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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.
Excitement is in the air for Paris 2024
With the promise of ‘an Olympic ceremony like no other’, many are already excitedly counting down until Paris 2024. It will start on July 26th and finish on August 11th. Remembering the buzz of the Olympics in 2012, we’re watching with bated breath to see just what Paris 2024 has in store. Find out about new venues, the opening ceremony that you can attend for free, and how the Olympics could have a lasting impact on the property landscape in Paris.Read more...
Buying a holiday home – 10 sensible reasons to be spontaneous
The UK schools are breaking up for the summer holidays this weekend. So as thousands of families head off to the sun, here we offer ten reasons why it can make good sense to come back with the deeds to a holiday home in your luggage (or at least, to have done some of the legwork and made a good start).Read more...
Britons speed up French buying plans to beat Brexit
The latest figure reveal that British property buyers are rushing to buy in France before Brexit becomes a reality.Read more...
High-speed train travel in France
Jump on a train to your French home and you’ll enjoy a more relaxing experience as you take in the diverse landscape, and a rapid journey thanks to two new high-speed TGV routes.Read more...
Buying property in Spain: five top tips
Anyone buying a property in Spain should understand the market conditions and regulations before buying property there. Getting a team of professionals to support you, and being smart when it comes to exchanging and transferring currency will save you money.Read more...
Bargain homes and mortgages keep Brits buying
A year after the Brexit vote and despite doom-mongers’ predictions, nearly a third of all foreign property sales in France are made by British buyers.Read more...
Taking your dog to Italy
A diplomatic incident was avoided this week when the (great) Danes allowed an Italian chef to take his Argentinian mastiff, named Iceberg, back to Italy after more than a third of a million Italians pleaded for his life. Confused? Thankfully the rules about taking your dog to Italy are a little simpler to follow, reports our dog-friendly writer in Italy, Julia.Read more...
Property boom gives councils a billion euros
Portugal’s councils are enjoying a tax windfall in 2017, thanks to a strong property market and plenty of overseas investment.Read more...
British shopping and entertainment centre opening on Costa del Sol
The development of a state-of-the-art shopping centre in Torremolinos and the rise of Malaga as tourist destination are putting the Costa del Sol on the map whatever the weather.Read more...
Rent-to-buy: Unlocking doors in Italy
The rent-to-buy scheme in Italy is opening more doors to potential house buyers wanting to move into their dream home sooner, rather than later.Read more...
Overseas property roadshow arrives in Manchester
Property-hunters moved a big step closer to owning their dream home abroad this week, when they attended the exclusive Your Overseas Home event in Manchester.Read more...