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Should you worry about France’s second home tax?
Certain parts of the press have been full of outrage over, as the Daily Mail put it: “Macron destroying the dream of owning a holiday home in France”. So, how worried should you be about increases to France’s second homes tax?Read more...
Direct train service between London and Bordeaux could launch within two years
A proposed direct train route between London and Bordeaux will reduce the journey time to less than five hours. According to HS1, which operates the UK’s high-speed rail route that carries the Eurostar, the new service is in advanced planning stages.Read more...
Follow our plan and beat the Brexit deadline!
If you want to retain your European Union rights, you need to be a legal resident of an EU nation *before* the UK leaves. With the clock ticking down to March 2019, we know that many of our readers are feeling a little panicky. Don’t panic, act! Follow our checklist to beat the Brexit deadline and you’ll be ready well in time.Read more...
Living in the UAE is great for go-getting globetrotters
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most popular places for go-getting globetrotters; a fun and thrilling step for anyone looking to enhance their career and explore a new and different culture. Indeed the UAE is one of the most multi-cultured societies on the planet, a nation of expats. But what else do you need to know before you try living in the UAE?Read more...
Canada needs over 400,000 new immigrants each year, says thinktank
A Canadian thinktank is urging the government to encourage more immigration. The economy depends on it, says the Conference Board of Canada. No problem, says the federal government, we’re already on it! If you’re considering becoming a Canadian resident, now is the time.Read more...
Latest news on the Costa del Sol
New shops, new residential developments and yet more Blue Flag beaches will further boost the Costa del Sol’s enduring popularity over the coming months. Even Liverpool F.C. can’t get enough of the region.Read more...
New homes in Portugal as demand grows
Portugal is looking forward to a long, hot and successful summer. Holiday accommodation is already largely booked out for summer and the airports are at full capacity. So the big news is all about development. New airports, new building projects and international schools, all are going up.Read more...
Spanish off-plan homes safer than ever
There is a familiar buzzword on the Spanish costas again. “Off-plan”. My recent conversations with Spanish estate agents, as well as the evidence from property shows, reveal that buyers are once again willing to choose a property before a brick has been laid. For bargain hunters, it’s time to look at Spanish off-plan homes again.Read more...
Venice property owners benefit from “locals first” policy
We all fell in love with Italy when we were tourists, so we can hardly blame other tourists for coming too. But with some Italian authorities limiting numbers, there are clear advantages for home owners. What does that mean for property buyers in Venice?Read more...
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Buyers turn to Cape Verde property
Buy a Cape Verde property and you won’t have to suffer a long-haul flight and jet lag for your exotic winter (or summer) sun. Pristine beaches, turquoise sea and genuine tropical sunshine are all available, at any time of the year, without crossing any major oceans! This exciting archipelago off West Africa is a rising star with international holidaymakers, but Cape Verde property has also been attracting both investment and lifestyle buyers. Could you find your dream beach pad here?Read more...