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The pluses (and minuses) of buying a historic house in Italy
Buying a historic house in Italy offers the chance to own a piece of the richest, grandest culture in the western world. But if you’re tempted by the beauty and splendour of a Renaissance, Baroque or even a Roman home, what should you consider?Read more...
6 steps to buying a home in Greece
Buying a property in Greece may be the best decision you ever make. Stunning beaches and scenery, affordable housing, delicious cuisine, friendly locals… we could go on and on about why Greece is an excellent choice for a holiday home or forever home. But how do you buy property in Greece? We outline the property buying process in six simple steps.Read more...
Cyprus relaxes Covid entry requirements
Earlier this month, Cyprus changed its Covid rules, both for visitors and for the Cypriot population. So, what are the rules currently and do they benefit you?Read more...
How to survive the rising cost of living in Spain
While Spain ranks highly for affordability in Europe, it hasn’t escaped the rising prices brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In this article, we share some top tips on how to not only survive, but also thrive, during the rising cost of living in Spain.Read more...
5 places to find a touch of luxury in Portugal
With more and more celebrities and royals choosing Portugal as a place to live, here are five places where you can find a touch of luxury in Portugal.Read more...
Boxing Hare Brewing: the authentic taste of Britain comes to France
Whilst people move to France for a complete change of lifestyle, many still need to work and look to establish a new business here. With some providing holiday accommodation, others choose an entirely different route. We spoke to Norman and Jill Atkinson who told us about their move and establishing their brewing business in a quiet corner of southwest France.Read more...
Enjoy the best of the seaside and countryside in the Herault
The Herault is one of the loveliest departments in the south of France. Making up part of the Languedoc Roussillon, it has been in the greater region of Occitanie since 2016. Whether you prefer the countryside or the beach, there are plenty of places to choose from. Here we bring you 5 of the best towns/villages to whet your appetite for a visit.Read more...
3 French locations listed amongst best ‘hidden gems’ in Europe
European Best Destinations (EBD) has realised its annual list of “Best Hidden Gems in Europe”. In the top twelve, three beautiful French locations are listed. So, why did they make the list and could they be good choices for your property purchase?Read more...
TV stars renovate one-euro house in Italy
A new BBC TV show is set to rejuvenate a one-euro home in Italy and along with it the dream of many would-be expats to make the move to one of Italy’s prettiest – and most affordable – locations.Read more...
Spain tops rankings for beaches and affordability
Spain has once again come out on top in two recent surveys. The first, conducted by the Post Office Travel Money, revealed that Spain is the best value travel destination, while the second saw it retain its title of the most Blue Flag beaches.Read more...
How is Ireland coping with the cost-of-living crisis?
Like most countries, Ireland is dealing with a cost-of-living crisis. Prices for food, energy, accommodation and more are rising due to the war in Ukraine, the post-pandemic economy and other issues.Read more...