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Portuguese rental homes are being snapped up fast
A recent O Jornal Económico report reveals that tenants are snapping up approximately 17% of rental homes in Portugal within 24 hours of them going on the market.Read more...
The features and practices of the Cyprus National Health System/GESY
According to the latest statistics, 571 GPs, 1,900 specialists and 202 pediatricians have signed to join the GESY healthcare system to date. The system has been in operation for two years now, and overall, I think this aspect of Cyprus’s social reform has been successful.Read more...
Cruising to new adventures in Cyprus
As I’m sure you’ll remember from what I’ve told you in my other feature articles, Cyprus is a fantastic place. You’ve got what I call the sun, sea, and sand at your fingertips whenever you choose to enjoy them. You’ve also got fantastic local, cultural tavernas and cosmopolitan restaurants and bars too, plus hotels that are operated to very high standards. So, not only is Cyprus a great place to take a well-earned holiday, but it’s also a brilliant place to live.Read more...
Dublin or Donegal? Which county will you choose?
One of the main joys of Ireland is just how different each county is. From vibrant and colourful cities to jaw-dropping rugged landscapes, there is something for everyone in the Emerald Isle. Today we compare two counties, Dublin and Donegal, delving into what each has to offer, the best places to buy a home and how much it would cost you.Read more...
Regional Christmas traditions in France
Christmas in France is still very much a traditional affair. Different areas have slightly different traditions, all of which are very charming. Let us look at four different areas to find out just what they are.Read more...
Rod Stewart buys luxury Dublin penthouse
World-renowned singer, Rod Stewart, revealed recently that his love of Ireland has led him to buy an apartment in the exclusive Dublin 4 area.Read more...
Paris no longer world’s most expensive city
Last year, the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Paris as the most expensive city in the world to live. However, in 2021, the French capital has fallen to second place. We take a look at why this may be.Read more...
Your 10-step guide to owning a property by summer
Determined to make 2023 the year you buy a holiday home or move abroad? Before heading out to view properties and realise that dream, there’s important groundwork to be done first. Here’s our checklist of things you should be thinking about now. Follow these steps and you could be in your new home by summer…Read more...
Florida prices rising at 25%
Property prices in the US continued to leap ahead during the summer at a rate of 18.5%, according to the latest quarterly report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). But where are they rising fastest, and why?Read more...
Portuguese economy to “continue to grow above the European average in the coming years”
Portugal’s GDP saw the third highest growth in the eurozone in the third quarter of this year, something that Portuguese Minister of State and Finance, João Leão, believes “reinforces the confidence that Portugal will continue to grow above the European average in the coming years”.Read more...
5 affordable destinations for a holiday home in the Alps
Aside from the more famous, glamorous places in the Alps such as Courchevel, Meribel and Val d’Isere, there are some excellent lesser-known villages. You can enjoy a fabulous winter holiday in any of these locations and even buy your very own ski property. Here we explore 5 affordable destinations for a holiday home in the Alps.Read more...