This article is a sponsored promotion from La Baraquette, France. The La Baraquette seaview vineyard estate, based in the Languedoc region of the South of France, is raising eyebrows amongst property experts and the press. Greg Taylor of the property website Creme-de-Languedoc.com looks into what they’re so excited about. “One of the best developments I [...]
The vote for Brexit has sent shock waves through currency markets, causing the value of the pound to fall heavily against the dollar and euro. In this climate, anyone on the verge of sending money abroad shouldn’t hesitate to use a currency specialist. Here’s why… Get rid of costly uncertainty There is one given amidst [...]
Europe’s football elite are all in France right now, competing in Euro 2016. But where do they escape to once they’ve left the dressing room? Here’s our pick of sunny footballer hangouts in four countries with their eye on the Euros trophy… Spain Sightings of football stars are common at the 1,400 acre La Manga [...]
Whether you’re buying a holiday home or permanent residence abroad, don’t waste money – or time - when you come to make those unavoidable currency transfers. Here’s how one recent property-buyer achieved success… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Not everyone who retires to Spain puts their feet up and sits in the sun [...]
Fans of Puglia include celebs who enjoy a bolthole in down-to-earth Italian surroundings – this includes A Place in the Sun’s Amanda Lamb, who has bought there twice! Here are five reasons you may want to join them in this magical region of southern Italy… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company An authentic rustic [...]
Cannes’ famous Film Festival makes the resort an especially exciting place to own a home in May. But plenty of other French towns host annual festivals or events, which could be another reason to buy there. Here are some ideas…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Le Mans 24-hour race Each June the French town [...]
More flights and more holidaymakers – Mallorca is helping Spain retain its status as a firm favourite with British tourists and homeowners in 2016. We take a closer look… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Mallorca, the largest and most developed Balearic Island, is cementing its position as one of Spain’s hottest destinations, after [...]
From May 2016, homeowners on the Costa del Sol who let their property to holidaymakers will need to adhere to strict new rules. We take a closer look… Are you on the verge of buying a property in the Costa del Sol, which you’ll use yourself but also let to holidaymakers? Maybe you’re planning to [...]
Oozing Gallic charm, France’s medieval fortified towns are magnets for British house hunters. We pick four of the smaller, lesser known ones and find you a quirky property near each one Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Carcassonne, Avignon, Saint Malo – most British Francophiles have heard of France’s larger, fortified cities, but how [...]
Agents in the Algarve are reporting strong demand for brand new apartments, with pads in the most desirable beach and golf spots being snapped up fast. Here’s our pick of some great properties in 4 key resorts Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Lagos The hub of the western Algarve, historic Lagos, fans out [...]