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Where to buy in Australia for the best wellbeing
For many, a move to Australia is motivated by the allure of a life in the sunshine: long days out on a bicycle, beach picnics, family-friendly neighbourhoods and a good dose of Aussie charm. While most of the country does indeed offer a high quality of life, we’re digging into the results of a new report to discover the areas ranked as best for wellbeing.Read more...
Buyers escape to Italy’s mountains – property news
Catch up with the latest property, travel and Covid-19 news. This month, Italy’s mountain properties have been attracting buyers from around the world, a dozen villages have been added to Italy’s list of “most beautiful”, Christmas markets are back, and there are new rules for drivers.Read more...
What’s been happening in Spain? The latest news
What’s been happening in Spain recently? We caught up with local expat, Sally, who gave us the low down on the latest news there.Read more...
Angoulême: the capital of Charente features in Wes Anderson’s latest film
You may have heard about or already seen Wes Anderson’s latest offering – The French Dispatch. The small town of Angoulême, nicknamed ‘the balcony of the southwest’, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine was chosen to represent the fictional town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. But why Angoulême?Read more...
How to make your overseas home eco-friendly
The recent COP26 summit highlighted just how urgently we need our homes to be carbon zero, and not just in the UK but across the globe. Here’s a guide to what this means when house-hunting abroad and how you can keep your carbon footprint to a minimum…Read more...
Which Spanish region has the lowest taxes for property owners?
Property owners in Spain must pay certain taxes, even if they are not a resident. How much tax you’ll pay depends on where your property is located, as each Spanish region sets their own rate.Read more...
Crisis over? Cyprus powers back from Covid
Having come through the pandemic relatively well, Cyprus is looking to regrow its economy fast. For that it is dependent on tourism and investment from overseas. Right now, the signs are good, say European Union officials.Read more...
A guide to the Nouvelle Aquitaine: which department will suit you?
La Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest region in France, encompassing no less than 12 departments. The lovely city of Bordeaux is the largest city and as a whole, this area is one of the most attractive in which to buy property. It benefits from a good economy, tourism, agriculture, innovation and research, several ski resorts in the south and, naturally, a thriving wine industry.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...