Moving to a new country is a big adventure for most kids – a bigger house, lots of space to play in outside, new places to explore… However, at some point, it is ‘back to school’ time, so you need to be organised in advance to make sure everything goes smoothly. Fortunately, New Zealand’s a relatively simple transition, as education in New Zealand is based on the UK’s system (and there are no real language barriers). Here’s what you need to know about schooling in NZ.
Sicily’s one of the most popular parts of Italy for expats. The island lifestyle – you’re never far from the sea – and the relaxed pace are big pluses for many of us. The affordable property prices are a big draw, too. Many expats find they can get a much bigger property in Sicily here for less than back in the UK.
The average age of Costa del Sol buyers is getting younger. This follows Brexit concerns sparking worries about uncertainty in the UK housing market and residency abroad. There’ll find plenty to keep themselves occupied here – we’ve had quite a packed calendar of events these last few weeks. Here’s your news round-up from Spain.
We’ve got plenty of stats coming out in an otherwise slow month here in Portugal. Construction’s booming, but tourist numbers are down – here’s the low-down.
The north of the Costa Blanca – the ‘white coast’ due to its sandy beaches – stretches from the city of Alicante up to Denia. It’s known for gorgeous beaches, fantastic food and drink and year-round sunshine. The WHO even considers it one of the healthiest places to live in the world. Many think the good-value homes are gone, but bargains are still out there. Today, we’re looking at why buying property in the north of the Costa Blanca is an excellent idea.
Anyone mourning the end of the football World Cup only had to wait 26-days for the Premier League to kick-off. If you can’t live without your footy fix, you’ll want to buy an overseas home somewhere you can watch the beautiful game in beautiful surroundings. So we’re taking you on a tour of European cities that combine a strong football pedigree with an appealing lifestyle.
