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Spain PM announces plans to axe golden visa
On Monday, Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez announced that the country’s popular golden visa scheme will be axed. Find out what this means for your property plans and alternative routes to take.Read more...
Escape the crowds in beautiful Provence: 5 quieter spots
Provence is one of the most widely known areas of France and has retained a certain cachet about it. However, its ongoing popularity means that some areas can get quite busy, especially in the summer months. So, where can you go in Provence to get away from the madding crowds?Read more...
A postcard from Corfu
Exactly a year ago, Corfu property specialist Diane returned from London to Corfu, knowing that there was some sort of virus beginning to spread. Heathrow seemed to have normal passenger volume, but Athens airport was very quiet and shortly after her return, Greece went into its first lockdown. There were no UK incoming flights to Corfu’s regional airports until July.Read more...
A holiday home in Puglia, Italy
When you own a holiday home in Puglia, you can escape to your own feel-good space surrounded by trees, sea and sunshine. Where else can you find countryside villas, townhouses and apartments, a short distance from the sea, at such great prices?Read more...
Buying your home in Spain with golf in mind
There are so many reasons to buy a home in Spain – wonderful climate, great way of life, the cuisine, the people and all-year-round sport, in particular, golf. Spain has a total of 398 golf courses on the mainland, 23 in the Balearic Islands and 24 in the Canary Islands.Read more...
What is your local Mairie and why is it important?
In the UK, you may have little idea about what happens in your town hall, the purpose it serves and what to use it for. However, in France the town hall or ‘Mairie’ can be one of your first ports of call. Often the centre of town or village life in France, there are usually countless reasons to visit your local Mairie. Our writer in France, Beth, explains what it’s used for and why it can be extremely helpful when settling in.Read more...
GHIC: Your post-Brexit healthcare in Portugal
Planning on travelling to Portugal once things get better? Brexit has raised a lot of questions, but thankfully, there is one less thing to worry about now: healthcare. Introducing the GHIC…Read more...
The 5 best places to surf in Portugal (and buy a home)
This article on places to surf in Portugal introduces five sunny and windswept destinations that are ideal places to move to.Read more...
Tuscany for lovers: Where to buy for nature lovers, art lovers and beach lovers
Tuscany is renowned for its idyllic landscapes, world-class art and pristine Mediterranean coastline. This gorgeous region situated in central Italy is perfect for walkers, beach lovers and art enthusiasts. Whatever sets your soul on fire, Tuscany will exceed your expectations.Read more...
GHIC: Your post-Brexit healthcare in France
There has been a lot of speculation over whether Brits will be able to access French healthcare after Brexit. Thankfully, we have some reassuring news! The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being replaced with a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). This means that Brits travelling to France, and indeed all EU countries, will still be able to receive free, or cheaper, state-provided medical care.Read more...
7 pieces of good news from Spain
Let’s look on the bright side as we start what will be an exciting year for many of us. A year when we might buy a holiday home in Spain or enjoy that long-awaited and planned for retirement in the sun.Read more...