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Discover Asturias, now in easier reach of Madrid
A lusciously green region of northwestern Spain, Asturias, just became better connected to Madrid through the opening of a new high-speed railway. Find out why you will love this beautiful region.Read more...
Is remote working affecting property prices in Ireland?
House prices are rising all over Ireland as buyers take the opportunity to relocate following months of uncertainty. However, a report has revealed that prices in the countryside are rising more rapidly than those in the city, largely due to a surge in remote working.Read more...
Why now is the time to find property bargains in Italy
If you’ve been debating buying a property in Italy, there has never been a better time to find a bargain. The pandemic has resulted in financial conditions that favour buyers, but they won’t last forever…Read more...
How does healthcare in 10 popular expat countries measure up?
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s just how important accessible healthcare is for expats. So, if you’re planning a move, you’ll definitely want to factor health policies into your decision. But healthcare can differ depending on which country you’re living in, and each country has its own policies and financing models that affect how much you get for your money. The task, then, is to find out which countries offer the highest standard of care relative to the cost.Read more...
Record transactions and new trends: France property market round-up
Notaires de France has released brand-new data on the French property market, revealing how it performed over the past year and some surprising trends. We provide a round-up of the key points.Read more...
Could we see an end to the 90- and 180-days rule in the Costa Blanca?
Authorities in the Costa Blanca are pushing to allow Brits to stay for more than 90 days in Spain without a visa.Read more...
The beautiful department of the Haute Garonne
The Haute Garonne is one of the loveliest departments of mid France. Named after the river Garonne, it used to be in the Midi Pyrenees region, but now forms part of the huge area of Occitanie. We have picked 5 lovely towns and villages for you here which would be great in which to buy property.Read more...
France’s ‘winter truce’ began this week
As of November 1, France’s annual ‘winter truce’, or trêve hivernale, started and will continue until March 31. But what is it and how does it impact property buyers?Read more...
You loved the movie, now buy the house!
Ever watched a movie and thought “I’d love to live there”? Being somewhat photogenic, Italy has been the luscious backdrop for dozens of movie greats. But where are they? Let us take you on a trip to Italy’s most famous film sets… No matter how weak the story line, I can watch a film showing Italy, over and over again, just to see the Italian locations. I watched Inferno just after visiting Florence, and spent most of the film spotting places I’d seen. “Look there’s the Boboli gardens, the font in the baptistery, and Palazzo Vecchio”.Read more...
If you love Tuscany, you will also love Umbria
If you are searching for a scenic location rich in history and art, where your budget will stretch to a property larger than a bedsit in Florence, then Umbria is just the place. Just like neighbouring Tuscany you will find rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, woods, lakes, rivers and mountains. There are country lanes bordered with cypress trees, and charming hill top villages to explore. No wonder, the Umbria tourism website , refers to it as the “Green heart of Italy” (Cuone verde d’italia)Read more...
9 out of 10 expats recommend moving to Cyprus, according to new survey
Cyprus has ranked among the best countries in the world for quality of life, with 9 in 10 expats recommending moving there, according to a new expat survey.Read more...