Cascais: a seaside haven 20 minutes from Lisbon
Just twenty minutes from Lisbon and you arrive at charming Cascais, a coastal town that has captured the hearts of European royalty and those looking for an escape from the capital. Could it capture your heart too? We’ve put together some reasons you might love owning a home there.Read more...
Buyers escape to Italy’s mountains – property news
Catch up with the latest property, travel and Covid-19 news. This month, Italy’s mountain properties have been attracting buyers from around the world, a dozen villages have been added to Italy’s list of “most beautiful”, Christmas markets are back, and there are new rules for drivers.Read more...
The villages in South Italy where you could pay less tax
Villages in South Italy with populations under 20,000, are offering a 7% flat rate tax when you become resident there in retirement.Read more...
The pros and cons of living in Spain
The only way to really know what it is like to live in a different country is by experiencing it yourself, or asking someone who already lives there. Local expat of 15 years, Sally, tells us the truth about living in Spain, including what she loves and what has taken her a little while to get used to.Read more...
What’s been happening in Spain? The latest news
What’s been happening in Spain recently? We caught up with local expat, Sally, who gave us the low down on the latest news there.Read more...
3 great retirement options on the Costa Tropical
The Costa Tropical is a picturesque stretch of coastline nestled between the Costa del Sol and the Costa de Almería in southern Spain. With a laid-back vibe, sub-tropical climate, beautiful beaches and impressive mountainous landscape, the Costa Tropical presents an exciting, unique and affordable retirement alternative to the likes of the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca.Read more...
Angoulême: the capital of Charente features in Wes Anderson’s latest film
You may have heard about or already seen Wes Anderson’s latest offering – The French Dispatch. The small town of Angoulême, nicknamed ‘the balcony of the southwest’, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine was chosen to represent the fictional town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. But why Angoulême?Read more...
How to make your overseas home eco-friendly
The recent COP26 summit highlighted just how urgently we need our homes to be carbon zero, and not just in the UK but across the globe. Here’s a guide to what this means when house-hunting abroad and how you can keep your carbon footprint to a minimum…Read more...
Which Spanish region has the lowest taxes for property owners?
Property owners in Spain must pay certain taxes, even if they are not a resident. How much tax you’ll pay depends on where your property is located, as each Spanish region sets their own rate.Read more...
Webinar transcript: Buying in south-west France
Recorded at Your Overseas Home Virtual on 13 November 2021, overseas property writer Richard Way spoke to two leading experts in buying property in France. We hope you find the information helpful. Please contact our team on 020 7898 0549.Read more...
Crisis over? Cyprus powers back from Covid
Having come through the pandemic relatively well, Cyprus is looking to regrow its economy fast. For that it is dependent on tourism and investment from overseas. Right now, the signs are good, say European Union officials.Read more...