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The French August shutdown: fact or fiction?
France is famous for many things. Baguettes, good food and good wine. But also the infamous French August shutdown. It is said that every year, the whole of France shuts down during this time when everyone chooses to take their summer holidays at the same time. But in the present day, is it really true? Or even possible? Or is it simply another urban myth?Read more...
“Holiday rentals pay for our Disney home’s running costs!”
Get it right and a holiday home in the Disney area of Florida should pay for itself in rentals. We meet one couple who share their own experienceRead more...
News and new laws from Spain
The best restaurants, the best beaches, new shopping opportunities and now safer roads. It’s win, win, win, win in Spain right now.Read more...
Macron victory “good news for French property”
The French property market is already recovering strongly, and the new French President says he will boost it further by reducing tax and building new homes. But will Emmanuel Macron have the power to implement his reforms? And do British buyers want that anyway?Read more...
New laws in France from May 2017
With Macron being the youngest President since Napoleon, some people over here have been getting a little nostalgic for France’s better days. One thing we have to thank Napoleon for is its strong regulatory instinct. France is a well regulated country and each month several new laws are passed. Some of these affect those who are considering buying property here.Read more...
Portuguese property market goes from strength to strength
Portugal’s property market looks stronger by the day, with a range of recent news reports highlighting impressive figures, rankings and statistics.Read more...
Italy are hot favourite to win Eurovision Song Contest
Do you remember Norman Tebbit’s “cricket test”? If you’re going to live in a country you should support the local team, he said. Well now, it’s the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, so hopefully you’re ready to get behind Italy’s dancing ape…Read more...
Buying a country house in Italy
If you have been watching the BBC 2 TV series, “Second Chance Summer: Tuscany”, and feel that life in the Italian countryside is for you, then Italy Property Guides can help you begin your search.Read more...
Le Pen or Macron: who would be better for the British in France?
If you’re buying in France, the result of the presidential election on Sunday is likely to have an impact on your right to move there, the cost of your home purchase and the society you’ll be living in.Read more...
Keeping up with the news in Spain
Buying a daily paper in English or Spanish or reading about the news online keeps you up to date with what is happening in your world. There is plenty of choice in both languages.Read more...
Cheap loans and tax breaks push home prices higher
French property prices are rising, mortgage rates are at rock bottom and new homes are going up at twice the UK rate of the UK. It all adds up to a buoyant French property market.Read more...