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Accès Libre: New guide to disability-accessible places in France
The French government has finally launched a brand-new guide to accessible places in France, particularly for wheelchairs and those with disabilities.Read more...
Prosperous property market sees Larnaca increase in popularity
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors just released the latest figures for the Cyprus property market. Read on to find out how the market changed in value in the first quarter of 2023.Read more...
Is now a good time to buy a home in Canada?
We look at the exchange rate for British pounds to Canadian dollars and evaluate if now if a good time to lock it in for your property purchase. Plus, a property market update on Toronto and Vancouver.Read more...
More MPs back visa proposal for second-home owners in France
More and more French MPs and senators have confirmed their support for a new visa dedicated to second-home owners.Read more...
Foreign buyers’ favourite three regions in Spain
The data is in: the Valencian Community, Andalusia and Catalonia are the top regions that foreign buyers purchase a home in. Here, we look at what makes each area so desirable and where you might like to own a home.Read more...
Driving in France: Your dos and don’ts
There’s been a lot of news in France recently surrounding the dos and don’ts of driving in France as a non resident. A subject of interest to us all, as most people own and depend on vehicles (particularly in rural areas). Here we take a look at some of the headlines.Read more...
Should I buy a cheap Italian house?
It’s so exciting to find a cheap Italian house for sale, that’s well within your budget. But will it only need a lick of paint? Or does the low price indicate there may be other more urgent work needed. The big question is “Why is it so cheap?”.Read more...
Can I get a French mortgage as an international buyer?
Europe’s rising interest rates together with the fallout of Brexit and Covid lockdowns have caused a tightening of conditions in the French mortgage market, at least for UK and other international buyers. We answer some of the key questions for today’s borrowers across the Channel…Read more...
“Not science fiction”: a two hour flight from London to Sydney by 2033
Do you want to move to Australia but feel put off by the long flight across the world? That flight time could be cut to two hours by 2033. And we’re flying via space!Read more...
More than 200 Greece beaches to improve accessibility for wheelchair users
Greece is set to make 287 beaches more accessible for wheelchair users, with 220 of those intended to be ready this summer.Read more...
How could Australia’s federal budget impact you?
Australia’s federal budget comes promising all sorts that might lure you to its shores: more affordable childcare, reducing the cost of medicine, and energy saving initiatives (plus a nod to the Brisbane Olympics 2032). Here, we look at what the latest federal budget says about migration and its special emphasis on attracting skilled workers.Read more...