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The “tiny homes” initiative and it’s a good time to buy in France
So, what is the “tiny homes project”? In a bid to reduce the overall percentage of second homes in France, several towns are now committed to a project to develop what they call “tiny homes” in certain areas of the country. The basic idea is not new: many countries are using the initiative to attract new residents who may be struggling to find homes. It offers them a very reasonable rent while the commune is still in control of the land.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...
Could you move to Aljezur? The Algarve’s unspoilt town
Many people considering a move to Portugal seek authenticity and a genuine Portuguese lifestyle. This can mean thinking outside the box and avoiding the more well-known areas. In this article, we discuss moving to Aljezur – a place that certainly puts a tick in the “authentic” column.Read more...
French economy has ‘bounced back’ according to new report
A new report on the French economy suggests that it has bounced back quickly since the pandemic due to government support and other factors.Read more...
Why record numbers of Brits are interested in a home in Spain
Record numbers of Britons were keen to buy Spanish property this year, according to one overseas property portal.Read more...
Flybe to fly again
The airline once beloved by overseas property owners is set to fly again from “early 2022”. Flybe, which collapsed at the start of pandemic after several troubled years, has said it will restart operations from a new base in Birmingham next year.Read more...
Wine routes in the Troodos Mountains
Did you know that there are several wine routes that you can follow in the Troodos Mountains? At the end of each of these routes you will be able to actually taste the wine produced. There is simply nothing better than sipping wine in the fresh, cool air of the Troodos Mountain area and breathing in the wonderful smell of the tall, lofty pine trees that surround you.Read more...