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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.
6 reasons to buy property in France right now
Reports show the number of Brits with second homes in France dropping for the first time in a decade. However, there are many reasons to buy property in France now. In fact, many of those once-owning holiday homes have decided to jump right in and are living here as permanent residents. Perhaps accelerated by the COVID pandemic, embracing the “life is too short” philosophy.Read more...
Brexit and France, a personal view
How is ongoing uncertainty over Brexit affecting the world of the expat in France? Property Guide’s writer in France reports on the mood among British owners.Read more...
How to lose £23 million on a Spanish property deal
When an overseas investor embarked on a restoration project in Spain, his company made millions on the building, but lost £20million on the currency. Here is why.Read more...
Britons still flock to Portugal, but with less cash
Despite Britain’s pending withdrawal from the European Union, and all the uncertainty that surrounds it, Britons are not being put off buying property in Portugal. The falling pound, however, seems to have dented budgets.Read more...
Cheaper Italian holiday homes
House sales have increased by 20% in Italian tourist resorts, as more people recognise the potential of investing in property in one of Italy’s wonderful holiday locations, at a time when prices have dropped by 2.5%.Read more...
Demand for property increases in Cyprus
The number of property transactions in Cyprus has risen sharply, as more and more overseas buyers head to the island. Great news for anyone with an eye on the long-term investment potential of their home.Read more...
A ten-step plan for post-Brexit overseas retirement
Brexit is raising all sorts of questions for the ten per cent of British people considering retiring abroad. One expert says that successful retirement will be possible whatever happens in the Brexit negotiations, you just need to prepare properly. Read his ten step plan.Read more...
Paris – a buying guide
With the 2024 Paris Olympics confirmed and President Macron bringing a new optimism to the City of Lights, we investigate the Paris property market. What is happening to prices, where will the Olympic effect be felt, and how is the city’s new mayor taking liveability to the heart of its future plans.Read more...
Keep yourself (and your house) cool in a heatwave
With temperatures over 40°C (104°F) in much of Italy last week, I have tried everything to keep the house and ourselves cool! Here are my ten best tips.Read more...
Currency becalmed, but storms ahead
Don’t assume that the lull in currency movement will continue. Clouds are bubbling up in the UK economy, there’s hot air in the Pacific and the Eurozone debt crisis could still whip up a storm.Read more...
Calm down dears, it’s only Brexit
The UK Ambassador in Spain calmed expats’ Brexit fears this week. Other good news included the arrival of Sky TV and yet more flights. No wonder Spain is still Rightmove’s most searched overseas location.Read more...