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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.
Australia announces changes to working holiday visa
Working holiday visas are a popular – and fun – way for expats below a certain age to sample the famous Australian lifestyle! New rules kicked in this month, making them even more accessible – we take a closer look and suggest alternative options for those who don’t qualify.Read more...
10 reasons why we love France
France celebrated Bastille Day in 2020 a little differently, without the usual military parades but with a special tribute to its healthcare staff. The lockdown has given many of us the chance to rethink how we live our lives, and as Rightmove report, they saw a 32% increase in searches for French property on their website.Read more...
Who is buying in Spain in 2019?
This year’s annual Spain Property Guides survey received our biggest response ever, with over 1,500 people answering the call. You’ve told us what you’re looking for, where in Spain, and why. You said what might be holding you back too.Read more...
How can you work as a doctor in Australia?
Contract disputes, rota gaps, and increasing workloads in the NHS make the shorter hours, better pay and better weather in Australia an attractive prospect, whichever stage you’re at in your medical career. But how do you go about finding a job, getting a visa and what is life like for doctors? A British doctor who has already made the move tells us about his experience.Read more...
Ten reasons why you’ll love living in Victoria
Despite being the smallest mainland state in Australia, Victoria certainly makes up for its size with its wealth of things to see, do and explore. With so many choices at your fingertips, it is hard to narrow down why Victoria is the place to be. Here are our top ten reasons why you will love living here…Read more...
News update: Tax breaks for renovations as tech industry boosts property market
Portugal has generous financial incentives for overseas buyers, and now you can add 0% municipal taxes around Albufeira for anyone renovating. Hyatt is entering Portugal with a €70 million investment, in a strong sign of confidence for tourism growth. The property market’s busy, too, with huge regeneration schemes in Almada and Olhão kicking off.Read more...
Property and lifestyle news from Spain
If you were still in any doubt that Spain has recovered from the financial crisis of a decade ago, you won’t have by the end of this article! The news on the property market and the way of life in Spain is all good. Young Spaniards are returning home, while the country is welcoming more internationals residents each year. Not only that, it’s making them welcome too.Read more...
Homes for Game of Thrones fans
Whether you love it, hate it, or have never seen a second of it, Game of Thrones has inspired and gripped millions. So where was it filmed and can we buy a home there? Yes you can! Check out these GoT filming locations.Read more...
Now is the time to view French ski property!
The skiers have gone home and the summer’s action sports fans are still saving up. So if you want to look at homes in the French Alps, this is a great time to do it. It helps that France’s mountain villages are looking so beautiful right now.Read more...
Finding land to build a house on
If you’ve an image in your head of exactly what you want from your dream home overseas, why settle for less? If you build your home from scratch, you can have it just as you imagine. But how do you go about finding the right plot of land to build a house on abroad? And which experts do you need to involve in the process?Read more...
Why you can enjoy a healthier retirement abroad
Have you heard: 60 is the new 40? It certainly is for our readers, who see retiring abroad as the chance to enjoy themselves after a well-earned career. They’re more likely to be running half-marathons than playing bowls. More likely to be learning a new language, making new friends and taking up a new outdooorsy hobby than watching daytime TV and wrapping up warm in the UK. Here is why moving to the sun is your chance for a relaxing, healthy retirement abroad.Read more...