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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.
USA or Canada: where should you move?
English-speaking, check. Buzzing modern cities, check. Dramatic natural landscapes and access to the ultimate outdoors lifestyle, check. The North American continent certainly has the wow factor for foreign relocators. But should you pick Uncle Sam or The Great White North? Here are some differences between the USA and Canada to help you choose between the two.Read more...
More MPs back visa proposal for second-home owners in France
More and more French MPs and senators have confirmed their support for a new visa dedicated to second-home owners.Read more...
Foreign buyers’ favourite three regions in Spain
The data is in: the Valencian Community, Andalusia and Catalonia are the top regions that foreign buyers purchase a home in. Here, we look at what makes each area so desirable and where you might like to own a home.Read more...
Driving in France: Your dos and don’ts
There’s been a lot of news in France recently surrounding the dos and don’ts of driving in France as a non resident. A subject of interest to us all, as most people own and depend on vehicles (particularly in rural areas). Here we take a look at some of the headlines.Read more...
Should I buy a cheap Italian house?
It’s so exciting to find a cheap Italian house for sale, that’s well within your budget. But will it only need a lick of paint? Or does the low price indicate there may be other more urgent work needed. The big question is “Why is it so cheap?”.Read more...
Can I get a French mortgage as an international buyer?
Europe’s rising interest rates together with the fallout of Brexit and Covid lockdowns have caused a tightening of conditions in the French mortgage market, at least for UK and other international buyers. We answer some of the key questions for today’s borrowers across the Channel…Read more...
“Not science fiction”: a two hour flight from London to Sydney by 2033
Do you want to move to Australia but feel put off by the long flight across the world? That flight time could be cut to two hours by 2033. And we’re flying via space!Read more...
More than 200 Greece beaches to improve accessibility for wheelchair users
Greece is set to make 287 beaches more accessible for wheelchair users, with 220 of those intended to be ready this summer.Read more...
How could Australia’s federal budget impact you?
Australia’s federal budget comes promising all sorts that might lure you to its shores: more affordable childcare, reducing the cost of medicine, and energy saving initiatives (plus a nod to the Brisbane Olympics 2032). Here, we look at what the latest federal budget says about migration and its special emphasis on attracting skilled workers.Read more...
Government continues work to attract digital nomads to Portugal
Portugal welcomes overseas residents and has an established reputation for doing so. Thousands of individuals have decided to make Portugal their home due to the Golden Visa and the Non-Habitual Resident tax scheme.Read more...
What Britain and New Zealand’s historic ties mean for your emigration
As well as newly-crowned monarch of the UK, King Charles III is also the head of state in New Zealand. In this article we look at the UK and New Zealand’s historic ties and what they might mean for people looking to move there.Read more...