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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.
UK foreign office: the documents you’ll need for travelling to Spain
If you are planning a holiday or a viewing trip to Spain soon, you’ll need more than just your passport to pass through. Plus, find out why now is a great time for a viewing trip.Read more...
How to keep your property in Spain cool
We adore Spain for being warmer than the UK. But that doesn’t mean that those of us from the land of grey skies and tall, narrow houses necessarily know what the best practice is for keeping a property in Spain cool. Here are our tips.Read more...
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...
Rental properties, driving regulations and local elections: your latest news from Spain
From new laws on renting a property to the upcoming local elections, Sally – who writes for us from sunny Spain – offers a round-up of news this May.Read more...
Orlando: one of the most climate-resilient cities in the USA
Have you factored in climate-resilience into your search for a city in the USA to move to? Orlando has been recognised for its climate resilience.Read more...
Italy’s most beautiful villages of 2023 (for homebuyers!)
Italy is rightly proud of its villages and determined to protect their natural appeal while encouraging more people to visit and live there. There’s a warm welcome for home buyers, including the famous one-euro homes in Italy deals. Here is our pick of the three most beautiful villages in Italy for homebuyers in 2023.Read more...
How to make sure your passport is valid for travel amid current strikes
Workers at the UK passport office, known as HMPO, will be on strike for five weeks from 3rd April till 5th May and it’s rumoured to affect up to 1 million applications.Read more...
Where in France has good health coverage?
Overall, the French healthcare system is efficient and effective. However, in some areas, there are not enough doctors. We look at the impact that this has had on French healthcare and the solutions the government are proposing. Furthermore, we offer tips for navigating French healthcare, especially if you are in an area that is low on doctors.Read more...
Meet Melton: the suburb that made Melbourne more populous than Sydney
For the first time in over 100 years, Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as Australia’s biggest city. Melbourne last held this title in 1905.Read more...
Why spring is a great time for your viewing trip to Greece
With a winning combination of an increase in the number of direct flights from the UK to Greece and pleasant, warm weather, we discuss why spring is an ideal time for going on a viewing trip and setting your property plans in motion.Read more...
Italy’s wine regions and where to buy properties by vineyards
Buy a property by a vineyard and you’re almost guaranteed a view, no large scale development nearby and of course, lovely local wine. Here we check out some options for properties in Italy’s wine regions.Read more...