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Read the latest property news from all around the world from our expert writers located all over the world. Get the latest on buying, travel, emigration, retirement and much more. Whether you are buying a sunny property to spend your summers, or making a big move abroad you will find everything you need to know here.
Portugal State Budget 2024: what you need to know
The Portugal state budget for 2024 is currently working its way through parliament. Nothing is yet finalised, and it’s important to note that it’s far from unusual for amendments to make their way into the final legislation. However, with the full text of the budget available to the public, it’s already possible to gain a sense of what’s in store.Read more...
Improve your Italian home and get a tax rebate
The Italian government wants you to improve your home. Or at least, it wants property owners to spend money on home improvements such as thermal insulation and solar power that gives work to Italian workers, as it coaxes the economy out of the post-Covid slump.Read more...
Will the UK allow travel to Portugal soon?
Could you travel to Portugal soon? There is speculation that Portugal could be taken off the UK’s exempt list at the end of August. However, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. So, what’s the situation looking like in Portugal and will Brits be able to enjoy the last of the summer there?Read more...
Five reasons to look at Silver Coast property
Many people visualising a life in the Portuguese sun instantly think of the Algarve region. The south of the country delivers millions of perfect holidays every year, so it’s no wonder people from other nations begin to imagine themselves living there. But as the locals are always keen to point out, there’s more to Portugal than the Algarve.Read more...
Perfect towns and villages in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees is a spectacular mountain range spanning around 430 kilometres between France and Spain. And maybe one of the many towns and villages of the Pyrenees could be your perfect place to settle!Read more...
Discovering the trails of inland Spain
The Spanish coastline is one of the most varied and favoured by people from all over the world. It is understandable that most want to buy a home by the sea. – in our 2020 Spain Survey, unsurprisingly the Costas remain the most popular destinations. However, around 29% of respondents said they would be looking to purchase farmhouses – in inland Spain.Read more...
Property, travel and visas: the latest from Canada
We look at how Canada is coping with coming out of lockdown, the property market and stringent travel restrictions, which could change very soon.Read more...
When can we buy property in Ireland again?
Ireland is being extremely cautious in moving out of its lockdown and that is showing in its very low infection rates. But with ‘phase 4’ in sight, what effect has it had on Irish property prices market and when will we be able to travel there?Read more...
Property market update: the latest from France
How has lockdown affected the French property market, prices and what types of properties are people looking for now? How has our new world changed things in France?Read more...
Could this new scheme make Greece your retirement destination?
If you’ve ever fancied moving to Greece, now could be a great time to take the plunge. The Greek government has announced plans for a new approach to help the country recover from the coronavirus crisis – a tax scheme to encourage overseas pensioners to retire in Greece.Read more...
Equity release, your questions answered
Equity release allows you to live your life to the full, while remaining living in your family home. In recent years there has been a huge growth in innovative equity release products, at low interest rates and with bargains to be had. It can be organised quickly and efficiently too, in around six weeks from initial consultation. But there are restrictions, and some potential clients have concerns about losing their home. So what do you need to know?Read more...