They say an Englishman’s home is his castle – and that goes as much in France as back home. There’s something about French châteaux that just draws us back, whether it’s the romantic dream of a beautiful, historic home, or the practicality of an exciting business opportunity. I spoke to Jacqueline Reddin-Williams from Beaux Villages Immobilier about buying a château of your own.
What have been the notable changes in France in 2019 – and what’s coming up in 2020? From property price growth to lower taxes, higher wages and a possible end to daylight savings, here’s our round-up.
As the days get shorter, who doesn’t dream of swapping the British summer for a Kiwi winter? The good news is that, as of October, New Zealand has introduced a 6-month visa for UK citizens – so you can do just that!
Don’t even think of locking up your holiday home for the winter! There’s just as much fun to be found off-season, with cheaper flights and cooler weather. And who doesn’t need a bit of winter sun?
Many people who think about buying property in Greece think about buying a place on one of the many Greek islands, or in Athens. However, there are so many wonderful locations to choose from.
The clocks went back last weekend in Spain as well as in the UK signalling the start of autumn and later, winter, though Spain is still an hour ahead of Britain. In the summer months there is so much to do it’s difficult to choose where to go, what to join, what to see or listen to but after October things tend to quieten down. Restaurants close, music festivals are few and far between and our beaches are less crowded.