canada is also home to the world’s longest coastline – totalling 202,080 kilometres. Today, we’re going to look at five characterful towns dotted along it. Perhaps, you’ll want to call one of these towns home. Or, you’ll just pop to one of these towns for a seaside getaway.Read more...
10 reasons why expats love France
France, our nearest neighbour, has long been a top favourite when it comes to buying property abroad. Some say there is an enduring love affair between our 2 countries and it is easy to see why.Read more...
Don’t get caught out! 5 things to be aware of renting out property in Greece
Renting out your Greek property is an effective way to make an extra income. However, there are rules and regulations to be aware of before you start renting out to holidaymakers.Read more...
Taxes in Portugal: What you need to know
If you’re considering buying property in Portugal, one of your top concerns will undoubtedly be ‘can I afford it,’ and ‘what will it cost once I’m there?’Read more...
Living the good life in France – Stoney Oak Family Farm
Some people looking to start their new life in France, arrive as retirees. Perhaps searching for a change of lifestyle and to live out their golden years in a peace. But others still have to work. And sometimes, despite best-laid plans, life can start to take you in completely different directions than you originally envisaged.Read more...
How is France coping with the cost-of-living crisis?
The rising cost of living is of paramount concern to people worldwide. But what is the current situation in France? And what is the French government doing to help combat this?Read more...
3 fantastic Portuguese properties for every budget
Whether you’ve got 70k or 370k to spend, Portugal has properties of all sizes for every budget.Read more...
Andalusia wants you! Tax changes tempt expats
The government of Andalusia, Spain’s region that includes so many of our favourite retirement hotspots including the Costa del Sol and Almeria, has cut taxes to encourage more international residents. See what it could mean for you.Read more...
Ireland Property Market Update
For buyers new to the Irish market, a useful guide to what’s happening there is the quarterly report by the country’s leading portal, Daft.ie. To help you research your new home in the Emerald Isle, we’ve scanned their latest set of figures, which covers the second quarter of 2022, and listed our key findings.Read more...
How we live in Italy for less than €520 per month
At a time when the cost of living and household bills are rising across the world, it makes me glad that we made the choices we did when buying and renovating our home in Italy.Read more...
The “albergo diffuso” reviving Italian villages
An albergo diffuso, literally “widespread hotel” is an idea whose time has come. It’s a type of hotel woven through the very heart of an Italian village, creating jobs and a future for the local community. It offers opportunities for international investors too, or even joining together with friends. So what’s it all about?Read more...