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Maintaining good relations with your neighbours in France
One could be forgiven for thinking that moving to rural France can only result in a new life of peace and tranquillity. Which for many, it does. But the breakdown of relations between neighbours in France is one of the biggest causes of dispute. Forewarned is forearmed. We take a look at some of the ways to learn about your obligations and to ensure that you always remain on good terms with your neighbours in France.Read more...
What the Autumn Budget means for property buyers
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How to register for a TIE, a foreigner identity card
The UK government has reminded expats in Spain to ensure that they have exchanged their old green ID cards for a TIE card, ahead of the introduction of the new EES system.Read more...
Property hotspots on Spain’s Camino Norte
Northern Spain and its Atlantic beaches don’t attract as many international property buyers as the southern costas. But as anyone who has followed the Camino Norte pilgrimage route knows, it’s just as beautiful. See where you could buy a holiday home or escape to a greener, cooler, Spanish landscape.Read more...
A guide to airbnb and short-term let restrictions in France
For anyone buying a second home in France, you’re faced with the option to rent it out when you’re not using it. Not only will you be able to earn a bit of money, but doing so can also grant peace of mind, knowing your property isn’t sat empty.Read more...
Buying in New Zealand set to become easier for overseas buyers
For many foreigners, the Overseas Investment Amendment Act has put a stop to, or at least made the pursuit of their plans for New Zealand, significantly more complicated. Now, the New Zealand government is blaming it for hampering the economy and is proposing major reform in 2025.Read more...
Time Out names the world’s coolest neighbourhood and it’s in France!
Notre-Dame du Mont, a neighbourhood in Marseille’s 6th arrondissement, was recently named by Time Out as the “world’s coolest neighbourhood.” The list totals 38 destinations worldwide and ranks each location on its arts, culture, street life, food and one-of-a-kind local flavour. Taking the top spot, Marseille’s Notre-Dame du Mont beat renowned neighbourhoods like Seongsu-dong in Seoul, South Korea and Kerns, in Portland, USA.Read more...
Portugal seeks to become a tax haven for young people
The Portuguese government plans to slash taxes for people under the age of 35. This is an attempt to prevent young Portuguese people from emigrating and tempt youthful foreigners to its shores.Read more...
New report reveals the most affordable place to buy in Ireland
The Irish property market continues to show resilience and growth, as evidenced by the latest Daft.ie report for the third quarter of 2024.Read more...
Autumn 2024: Spanish news round-up
Your Spanish news round-up for this autumn: the EU entry/exit system, new regulations for Airbnbs, and the introduction of regional flight routes.Read more...
Where to find your essential services in France
When you move to France, or simply buy a second home there, there are certain essential services in France that every home owner needs to know about.Read more...