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A rundown of the snap election in France for foreign buyers
French president Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for a snap election has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. As foreign investors in French real estate, you’ll want to know what’s at stake and how it might impact your purchase or new life in France. Let’s break it down.Read more...
USA property market update
We bring you the latest news from the USA’s property market, covering everything from prices to the economy.Read more...
Can you take your pet to France? French government outlines rules for second-home owners
If you’re looking to buy a holiday home in France, you may wish to take your furry friend with you when you visit. However, how have the requirements changed post-Brexit? After some confusion, the French government has now outlined the rules.Read more...
10 affordable properties in the North of France
The North of France may not have quite as much sunshine as the South, but it certainly makes up for this in terms of beautiful towns and villages, fascinating history, incredible monuments and some stunning properties for sale at reasonable prices.Read more...
How to decorate your new home like the French…
You’ve bought the perfect home in France and now is the time to start renovations and decorating. But how do you create that perfect blend of personal “must haves” whilst retaining the property’s authenticity? Well, decorate like the French do, of course…Read more...
Horchata, Spain’s ultra healthy drink
Have you heard of Horchata or Orxata? Unless you live in Spain or spend a lot of time there, you probably don’t know about this unique beverage. Horchata is known throughout the country, but in the Valencian Community it is called Orxata. So, what is so special about it?Read more...
New flights to Cyprus from UK regions
If you’ve been waiting to travel to Cyprus this summer, there’s great news from the airlines. There will be 50 airlines serving the island’s two airports – Larnaca and Paphos – including five new ones. Moreover, they cover all corners of the UK.Read more...
“We loved Lake Como so much, we made an offer on a home there from the UK!”
The first time Mark Eley went on a family holiday to Lake Como he was smitten with the place, and after two more trips to this scenic corner of Italy, it was just a matter of time before he realised his dream of buying a home there.Read more...
7 tips for renting a property in Portugal before buying
Renting a property in Portugal is a great way to prepare yourself for buying a place of your own. It gives you the chance to “live like a local” and experience what your future in Portugal could look and feel like. It’s a low-risk way to try out the lifestyle and determine whether it suits you.Read more...
Will demand keep the Portugal property market buoyant in 2022?
The Portugal property market seems to be defying the expectations of some pundits. Could excess demand result in further price rises in 2022?Read more...
The best places to buy a home in Spain, according to an international property expert
Former Spain Property Guides and A Place in the Sun editor Richard Way has not just been one of the UK’s foremost international property experts for nearly 20 years but is also a homeowner in Spain. As thousands of us plan viewing trips to Spain this spring and summer, we asked him to suggest some areas where he would personally recommend buying the perfect home…Read more...