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Read the latest property news from all around the world from our expert writers located all over the world. Get the latest on buying, travel, emigration, retirement and much more. Whether you are buying a sunny property to spend your summers, or making a big move abroad you will find everything you need to know here.
Should you worry about France’s second home tax?
Certain parts of the press have been full of outrage over, as the Daily Mail put it: “Macron destroying the dream of owning a holiday home in France”. So, how worried should you be about increases to France’s second homes tax?Read more...
What’s the latest in the Cypriot property market?
International buyers can’t seem to get enough of property in Cyprus right now. The latest data shows Paphos, Limassol and Famagusta are all experiencing increased interest from foreign investors, thanks to new projects, an improving economy and better flight links.Read more...
News roundup from France
Family allowance Family allowance for families with two children or more will rise by 1%. The increase in the means-tested allowance will be in line with inflation for 2017. The same will apply to other benefits like early childcare assistance (PAJE) and the back-to-school allowance. The minimum pension will also rise to €833 per month.Read more...
News from Spain: flights, internet, Catalonia and much more
Mini radar speed cameras The Spanish General Directorate of Traffic implemented the use of invisible speed cameras over the Easter period. The move aimed to reduce the number of road deaths and injuries.Read more...
Portugal considers proposals to manage boom in short-term rentals
Portugal’s short-term property rental industry is booming, but challenges that have arisen from this success need addressing.Read more...
Portugal continues to attract British property buyers
Portugal’s property market remained popular in 2017, with British buyers making up a significant proportion of foreign transactions, according to figures from estate agency franchise ERA.Read more...
Transition deal – what it means for you.
The announcement on Monday (19th March) that the UK’s post-Brexit transition deal with the EU will continue to 31st December 2020 offers a breathing space to British people retiring or relocating to European Union countries. Here are some pointers for British citizens planning to buy a home and start a new life in Europe, before or after Brexit…Read more...
Could you live in Corfu like the Durrells?
As the third series of The Durrells begins this weekend on ITV, fans of the show may once again begin to consider if they could live in Corfu? The Greek island has always had a special place in the heart of the British, and the feeling is mutual.Read more...
€1 Italian homes
The news has spread around the world that you can buy a €1 home in Italy. Could it really be true?Read more...
Ongoing buoyancy gives reassurance to foreign buyers in France
More properties are being bought and sold in France than ever before, as average house prices creep back towards their peaks of 2011 and cheap mortgages attract both French and foreign buyers, highlighted one of France’s most prominent property reports in February.Read more...
Florida: rental market heaven
Year-round sun, fantastic beaches and world-class leisure and business facilities – it’s little wonder Florida is regarded as the best State to buy rental property in the USA this year, according to a report just published by one of the country’s leading rental management platforms.Read more...