Cascais: a seaside haven 20 minutes from Lisbon

Just twenty minutes from Lisbon and you arrive at charming Cascais, a coastal town that has captured the hearts of European royalty and those looking for an escape from the capital. Could it capture your heart too? We’ve put together some reasons you might love owning a home there. 

Unlocking profit: renovating older homes in Greece

Recent data shows that older homes are the most popular with property buyers in Greece. By renovating an older property in Greece, buyers can make a significant profit when they go on to sell. See our tips for doing it..

Why getting to your home in Italy by train is even easier (and even greener)

If you’ve ever had your train slide onto a ferry in Messina, or travelled by rail along the eastern bank of Lake Como to Milan, you’ll know that Italy loves its trains, and with good reason. For home owners, traveling to their property in Italy by train, either from the UK or an Italian airport, is relatively simple, and getting even easier.

15 new habits to learn when living in Italy

When you’re new to living in Italy there are some new habits to learn, either to do yourself or just get used to others doing. As a long-term expat I’ve learnt to love Italy’s unique ways.

Discover Jaén: an undiscovered gem in southern Spain

Are you looking to buy somewhere that boasts of an authentic Spanish feel? Would you like to be surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty? Fancy a low cost of living and a high quality of life? Then a home in Jaén, Andalucía might suit you well. Here, Sally, who has called Spain home for many years, describes what life is like in this sun-soaked southern town.

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