Our love affair with the Dordogne

The Dordogne is a truly beautiful department located in the Nouvelle Aquitaine in the south west of France. It has long been one of the most popular areas for many British people to visit and settle in as it has so much to offer: beautiful countryside, stunning towns and villages, medieval castles, prehistoric caves, a great climate, rich and varied food, pretty timber houses. The list goes on and on!

Film locations with amazing Italian properties

Are you dreaming about moving to a galaxy far, far away? Well you don’t actually need to go that far, as 4 Star Wars film locations are here in Italy, and they are all in great areas to buy a property.

How to renovate a property in Portugal

A property renovation in Portugal is an awfully tempting prospect. A quick browse through property listings for the country reveals an enormous selection of potential projects. These span ruins, places that only need cosmetic attention, and homes with exciting expansion options. But before you sign anything, check out our guide to renovating homes in Portugal, from costs per metre to planning rules. We’ve included a couple of potential Portuguse renovation projects too. 

A quick guide to taxes in Australia

There is nothing worse than being ill-informed about taxes and winding up with a tax bill much larger than expected! As a resident or non-resident in Australia you will likely need to pay income tax, and possibly capital gains tax and taxes for any businesses you run.

Italians take pride in the best roofs in the world

From the dome of the Pantheon to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the trulli of Puglia to the terracotta roofs of Florence, Italians craft the most beautiful ceilings and roofs in the world. In their more every day residences too, Italian builders take pride in a well-crafted rafter and a nice bit of slate. Just look upwards at the amazing roofs and ceilings of Italian character properties.

Moving to rural Ireland: follow in the Connor family’s footsteps

Making the life changing move to Ireland is a well-trodden path. One that is often taken in search of the type of idyllic rural life only the Emerald Isle can offer. Can you see yourself joining the thousands of overseas buyers who have already made the leap and are enjoying Ireland’s bucolic appeal for themselves?

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