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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.
What’s going on with the Portugal Golden Visa?
Since its launch in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa program has attracted around 12,000 investors and generated over €6 billion inward investment for the country. However, in February 2023, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced his intention to scrap the scheme, citing the need to “fight against price speculation in real estate”.Read more...
EU leaders and Prince Charles in Rome
Rome played host to leaders from 27 EU countries on Saturday in a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which gave birth to the EU. Also, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Rome and other locations in Italy next week.Read more...
House prices surging across the globe
Find out which housing markets are hot on China’s heels when it comes to rising house prices.Read more...
Italian café culture
A café is to Italians is what a village pub is to Brits. It’s their local where they meet for a reasonably priced coffee and chat with friends. But the landscape is changing: prices are on the up and Starbucks are on their way.Read more...
Ed Sheeran buys home in Italy
Global pop superstar Ed Sheerhan has chosen a quiet corner of Italy to lay his hat when he gets home from touring.Read more...
Amazon to launch click and collect in Portugal
People living in Portugal will soon be able to have Amazon orders delivered to Repsol petrol stations and collect them from lockers using a convenient click and collect service.Read more...
Article 50 and how the British will live in France
With Article 50 perhaps less than 24 hours away, what are the possible scenarios facing British people hoping to make a life in France?Read more...
Australia cracks down on foreign property rule-breakers
Overseas buyers are restricted in the kind of property they can buy in Australia, and the new government is determined to enforce the rules.Read more...
Even cheaper flights to Spain – what’s your excuse for not visiting!
Strong demand and market conditions have meant airlines have been able to reduce the cost of air fares to Spain this year. Get ready to book your ticket…Read more...
Ten budget takeaways for property buyers abroad
For property buyers and investors, the Budget was a quiet affair. The words property, home and overseas were not used once, and “house” was only used to attack the party on the other side of the House. But it was not all insignificant.Read more...
Brexit, Brits and more babies please
Brexit remains the prism through which all Anglo-Spanish news is viewed, but it’s not deterring British buyers.Read more...