Property Guides 
Do I need to apply for French residency?
As the Brexit transition period comes to a close at the end of this year, you may be wondering what to do about residency if you’re currently living in France, or if you plan to move there before the 31st of December. We outline the key points about French residency in this article.Read more...
Property market update: the latest news from Spain
Unsurprisingly, the property market in Spain was on hold during the peak of the coronavirus crisis. Spain went into one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns and uncertainty was rife, meaning that interest in overseas property waned and the market came to a standstill. However, since the easing of restrictions in May, things have been improving.Read more...
Lively towns to buy in inland Andalusia
Travel just a few kilometres inland from Spain’s southern costas and you’ll find a world of rural tranquillity, bucolic beauty and a real sense of community. There are still plenty of other international residents too, but a more authentic Spanish feel. So where should you buy? Andalusia is a vast region, larger than Scotland, so we can’t cover the entire inland area. But we do highlight a few beautiful areas and lively towns to start your search.Read more...
Improve your Italian home and get a tax rebate
The Italian government wants you to improve your home. Or at least, it wants property owners to spend money on home improvements such as thermal insulation and solar power that gives work to Italian workers, as it coaxes the economy out of the post-Covid slump.Read more...
Will the UK allow travel to Portugal soon?
Could you travel to Portugal soon? There is speculation that Portugal could be taken off the UK’s exempt list at the end of August. However, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. So, what’s the situation looking like in Portugal and will Brits be able to enjoy the last of the summer there?Read more...
Five reasons to look at Silver Coast property
Many people visualising a life in the Portuguese sun instantly think of the Algarve region. The south of the country delivers millions of perfect holidays every year, so it’s no wonder people from other nations begin to imagine themselves living there. But as the locals are always keen to point out, there’s more to Portugal than the Algarve.Read more...
Perfect towns and villages in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees is a spectacular mountain range spanning around 430 kilometres between France and Spain. And maybe one of the many towns and villages of the Pyrenees could be your perfect place to settle!Read more...
Discovering the trails of inland Spain
The Spanish coastline is one of the most varied and favoured by people from all over the world. It is understandable that most want to buy a home by the sea. – in our 2020 Spain Survey, unsurprisingly the Costas remain the most popular destinations. However, around 29% of respondents said they would be looking to purchase farmhouses – in inland Spain.Read more...
Property, travel and visas: the latest from Canada
We look at how Canada is coping with coming out of lockdown, the property market and stringent travel restrictions, which could change very soon.Read more...
When can we buy property in Ireland again?
Ireland is being extremely cautious in moving out of its lockdown and that is showing in its very low infection rates. But with ‘phase 4’ in sight, what effect has it had on Irish property prices market and when will we be able to travel there?Read more...
Property market update: the latest from France
How has lockdown affected the French property market, prices and what types of properties are people looking for now? How has our new world changed things in France?Read more...