Property Guides 
5 of the best villages to buy property in Occitanie
With the lovey “pink city” of Toulouse roughly at its centre, Occitanie stretches from its northern and western border, from the Nouvelle Aquitaine right the way down to the border with Spain in the south and the Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur in the east.Read more...
Moving to France: financial advice from the experts
Our partner, Your Overseas Home, recently hosted their ‘Your move, your money’ webinar about moving to France. Speaking to experts from Smart Currency Exchange and the Spectrum IFA Group, they covered all matters financial, from pensions and inheritance to taxes.Read more...
Spain Property Market Update: June 2021
After a year or so of disruption due to the pandemic, how has the Spanish property market fared? We take a look at the latest data and trends in our June 2021 update…Read more...
Could you live near a water park in Spain?
Thanks to Spain’s glorious climate, one can enjoy water parks for most of the year. When you’ve had enough of days on the beach, they are very popular places to entertain the family, so living close to one is a bonus.Read more...
Why buy in northern Portugal?
While the sunny south is understandably popular with expats, the North of Portugal – or Região Norte as it’s known in Portuguese – is also well worth a look.Read more...
Portugal Property Market Update: June 2021
Portugal is very much open for business again. In this property market update, we look at what you can expect if you visit the country to go house hunting, and what’s happening with the market generally.Read more...
10 ways to enjoy your new life in la Nouvelle Aquitaine
The outdoor lifestyle in France is one of the biggest attractions for people looking to move here permanently. Whatever your situation, or your likes or dislikes, with the range of activities on offer here there is always something for everyone!Read more...
Can you work remotely – and efficiently – from Italy’s countryside?
Can you work online from the Italian countryside? Over the past year many of us have adapted to working from home, with varying degrees of success! The growth in smart working has had two interesting effects. Firstly, it has increased the demand for homes out of the city, with space to work and enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Secondly, it has led many of us to rethink our plans for moving abroad. After all, why shouldn’t “home” be in the Italian countryside? For the second point, please refer to our visa and residency pages. Essentially, you can stay in the European UnionRead more...
5 quirky Spanish beach towns
Spain enjoys over 3,000 miles of coastline and has more Blue Flag beaches than any other country! With beautiful coastal towns in abundance, it can be tricky to narrow down your property search.Read more...
Full steam ahead on post-Covid travel to Italy
Italy is using part of its multi-billion euro Covid recovery fund to speed up transport services. While most of that will be on high-speed lines, nearly half a billion euros will be spent reopening train lines to more remote villages, including bringing steam engines back to tourist lines. It all adds up to a significant boost for those looking for a new life, or a holiday home in Italy, whether in the cities or the countryside.Read more...
Affordable retirement spots on the Cote d’Azur
The Cote d’Azur, often known as the French Riviera, has always been one of the most desirable parts of France in which to buy property. The very name seems to conjure up an image of sun drenched sandy beaches, sophisticated towns, beautiful ancient villages and probably ports full of glamorous yachts.Read more...