Why you should buy in France’s Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region
The region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (known as PACA) has long been a firm favourite with international residents. As a land of sunshine, sea and majestic mountains, dotted with historical sights and farmland growing natural produce, it’s easy to see why.Read more...
Your mid-year international property market update: Spain, France, Italy & Portugal
Halfway through the year is a fitting time for a review of key property markets. We summarise conditions and pick out headline trends in our favourite destinations as summer 2024 starts to hot up.Read more...
Where to buy a home near Italy’s best beaches
Italy has more coastline than France or Spain, and whichever bit of coast you choose you know there will be lively cites, gorgeous landscape and everything else we love about italy not far away. But here we offer a selection of sensational seasides (and a few lakes too) with excellent property options nearby.Read more...
Where in Italy has the best weather for property buyers?
Do you like four seasons, with proper snow in the winter, or somewhere that’s warm all year? Are you only happy if the sun is cracking the pavement, or a bit nervous about the heat? Is a sea breeze on your essentials list and is frost a total no-no?Read more...
Discover Australia’s short-term rental boom
Australia’s rental market has a unique quirk that has left expatriates and tourists alike scratching their heads.Read more...
What is the future of short-term rentals in Spain?
In the wake of Barcelona announcing a ban on tourist apartments by 2028, we look at whether the rest of Spain will follow suit and what this could mean for the future of short-term rentals.Read more...
Italy offers up to €30,000 for those who move to rural Tuscany
Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of Tuscany’s rolling hills, sipping your morning espresso while gazing at vineyards bathed in golden sunlight. Now, picture getting paid up to €30,000 to make that dream a reality!Read more...
Key takeaways from the Global Liveability Index 2024
Many people move overseas for a better quality of life. And what better place to look for statistics on where is best for liveability than the Global Liveability Index?Read more...
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...
How is Paris faring ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games?
This year, Paris will host the summer Olympics. The games run from 26th July until 11th August and 10,500 athletes from all over the world will be competing in 329 events. The Paralympics take place soon after from 28th August – 8th September with 4,400 athletes competing in 549 events.Read more...
A rundown of the snap election in France for foreign buyers
French president Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for a snap election has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. As foreign investors in French real estate, you’ll want to know what’s at stake and how it might impact your purchase or new life in France. Let’s break it down.Read more...