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Key takeaways from the Global Liveability Index 2024
Many people move overseas for a better quality of life. And what better place to look for statistics on where is best for liveability than the Global Liveability Index?Read more...
5 places to find a touch of luxury in Portugal
With more and more celebrities and royals choosing Portugal as a place to live, here are five places where you can find a touch of luxury in Portugal.Read more...
Boxing Hare Brewing: the authentic taste of Britain comes to France
Whilst people move to France for a complete change of lifestyle, many still need to work and look to establish a new business here. With some providing holiday accommodation, others choose an entirely different route. We spoke to Norman and Jill Atkinson who told us about their move and establishing their brewing business in a quiet corner of southwest France.Read more...
Enjoy the best of the seaside and countryside in the Herault
The Herault is one of the loveliest departments in the south of France. Making up part of the Languedoc Roussillon, it has been in the greater region of Occitanie since 2016. Whether you prefer the countryside or the beach, there are plenty of places to choose from. Here we bring you 5 of the best towns/villages to whet your appetite for a visit.Read more...
3 French locations listed amongst best ‘hidden gems’ in Europe
European Best Destinations (EBD) has realised its annual list of “Best Hidden Gems in Europe”. In the top twelve, three beautiful French locations are listed. So, why did they make the list and could they be good choices for your property purchase?Read more...
TV stars renovate one-euro house in Italy
A new BBC TV show is set to rejuvenate a one-euro home in Italy and along with it the dream of many would-be expats to make the move to one of Italy’s prettiest – and most affordable – locations.Read more...
Spain tops rankings for beaches and affordability
Spain has once again come out on top in two recent surveys. The first, conducted by the Post Office Travel Money, revealed that Spain is the best value travel destination, while the second saw it retain its title of the most Blue Flag beaches.Read more...
How is Ireland coping with the cost-of-living crisis?
Like most countries, Ireland is dealing with a cost-of-living crisis. Prices for food, energy, accommodation and more are rising due to the war in Ukraine, the post-pandemic economy and other issues.Read more...
Italy’s best beaches; and where to buy a home nearby
When you buy a property in an Italian region with Blue Flag beaches, you are sure of sparkling clear waters and good beach services on your day out at the seaside. So where are the new Blue Flags for summer 2022, and the best of the usual winners?Read more...
Tee-time in the Emerald Isle!
The power of golf showed itself recently when agencies in Ireland reported taking staggeringly expensive accommodation bookings for the Ryder Cup in 2027 – that’s five years in advance of the prestigious competition coming to Limerick!Read more...
Buying a rural French property and the “SAFER” rule: what you need to know
It is the dream of many of us to buy a beautiful French rural property with some land, not least because property is just so much cheaper in France than in the UK. However, If it is your intention to buy a property with land, you need to learn a little about “Safer”.Read more...