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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...
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...
Is La Manga a better investment than UK property?
Despite the global financial crisis which caused Spanish property prices to plummet by as much as 50%, prices in La Manga resort have kept pace with the UK market since 2000. How has that happened and should you get into the market?Read more...
Sterling’s surges makes overseas homes thousands of pounds cheaper
If you’re one of those people who’ve been sensible with their money and have a little savings or investments put by, yesterday was an encouraging day. If you’ve got enough to buy a home overseas, this was a great week!Read more...
A French village well worth pulling over for
About to embark on a road trip across the Channel, perhaps to start looking for your second home? Then spice up your journey by stopping at France’s ‘villages étapes’.Read more...
5 pricey places to be an expat
Have an expat experience of a lifetime in these world-class cities, but be warned, the experience comes with a price tag.Read more...
Five reasons to get a lawyer before looking for property
Many of us would love to buy a home overseas but are worried about the legal processes and ensuring a safe purchase. Of course we should be concerned, but the simplest and safest solution is to get a lawyer as soon as you decide where to buy.Read more...
Portugal’s most expensive residential streets revealed
New York has Fifth Avenue and London has Bishops Avenue. But where are the most expensive streets in Portugal?Read more...
Why French estate agents are smiling
A new survey has found that 82% of estate agents in France are optimistic about the next 12 months. With low interest rates, a growing economy and a dynamic property market, even Brexit can’t slow down British buyers.Read more...
Castles for sale in Italy
After watching Game of Thrones maybe you’d like to own your own little kingdom? Or if you’ve ever fallen under the spell of Romeo and Juliet, maybe you’d like to live like a medieval aristocrat? Italy has some wonderful castles for sale, and while for some you’ll need to rob the Iron Bank of Braavos (it’s a Game of Thrones thing), there are others you just might be able to afford.Read more...
Time to invest in Athens?
With Athens out of the political news in the past year, it is starting to be mentioned in the property pages once again. Here we sift the evidence to see if investors should be heading to “the glorious city”.Read more...