Property Guides 
5 fabulous Dordogne villages with a buzz
The Dordogne has long been one of the most popular areas of France for British people to visit and move to. Brimming with history, utterly beautiful countryside and chocolate box villages, it’s easy to get to from the UK, offers fantastic local food and wine, and excellent value for property.Read more...
Could this new scheme make Greece your retirement destination?
If you’ve ever fancied moving to Greece, now could be a great time to take the plunge. The Greek government has announced plans for a new approach to help the country recover from the coronavirus crisis – a tax scheme to encourage overseas pensioners to retire in Greece.Read more...
Equity release, your questions answered
Equity release allows you to live your life to the full, while remaining living in your family home. In recent years there has been a huge growth in innovative equity release products, at low interest rates and with bargains to be had. It can be organised quickly and efficiently too, in around six weeks from initial consultation. But there are restrictions, and some potential clients have concerns about losing their home. So what do you need to know?Read more...
Flights, ferries, trains – your Spain travel update
For property buyers in Spain, this summer presents a unique opportunity to purchase in a buyer’s market with far fewer tourists (and in time for Brexit). So how do you get to Spain? Read our Spain travel update.Read more...
Quarantine “abandoned” as British head to Portugal
Interest in Portuguese property is surging among UK buyers, showing that neither Covid-19 not diplomatic bickering can dull enthusiasm for a life in Portugal.Read more...
Affordable rural idylls in the Corrèze
If you’re searching for your perfect new life in France, discovering the Corrèze could be the answer. Home to several of the officially named “Most beautiful Villages in France”, this area has lots to offer.Read more...
Could you be an estate agent in France?
Would you like to be an estate agent in France? If you love the country and its homes as much as we do at France Property Guides, it might sound like your dream opportunity. So how can you start your career in French property?Read more...
Is now the time to buy in Spain?
The news from Spain this week is mainly very positive: the beaches, shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs are open again, but all with safety measures in place to protect both employees and the public.Read more...
Have a safe trip to Italy
Many people are waiting for the green light to travel to Italy. They want to know who can enter, and if it’s safe to go to Italy right now.Read more...
The most sought after villages in France, according to the French
A compelling TV competition programme, showcasing “the most preferred villages of French people”, has aired this week in France. There were 14 beautiful French villages listed, all vying for the title of “Le village prefere des Francais 2020”. Voting was open to viewers of this series until March 19th 2020. It is all about showing off France’s beauty.Read more...
New rules for Spanish beaches this summer
By the 23rd of June, all of Spain was out of lockdown and the government’s State of Alarm will not be renewed. Power has already been returned to the 17 Autonomous Regions, meaning that each will determine how to proceed with keeping a check on COVID-19 and re-introducing tourism. The latter is vital to Spain’s economy, being 15% of its GDP. But, in the aftermath of 3 months in lockdown, not all tourists are equal.Read more...