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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.
Spain PM announces plans to axe golden visa
On Monday, Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez announced that the country’s popular golden visa scheme will be axed. Find out what this means for your property plans and alternative routes to take.Read more...
Why the Costa Blanca?
Spain has 10 different costas, so there is a lot to choose from! But which would suit you best? We put the question to two estate agents – one from the Costa del Sol, which you can read here – and one from the Costa Blanca. Here, Karsten Ryder from Vincent Real Estate, based in Benijofar in the south Costa Blanca, tells us about the lifestyle, the joys of living on the Mediterranean coast and why you should move to Costa Blanca!Read more...
North or south of France: which would suit you?
If you’re thinking of moving or buying a holiday home in France, you may be wondering which area would suit you – north or south? Whilst it could be said that the north and south of France are very different, each certainly has its own merits and many brilliant advantages for overseas properties buyers.Read more...
Spain: update on the current coronavirus situation
The question everyone is asking, both in Spain and abroad, is when will we be able to travel again with the minimum of restrictions? The hospitality industry here is suffering tremendously. The Spanish government has just announced an €11 billion aid package for small businesses in the tourism sector and for bars and restaurants to help them survive before Spain welcomes back tourists.Read more...
Les Deux-Sevres: a lesser-known department to discover
The Deux-Sevres is not an area known to many, but with so many lovely towns and villages, two rivers and the coast nearby, it seems as if it is ready and waiting to be discovered! This department has much to offer anyone looking for a reasonably priced property in France.Read more...
Buying in France: the experts answer your questions
We interviewed Chloe Williams from our partner, Beaux Villages, on buying in South West France. Chloe has lived in both France and Spain for over 20 years and she’s worked in international real estate for a long time, building up a wealth of expert knowledge. As someone who has made that move over to Europe, she’s got real first-hand experience.Read more...
Algarve: where to buy for coast AND countryside
Living between the coast and countryside in the Algarve gives you the best of both worlds. Here are some places to begin your property search.Read more...
Investing in Portugal: your questions answered
Portugal is fast becoming a popular choice for investors. Offering an attractive Golden Visa scheme and plenty of rental opportunity, it’s easy to see why.Read more...
Italian stone houses with character
Italian stone houses aren’t always a farmhouse in the Tuscan hills; their features can vary to reflect the landscape and local building materials.Read more...
Beautiful Italian villages you can reach by train
There is no shortage of beautiful Italian villages. You can find them in the countryside, by the lakes and on the coast. To help you find the perfect “borgo” for you, here are six that you can reach by car or train.Read more...
Florida news update
Vaccination rate Covid cases in Florida have started to decrease, with a current 7 day rolling average of 5,826 cases. The state’s vaccination roll-out is well underway, with around 1.5 million Floridians having received both doses of the vaccine and around 1.3 million having received the first dose. Florida had originally taken a different approach than most other states, choosing to vaccinate as many over 65s as possible before essential workers and the medically vulnerable under 65. However, as of just yesterday (24 February), it was announced that teachers and police aged over 50 will starRead more...