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French economy has ‘bounced back’ according to new report
A new report on the French economy suggests that it has bounced back quickly since the pandemic due to government support and other factors.Read more...
Why record numbers of Brits are interested in a home in Spain
Record numbers of Britons were keen to buy Spanish property this year, according to one overseas property portal.Read more...
Flybe to fly again
The airline once beloved by overseas property owners is set to fly again from “early 2022”. Flybe, which collapsed at the start of pandemic after several troubled years, has said it will restart operations from a new base in Birmingham next year.Read more...
Wine routes in the Troodos Mountains
Did you know that there are several wine routes that you can follow in the Troodos Mountains? At the end of each of these routes you will be able to actually taste the wine produced. There is simply nothing better than sipping wine in the fresh, cool air of the Troodos Mountain area and breathing in the wonderful smell of the tall, lofty pine trees that surround you.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...
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...
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...
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...
A guide to the Nouvelle Aquitaine: which department will suit you?
La Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest region in France, encompassing no less than 12 departments. The lovely city of Bordeaux is the largest city and as a whole, this area is one of the most attractive in which to buy property. It benefits from a good economy, tourism, agriculture, innovation and research, several ski resorts in the south and, naturally, a thriving wine industry.Read more...