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Optimistic prospects for Brits buying second homes in France
A new report from the English Housing Survey, covering the years 2021-2022 has revealed that the number of Brits with second homes in France has dropped for the first time in a decade.Read more...
British shopping and entertainment centre opening on Costa del Sol
The development of a state-of-the-art shopping centre in Torremolinos and the rise of Malaga as tourist destination are putting the Costa del Sol on the map whatever the weather.Read more...
Rent-to-buy: Unlocking doors in Italy
The rent-to-buy scheme in Italy is opening more doors to potential house buyers wanting to move into their dream home sooner, rather than later.Read more...
Overseas property roadshow arrives in Manchester
Property-hunters moved a big step closer to owning their dream home abroad this week, when they attended the exclusive Your Overseas Home event in Manchester.Read more...
Private healthcare in Portugal is surprisingly affordable
While Portugal has a high-quality public healthcare system, there’s also a thriving private offering. Here’s how you and your family could benefit when you make the move.Read more...
Which Spanish Costa do you love most?
Spain has 5,000 miles of coastline and each stretch has its own particular flavour and lifestyle. So which is the one for you? The cool trendiness of the Costa Brava resorts or the windswept beauty of the Costa de la Luz? The bohemian style of Almeria or the affordable warmth of the Costa Tropical?Read more...
Brexit Health Alliance seeks to protect expat rights
A year on from the Brexit vote, an army of organisations and volunteers is mobilising to ensure that people can continue to live life to the full in other countries. The latest is the Brexit Health Alliance.Read more...
Could do better: Spain’s reaction to UK Brexit offer
Spanish Prime Minister gives lukewarm welcome to UK offer to EU citizens in Britain. Also, have you got your energy certificate yet, and there’s a new payment system on Madrid’s Metro (which is bound to cause confusion to tourists!).Read more...
Golf tourism in the Algarve hits new heights in 2017
The statistics coming out of Portugal are incredible – a huge rise in tourist demand, virtually the cheapest holidays in Europe, and the best golf courses. It’s no surprise that golf continues to drive tourism in the Algarve, as early signs signal another record year for foreign visitors to Portugal in 2017.Read more...
Madonna buys a home in Portugal
Madonna is moving to Portugal to support her son in a football career – but she’s far from the first celebrity to call the country home.Read more...
Hurricanes – don’t throw caution to the wind!
As we celebrate the summer solstice we also enter hurricane season. If you’re buying a home in Florida, you need to check your insurance and take precautions.Read more...