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Med Games in the Algarve, times up for tax break and other snippets
A round-up of the latest news from Portugal: excitement for the Med Games 2027, a property market update, changes to tax breaks and more.Read more...
Greece exits bailout as economy recovers
Greece exited its austerity program on Monday with some positive news. Exports are on the rise – with a 35.5% increase in value since 2015, according to the Hellenic Statistics Authority. Overall, the country’s real GDP levels have followed a slow upwards trend since 2017. Property prices, however, are still 42% lower than ten years ago. This makes it a fantastic time to buy in Greece for overseas house hunters.Read more...
Where are the cheapest homes in Italy?
Dotted around the Italian countryside and in pretty historic villages there are thousands of cheap houses for sale, just waiting for someone to recognise their beauty and potential. If you explore areas outside the tourist hot spots you’ll discover that a low budget can get you a charming home of your own in the real Italy, where local traditions, family values and healthy local produce are part of everyday life. We take a tour of the regions with the cheapest homes in Italy.Read more...
Renting out your property in Canada: the rules and regulations
Renting out your property in Canada can be an excellent way to make some extra money. Some readers do so on a seasonal basis, while they occupy it for the rest of the year; others have extra properties that the let out year-round. The rules in Canada do vary between different provinces and territories, so we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to renting out your property in Canada in every region.Read more...
Where are the celebrities buying this summer?
Where are the celebrities buying overseas homes this summer? Portugal seems to be the top choice, but Spain has its fans. While one Brit doesn’t care where he goes so long as it’s not Britain, another is seeking a new lease of life in the Algarve sunshine.Read more...
Growing number of British expats get permanent residency in Canada
Canada is the third most popular destination for British expats, according to the United Nations Population Division. And that doesn’t look set to change any time soon, with a 7% increase in British citizens settling in Canada with permanent residency in 2017 compared to 2016. We look at what draws them to moving to Canada – and where their favoured spots are.Read more...
How to enjoy your holiday home, year in, year out
There’s just a week to go before the family and I fly out for a fortnight at our pad in the Costa Brava. As you can imagine, the excitement is building chez Way. But people do ask whether we wouldn’t be happier trying something new each summer. So I’ve done some brainstorming with the wife and kids (aged 11, eight and five) to find out what we all especially look forward to when we’re at our holiday home. As you’ll see, often it’s the simplest things that bring the most pleasure.Read more...
Four top wild swimming destinations in France
Struggling to keep cool in this year’s heatwave? In France, you’re never far from a freshwater lake or river that’s suitable for bathing – something worth thinking about when you’re property hunting and don’t intend to have your own pool. Here are four popular wild swimming destinations, with some properties near water for sale…Read more...
Make a successful move to Ireland with your children
While Ireland is English-speaking and just a short distance from the UK, it is still a different country. Therefore, it is just as important to consider whether a move to Ireland with your children is in their best interests as it would be if you were planning a move to the other side of the world. Fortunately, Ireland has a lot of great qualities that make it an ideal spot to raise a family.Read more...
Make the most of a move to New Zealand with your children
If you’re thinking of making a move to New Zealand with your children, first off – excellent choice! There are a million one reasons to make New Zealand your new home.Read more...
How to buy a holiday home with family (without falling out!)
A farmhouse with land in the Dordogne, an apartment in a historic Andalusian town, a stylish duplex by the sea in Queensland or a villa and pool in Florida… A holiday home’s a dream come true for many of us. But it can appear far off. Putting up the money for a second home overseas is a big financial investment – and seemingly impossible for a lot of us. However, there is a way: have you considered buying a holiday home with family or friends?Read more...