6 lesser-known European coasts to buy a home near
Looking for a beach home outside of the usual tourist resorts where you can enjoy an authentic local lifestyle and glorious scenery? We’ve picked some gorgeous coastal spots across Europe that are a little off the beaten track, in the hope one might just tickle your fancy!Read more...
Portugal property update: Rentals shoot up, Sale prices stabilise
In this Portugal property market update, we look at the current state of the rental and sales markets, and what it all means for overseas buyers.Read more...
France launches new early warning emergency alert system
The French Government announced the launch of a new early warning alert system that pushes out notifications to all smartphone users in the event of an emergency.Read more...
Could you buy a property in Olhão, the Algarve’s Moorish city?
A property in Olhão, in Portugal’s east Algarve, can deliver plenty for your money. Along with great value property, the town offers easy access to the rest of the Algarve. Is Olhão the region you’ve been searching for?Read more...
Where to buy property in rural Spain
Following two years of uncertainty, lockdowns and vaccinations due to the pandemic, Spain’s property market is booming. Buyers are heading for the countryside, swapping city apartments for spacious rural homes, both for second properties and main residences. But where should you buy property in rural Spain, and why?Read more...
Italian property under €200,000
In the 2022 Italy Property Guides survey, 52% of readers expressed the desire to buy an Italian property for less than €200,000. Almost a third of buyers wanted to spend between €100,000 and €200,000. So,we wondered, how realistic a budget is that? What size and sort of property can you expect to buy for that? And where in Italy will you get more for your money?Read more...
Why you shouldn’t worry about buying property in Italy
Some would-be buyers of Italian property are put off by the unfamiliarity of the legal process and the names of professional services they’re not used to, such as geometra and notary. In fact, they’re thinking about it the wrong way. The four main professionals in the Iitalian property buying process are there to help you. Let us introduce you to the licensed estate agent, lawyer, geometra and notary…Read more...
Could we see a new visa for homeowners in Spain?
A petition has been launched for the Spanish government to create a homeowner visa for non-EU citizens.Read more...
6 reasons to buy property in Angoulême, capital of the Charente
Angoulême is a stunning city located in the Charente department of the Poitou Charentes region. We explore 6 good reasons why this town and its surrounding villages are excellent places to choose for your property purchase.Read more...
5 surprising things that you need a French licence for
France, like anywhere else, requires you to attain licences to do many things legally. Tasks like exchanging driving licences and obtaining licences to run businesses may well be obvious. But here are some potentially surprising things for which you must also obtain a French licence.Read more...
6 steps to buying a home in Greece
Buying a property in Greece may be the best decision you ever make. Stunning beaches and scenery, affordable housing, delicious cuisine, friendly locals… we could go on and on about why Greece is an excellent choice for a holiday home or forever home. But how do you buy property in Greece? We outline the property buying process in six simple steps.Read more...