A brief analysis of the French election results
The last few weeks have seen the UK and France share similar feelings of disappointment in light of elections on both sides of the channel.Read more...
New flights to Cyprus from UK regions
If you’ve been waiting to travel to Cyprus this summer, there’s great news from the airlines. There will be 50 airlines serving the island’s two airports – Larnaca and Paphos – including five new ones. Moreover, they cover all corners of the UK.Read more...
Why you’ll love living in Larnaca
Larnaca, on the eastern side of Cyprus, is a liveable mix of gorgeous beaches, marinas, country walks and cafe culture. You’ll love living in Larnaca…Read more...
“We loved Lake Como so much, we made an offer on a home there from the UK!”
The first time Mark Eley went on a family holiday to Lake Como he was smitten with the place, and after two more trips to this scenic corner of Italy, it was just a matter of time before he realised his dream of buying a home there.Read more...
8 great reasons to buy property in Manche
For many of us traveling from the UK, Manche is the first we see of France, as we arrive at ports like Cherbourg and St Malo. But as we drive off the ferry and speed down to Nouvelle Aquitaine or Brittany, this beautiful and rugged coastal department certainly bears taking a closer look, especially the pretty and affordable property in Manche.Read more...
7 tips for renting a property in Portugal before buying
Renting a property in Portugal is a great way to prepare yourself for buying a place of your own. It gives you the chance to “live like a local” and experience what your future in Portugal could look and feel like. It’s a low-risk way to try out the lifestyle and determine whether it suits you.Read more...
Will demand keep the Portugal property market buoyant in 2022?
The Portugal property market seems to be defying the expectations of some pundits. Could excess demand result in further price rises in 2022?Read more...
The best places to buy a home in Spain, according to an international property expert
Former Spain Property Guides and A Place in the Sun editor Richard Way has not just been one of the UK’s foremost international property experts for nearly 20 years but is also a homeowner in Spain. As thousands of us plan viewing trips to Spain this spring and summer, we asked him to suggest some areas where he would personally recommend buying the perfect home…Read more...
Barcelona named ‘the best city on Earth’
The best city on Earth is quite the statement. But according to a comprehensive research study by The Telegraph, Barcelona is just that.Read more...
East vs west Crete: which would suit you best?
Greece’s largest island, Crete is also the country’s most popular destination for foreign homeowners. Historically, most resident expats prefer the island’s more traditional west and while the east is known for its handful of lively holiday resorts, one corner there has become a hot spot for luxury living…Read more...
Turin in the spotlight as Eurovision comes to town
Easy to reach, wealthy and liveable, Turin is a city it’s easy to fall in love with. So with nearly 200 million viewers from around the world likely to watch Italy host The Eurovision Song Contest from the city next week, we went to have look.Read more...