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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.
Your mid-year international property market update: Spain, France, Italy & Portugal
Halfway through the year is a fitting time for a review of key property markets. We summarise conditions and pick out headline trends in our favourite destinations as summer 2024 starts to hot up.Read more...
With fewer Portuguese homes on sale, how can you still find a bargain?
For all its sunshine and relaxed lifestyle, Portugal hasn’t escaped economic disruption in recent months. One consequence has been a drop in properties on the market by 30% since last year. But as a leading Algarve estate agent explains, you shouldn’t be put off. A bit more preparation before your viewing trip and you can still bag a Portuguese property bargain…Read more...
Discover Australia’s wildlife beyond I’m a Celeb
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! makes Australia seem like a place purely filled with creepy crawlies and celebrities of varied levels of fame. But Australia is home to beautiful natural habitats, just waiting for you to explore.Read more...
Changes to France visas in 2023 to affect second-home owners
The EU recently announced it’ll be introducing two new travel systems in the new year that will primarily affect second homeowners and anyone travelling to France.Read more...
Italy’s best quality of life? The results are in…
Italians seem to believe that the north of Italy offers the best quality of life. Yet many international buyers favour the south. Maybe when measuring the Italian quality of life we’re looking for different things. Could that be to property buyers’ advantage…Read more...
Paphos, the most popular location in Cyprus for international buyers
Paphos is a favourite among foreign homebuyers in Greece. In fact, over 50% of readers in our most recent Greece homebuyers survey told us that Paphos is top of their list for home locations in Cyprus.Read more...
Why stop at a villa when you could buy a whole village?
Salto de Castro, an abandoned village in north-western Spain, is on sale for €260,000.Read more...
Cyprus Cost of Living 2022
Cyprus currently appears to be particularly sheltered from excessive cost of living rises. There have been increases that Cypriot consumers find eyewatering, especially since basic consumer salaries remain particularly low. This article explains the present situation and current government plans to help.Read more...
Spain’s new laws aim to welcome Brits
Spain has approved and defined their digital nomad visa scheme. It will enable remote workers to work from home in Spain. Additionally, there is promising news that Spain will lobby Brussels to relax the 90-day rule, enabling Brits to stay in the country for longer.Read more...
5 Places to Find Affordable Long-Term Rentals in the Algarve
There’s something of an art to finding long-term rentals in the Algarve. This guide suggests some good places to begin your search.Read more...
Australia plans a review into migration process
After criticising it as “cumbersome”, the Australian Home Affairs Minister wants to change the migration process, with the view to attracting more skilled migrant workers.Read more...