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Discover Taupō, winner of the Beautiful Awards 2023
The Beautiful Awards in New Zealand recognise areas for being, well, beautiful – and preserving their beauty in a sustainable way. We look at the winners to see if one could suit you as a place to own a home.Read more...
All you need to know about appointing a tax representative in Portugal
Since leaving the European Union, the UK is now considered a “third country”. As a result, it is now a legal requirement for all non-residents of Portugal who own property, hold a bank account or have a business there to appoint a tax representative. If you don’t, you could face fines of up to €7,500 – scary, right? But don’t panic – the deadline for finding a tax representative has been extended until 30 June 2022, thanks to Covid-19 disruption, so you still have plenty of time.Read more...
Moving to Portimão: the city and its beaches
Looking for a part of Potugal’s Algarve that offers beautiful beaches and access to city amenities? Why not consider moving to Portimāo? In this article, we break down the area for anybody thinking of moving to Portimāo. You may want to add Portimāo to your shortlist after reading it!Read more...
Volunteering in France – 7 exciting opportunities
If you are looking to settle into your local community in France quickly and easily, one of the most rewarding ways is by volunteering. Whatever your interests or skills, there will be a volunteering opportunity to suit you. Plus, you’ll be making a difference at the same time, says our resident Brit in France, Beth.Read more...
What does the UK-Australia trade deal mean for Brits looking to move to Australia?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just signed a trade deal with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in what he says “marks a new dawn in the UK’s relationship with Australia”. This historic deal promises to eliminate tariffs on all goods between the two countries, meaning British products will be cheaper to sell into Australia and vice-versa.Read more...
A culinary tour around Spain
Along with beautiful sunny weather, Spain is hugely famous for its delicious and flavoursome cuisine. So much so, that it features 32 times on the Opinionated About Dining (OAD)’s list of Europe’s Top 150 Restaurants – more than any other European Country.Read more...
5 of the best villages to buy property in Occitanie
With the lovey “pink city” of Toulouse roughly at its centre, Occitanie stretches from its northern and western border, from the Nouvelle Aquitaine right the way down to the border with Spain in the south and the Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur in the east.Read more...
Spain Property Market Update: June 2021
After a year or so of disruption due to the pandemic, how has the Spanish property market fared? We take a look at the latest data and trends in our June 2021 update…Read more...
Could you live near a water park in Spain?
Thanks to Spain’s glorious climate, one can enjoy water parks for most of the year. When you’ve had enough of days on the beach, they are very popular places to entertain the family, so living close to one is a bonus.Read more...
Why buy in northern Portugal?
While the sunny south is understandably popular with expats, the North of Portugal – or Região Norte as it’s known in Portuguese – is also well worth a look.Read more...
Portugal Property Market Update: June 2021
Portugal is very much open for business again. In this property market update, we look at what you can expect if you visit the country to go house hunting, and what’s happening with the market generally.Read more...