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Read the latest property news from all around the world from our expert writers located all over the world. Get the latest on buying, travel, emigration, retirement and much more. Whether you are buying a sunny property to spend your summers, or making a big move abroad you will find everything you need to know here.
How France is coping with the latest wildfires
Wildfires have been very much in the news in many parts of the world. France is no stranger to wildfires, particularly at this time of the year when so often there are drought-like conditions coupled with strong winds. However, this year is currently seeing extremely hot temperatures and due to this and other factors such as climate change and little rain, the risk of wildfires seems to have increased.Read more...
How to live on a British state pension in Greece
In Britain, the state pension “triple lock” lived to fight another day after being threatened in the General Election in June. Retirees can continue to look forward to above-inflation increases. All the same, you might struggle to live on a low income in Britain, but how would you fair in Greece, should you opt to retire abroad instead?Read more...
And now for some good news from Spain
Spain has been in the press for all the wrong reasons recently, but there is good news too. Andalusia is eliminating inheritance tax for estates worth less than €I million, Spanish store prices are stable, taxi drivers are learning English and Game of Thrones is coming to Barcelona.Read more...
Expat rights post Brexit
UK citizens residing in the EU will be hopeful of retaining their right to live and work overseas, after the UK government promised to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK.Read more...
Tropical seas but without the hurricanes
We’ve all see the terrible scenes from the Caribbean in recent weeks as hurricane after hurricane has left its trail of destruction. One set of islands that’s also washed by tropical seas but is both closer and sheltered from hurricanes, is Cape Verde. Property tends to be cheaper too.Read more...
Colin Firth gets Italian citizenship
When Colin Firth fell in love with Italian filmmaker Livia Giuggioli, he also fell in love with Italy. He has already demonstrated his love by learning Italian fluently and giving their two sons Italian names, Luca and Matteo. Now, the Italian interior ministry have announced his application for Italian Citizenship had been approved.Read more...
Property market, house prices and sales on the up
Investors in Portuguese property will be feeling happy with their lot right now, with all signs pointing to an extremely healthy market.Read more...
Brexit speech in Florence
A group representing Brits in Italy, turned up in Florence on Friday hoping Theresa May’s speech would offer more concrete reassurances about their position in Italy after Brexit. Did she deliver?Read more...
8 weeks is a long time in currencies
If you want a stressful two months, try committing to a property purchase without protecting your currency! Don’t let an ill-wind blow your property budget away.Read more...
Brexit news roundup
Find out how Brexit talks are progressing, what they mean for expats rights and how the ensuing uncertainty is impacting property sales in France.Read more...
Catalonia – the breakaway region of Spain?
The local government in Catalonia is preparing for an independence referendum in two weeks time. Calling the vote illegal, the Spanish government has sent a thousand police to seize ballot boxes. Could Spain split, and what would that mean for property owners?Read more...