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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.
Trains. Better aren’t they?
Is there a more comfortable way to travel abroad than by train? Not forgetting it is greener than flying and driving, so it’s guilt-free too. We make a case for using Europe’s praiseworthy rail network for trans-continental travel, including trips to your second home in the sun – even if you do it just occasionally!Read more...
This week’s news from Spain
Will the British and Spanish governments agree over the rights of their nationals once Britain leaves the EU and what deal might be agreed? Should Spain “lose” an hour? Can Barcelona maintain growth in tourism?Read more...
Expats seek French citizenship as Brexit Bill progresses
With the Brexit Bill clearing legislative hurdles at a pace, British citizens in France have been looking to their options.Read more...
Turkey offers “Golden Visas”
Turkey has unveiled a new golden visa scheme that offers citizenship in one of the world’s fastest growing economies in return for a US$1million residential property investmentRead more...
Made in Italy. Or is it?
Could politics get in the way of us buying the wonderful Italian products that many of us love so much? And how can we be sure that our Italian-looking goodies really are the genuine article? A new app will help.Read more...
The six countries where buying a home protects your EU rights
Residence for investment programmes – the so-called golden visas – offer the chance to buy a home in one part of the European Union but, eventually, live and work in any other part. As Brexit draws ever closer, many Brits with interests in Europe are looking at their options. Here are the six best.Read more...
News Round-Up
A statement by Spanish PM and banks required to refund money to mortgage borrowers are hitting Spain’s headlines this week as is the arrival of snow on the Costa del SolRead more...
How to pass Spanish property on as you wish
It was impossible to disinherit a child in Spain. But now the rules have changed in the Basque Country and other regions are looking at their own laws.Read more...
Expats urge UK to protect residency rights, of the French!
With the British and French so embedded in each others’ countries, it is time for the British government to make a “magnanimous gesture”, says group of expats in France. From a personal point of view, the British are so firmly in France, the idea of significant change is unthinkable, says France Property Guide’s writer in France, Alexis.Read more...
Getting American healthcare
We answer some key questions about US healthcare and what you need to do to ensure you are covered.Read more...
James Bond, special estate agent with a licence to sell.
If, while James Bond is busy saving the world, you’re more interested in the gorgeous houses and gardens behind him, you really should be buying a home in Italy. Here are the top five Italian mountain, canal and lakeside properties from the Bond movies. Pssst, one is for sale, but don’t tell the Russians!Read more...