Property Guides

Understand American tax: your comprehensive guide

One thing most of us know (and like) about the USA is that it’s a work-hard, tax-low nation. But then you get to the check out and they ask for a “sales tax”? It’s confusing! Let’s understand US taxes…

Why Canada is the perfect place to get away from it all

In the current climate, you’d be forgiven for dreaming of places you could get away from it all once it’s over – and Canada certainly fits the bill. From the Atlantic coast to the Rocky Mountains, we explore our favourite places.

How France is coping with coronavirus

Unsurprisingly there are grave concerns about coronavirus in France and the government has taken strict and early measures to attempt to contain the virus. This is what lockdown in France means to us.

Swapping the city for the French countryside

Looking for a lifestyle change or a new way of working and living? Particularly for those of us who hail from big towns and cities in the UK, living in rural France is literally a breath of fresh air!

How is Greece coping with coronavirus?

Greece hasn’t been spared the coronavirus, although living on 227 islands its spread should be slower. We asked our writers there to comment on how expats are coping and the measures Greece is taking. Lynne reports from the Peloponnese and Diana from Corfu.

How is Coronavirus, or COVID-19, affecting Portugal?

How is coronavirus – Covid-19 – affecting Portugal? With most of Europe in lockdown to try and control its spread, how is Portugal coping and what is the expats’ view from the Algarve and the cities?

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