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€365 million land deal to bring new homes to Portugal
GNB Real Estate has confirmed a €365 million project to bring over a thousand new homes to Portugal.Read more...
Nine out of ten holidays are within Portugal
With so many property buyers looking to help finance their ownership with rentals, new figures released this week offer encouragement. More people are travelling within Portugal and they are staying in rented accommodation for longer. It is a vital market to tap into.Read more...
“Retired foreigners” blocking oil exploitation
With licenses being issued for oil and gas exploration off the coast of the Algarve, the war of words between campaigners is warming up. It’s our oil, says the government. It’s our homes and future, say residents, many of them from overseas.Read more...
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says 4% annual rise expected
Property prices are rising at a steady and sustained rate across the Portuguese property market, from Porto to the AlgarveRead more...
The Algarve celebrates 50 years of golf
Golf is 50 years old in the Algarve this year, making it a special time to visit. So if you’re planning a viewing trip there soon, why not squeeze in a round or two?Read more...
Quiet Portuguese charm beats the flashier Mediterranean fleshpots
The Portuguese island of Madeira has beaten hundreds of others to be placed third in the poll of Europe’s Best Islands, as voted by users of Trip AdvisorRead more...
Sir Cliff’s vineyard is for sale
As one famous British viticulturist is selling his Portuguese vineyard, international buyers are queuing up. A life in viticulture is never boring, says another British grower in the Douro Valley.Read more...
Flower Carpets and Cork Stripping in Palafrugell, Catalonia
In just one small corner of Catalonia, you can find a variety of local festivals based on the resources and history of the area, which are perfect for families and couples alike.Read more...
EU Referendum Straw Poll: In or Out of Europe?
The possibility of a Brexit following the upcoming referendum is of major concern and interest to British people living in Spain, whether they are retired or not. A quick poll around a lunch table by our expat on the ground produced an interesting result. Whenever you meet British people here, the subject for discussion these days is the EU Referendum and the possibility of a Brexit, just as it is in the United Kingdom. The other day, I was with a group of 20 expats for a tour of Gala’s Castle at Pubòl in Catalonia (Gala was Salvador Dalí’s Russian wife). Our guide, Nik Duserm, kept usRead more...
Six reasons why we love the Languedoc Roussillon
The Languedoc Roussillon has a lot going for it: sunshine, historical monuments, beaches and mountains, to name but a few. We shine the spotlight on the top six reasons we love this beautiful area of France.Read more...
How the EU Referendum will affect your life as an expat
We keep you informed of the latest thinking on how the result of the EU Referendum will make a difference to your life as an expat.Read more...