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Canada relax ban on foreign buyers
On January 1st, Canada’s partial ban on foreign buyers purchasing property came into an effect. On March 27th, significant amendments were made to the prohibition. Fortunately, these changes make it easier for you to become a homeowner in Canada. Work permit holders and property developers – find out the good news.Read more...
Spotlight on Jávea, Costa Blanca
Earlier this month Jávea was in the news for all the wrong reasons as forest fires threatened its outskirts. Sometimes it’s only when it might be lost that we appreciate what we have, so now Javea is safe again, let’s look afresh at the appeal of this fashionable Spanish beach, says Richard WayRead more...
Merger in the south of France dents Catalan pride
A regional renaming in south-east France has put the Catalan nose out of joint. But you can’t keep a Catalan down for long, they’ll probably turn the event into a party. We live close to the Spanish border in an area sometimes known as Catalonia, which straddles both sides of the border. There are around 450,000 French Catalans, largely based around the city of Perpignan which was a strong fortress in medieval times. The Catalans are a proud people, with their own language; a rough mix of French and Spanish.Read more...
Spanish taxman’s spy in the sky
The Spanish tax authority’s use of drones and satellites has netted an extra 1.25 billion euros. Now it is extending the programme throughout the whole country and the Balearics. Don’t be caught out, make that declaration! The Spanish tax authority, called the Hacienda, is resorting to hi-tech methods to discover buildings which have not been declared for tax purposes. Since the end of 2014 they have found 1.69 million undeclared or illegal properties and they’re looking for more.Read more...
Firefighters save hundreds of British-owned homes
From Galicia to the Costa Blanca, Spanish firefighters have been battling wildfires that have devastated large areas perilously close to popular expats hotspots. The first few days in September have been the hottest in Spain since 1988, with temperatures in the south soaring to over 40º and leaving the countryside tinder dry. The conditions, helped by arsonists in some cases, have led to forest fires across the Spanish mainland.Read more...
Alicante Airport sees 16% boost in passengers
Record numbers of passengers flew into Alicante in the first six months of 2016, highlighting the increasing appeal of the Costa Blanca and its hinterland for off-season visitorsRead more...
How to be more Italian, in five easy lessons.
When you go to live in Italy you may wonder how you’ll get over the culture shock. Learn these five easy lessons to living like an Italian, however, and you’ll never want to queue, get drunk or wear socks with sandals againRead more...
Facebook founder visits Rome
How does Facebook help people keep in contact with family and friends through the bad and the good times?Read more...
Our local town Festa
The town Festa plays a big part in Italian communities, bringing people of all ages together to celebrate a colourful tradition.Read more...
The North and South of Italian property
Now is a great time to invest your hard earned savings in an Italian property that you can escape to and unwind.Read more...
The French Alps are not just for winter!
If you’re looking for a holiday home with a bit more va-va-voom, the French Alps are about the most exciting option on the planet for four-season thrill-seeking.Read more...