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Valencia: the UK’s favourite European coastal destination
If you are drawn to buying a property overseas because you want to be on an endless holiday, then you will be keen to see the results of the Which? survey. They asked 3,500 people where their favourite European coastal destination was. Valencia came out on top, beating many more well-known destinations. Plus, see our pick of Valencia city apartments.Read more...
Build your own home in France, part 1: buying land
If you’re making a life-changing move to France, maybe you want to make it perfect. And one way to do that could be to build your own house. Think how thrilling that would be. We’ve all imagined it. What we would like, what our priorities would be, what it would be made of and most of all, what the outlook would be, from rolling fields, glittering seas, charming vineyards, to soaring mountain ranges….Read more...
How do taxes in New Zealand work?
Just when you thought you’d heard every ranking New Zealand tops, here’s another one: the world’s best personal tax system! Even moving to the other side of the world might not free you from paying up, but, luckily, the tax system that you will be greeted with is incredibly easy to navigate and is focused on fairness and predictability.Read more...
New rules come in around Airbnb rentals
Many European cities are struggling to contain the rise of Airbnb-style rentals. Their proliferation leaves local residents complaining of a lack of affordable homes. In a move that could have an impact on Airbnb in Portugal, Porto’s city council has decided to temporarily stop issuing licenses for new short-term rental properties in certain areas.Read more...
Build your own home, part 1: buying land
If you’ve spent any length of time browsing property listings in Portugal, you’ve probably noticed a wide selection of land for sale. Large plots of land, often with one or more ruins for renovation, are easy to find. Sometimes the prices seem incredibly tempting too. So, is buying land in Portugal and building a house to your dream specification a good option? This article explores the practicalities.Read more...
Self-building in Cyprus, part 1: Buying the Land
Could you build your own home in Cyprus? If you’re going to move to Cyprus, especially in retirement, you may as well move into somewhere special! Many of us have spent a large part of our lives imagining the perfect home, where everything fits together exactly as we want it. So we are starting a three-part series on self-building in Cyprus, written by someone who did it. In this week’s first part we’re looking into where you buy your building plot and what it will cost.Read more...
Self-building in Cyprus, part 1: Buying the Land
Could you build your own home in Cyprus? If you’re going to move to Cyprus, especially in retirement, you may as well move into somewhere special! Many of us have spent a large part of our lives imagining the perfect home, where everything fits together exactly as we want it. So we are starting a three-part series on self-building in Cyprus, written by someone who did it. In this week’s first part we’re looking into where you buy your building plot and what it will cost.Read more...
Prices to rise as Milan/Cortina wins Winter Olympic bid?
Milan and Cortina have won the bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2026. Could this be the time to invest in a property here before prices rise? If so, summer is the perfect time to book that viewing trip.Read more...
Family-friendly Ireland: five places perfect for kids
If you’re moving to the Emerald Isle with children – or you’ll have grandchildren, nieces, nephews and so on visiting you – these family-friendly places in Ireland are the best locations to buy your home. From the Dublin suburb that ticks all the boxes, to the perfect village to experience rural life, we’ve scoured the country for the top spots.Read more...
Find the property that suits the personality of you and your partner
Did you know there are 16 personality types? Just as you found (or hope to find) a lover that matches your own personality, it’s important to find a property that suits you both too. We’re all different, and Europe is a big place, so you are bound to find somewhere that compliments you both.Read more...
Building your own Canadian home, part three: builders
Once you’ve purchased your perfect plot of land and your designs for your dream home are in the final stages, it’s time to find the people who will help take it from paper to reality. Finding a trustworthy builder in a new country can be daunting, but follow our tips and you will know exactly what to look out for, to ask and to expect.Read more...