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Retiring overseas: is it the lifestyle for you?
You’ve talked about it, dreamed of it, looked at the properties and considered the savings, maybe you’ve even waited for the cat to pop its clogs so you can do it (there’s no need to do that, by the way, cats can retire abroad too!). Now it’s time to retire overseas, but maybe you’ve got cold feet. Here we sift the pros and a few cons too.Read more...
Where can I still get a Greek Golden Visa for €250,000?
Beloved spots like Mykonos and Santorini are increasing their minimum spend to qualify for a Golden Visa to €500,000. But the great news is that most of the country, including Corfu and Crete, will retain the €250,000 real estate minimum. Find out where in Greece you can still get your hands on a Golden Visa with a budget of €250,000.Read more...
Clean Monday: Greece celebrates Lent with kite-flying
Let’s go fly a kite in Greece! Clean Monday marks the start of Lent in Greece. Following the festivities of carnival, it is a family celebration of kite-flying and fasting food. After years of hiatus due to the pandemic, this year’s Clean Monday was in full swing.Read more...
Radical proposals set to transform housing in Portugal
New measures concerning housing in Portugal have caused controversy recently.Read more...
7 signs spring is returning to France
Spring returning to France is a truly joyous time. It heralds the start of one of the best periods of the year ahead. After winters, during which many hide away and activity around villages is noticeably diminished, it is a time of great hope. And if you already live in France, you may have noticed some, if not all of these tell-tale signs.Read more...
What does Ireland’s economic boom mean for potential buyers?
Latest figures show Ireland as the star performer of all European economies, with growth there rocketing past all other EU nations. But how might this economic bullishness translate to its housing market? We look at the key indicators…Read more...
The most welcoming city in the world? It’s in Italy, naturally
A leading travel website has asked its clients where they felt most welcomed. No surprise to anyone, the winner was an Italian city. So, where is the friendliest city in Italy, and the most welcoming city in the world? Plus, five essential tips for welcoming your own guests.Read more...
You can still get your hands on Spain’s Golden Visa
As Portugal and Ireland wave farewell to their Golden Visa, we take a look at if Spain will do the same. For now, they have not!Read more...
No more Golden Visas for Portugal
The Portuguese Immigration and Border Service has just announced it will be shutting down its golden visa scheme.Read more...
A French property market update for spring 2023
Despite somewhat gloomy predictions “of a market reversal during 2022” by top French estate agents, the French Property Market is holding its own.Read more...
Should you invest in Spanish property in 2023?
A recent report by global property specialists has shown that investors are increasingly interested in property in Spain. We look into these figures and provide useful information on taxes to be aware of if you plan to rent out a Spanish property.Read more...