When welcoming a contractor in to your home for an extended period to undertake work of any kind, it is important that you find someone who will complete the job to your specifications and who you can trust. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Here are some tips to help you find someone reliable… [...]
Back in 2011, Neil and Marie Poyner decided to quit their management jobs in Oxfordshire and move to St Paul Lizonne in France’s Dordogne. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company With grand plans to take on a new challenge of running a holiday cottage, Le Raphael, they were keen to get stuck in. Today [...]
Spain’s Costa Blanca is looking forward to a bumper 2013 and welcoming more foreign visitors, from both the UK and Europe, following the launch of new flights to the region. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company As proof that the Costa Blanca’s sandy beaches, sunshine and affordable lifestyle continue to attract an increasing number [...]
Recent snow dumps in the Alps have caused the usual ripple of excitement, as resorts gear up for the 2012-13 ski season. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company But it might be more than the snow conditions that excites skiers in Alpine resorts this year, when they see some of the deals available on [...]
The results of a Canadian national census conducted back in 2011 have revealed just how diverse a nation Canada is. The results demonstrated that the nation’s diversity is seen across a range of cultural areas including language, ethnicity and religion. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company So what are the driving factors contributing to [...]
Do you have a spare £130,000 and a desire to live in the Spanish sunshine? If so, you will be pleased to hear that Spain plans to offer residency permits to those who buy a house worth more than €160,000. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The plan, which is specifically targeted at the [...]
If you're buying a property abroad to emigrate to with the help of a locally-based mortgage, you may think the pressure of currency exchange is off you. But this couldn't be further from the truth. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Of course there is the deposit on the property, which you will need [...]
With laws in many countries making cigarette and tobacco smoking increasingly restrictive, it was only a matter of time before the issue became prevalent in the property sector. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Now, some countries and local authorities are looking at the issue of people smoking in apartment complexes, and the complaints [...]
Christmas is on its way! Saying that in November may sound way too early to many of us but the fact is, Christmas Day will be here before we know it. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company To honour this time of year, we thought we would show you a couple of the luxury [...]
Despite apprehension being expressed over whether investing in Italy is a good idea due to the country’s challenging financial outlook – a recent report has found that the country is still a fantastic place to purchase a second home. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company A global research team investigating the international property market [...]