Does your dream Spanish home combine a village setting in pretty countryside with easy access to beaches? If so, the northern Costa Blanca could be just the place for you. Let’s take a closer look… Value for money and the chance to tap into a peaceful Spanish lifestyle within a short drive from sandy beaches [...]
Did you return from this year’s ski trip intent on owning a place in the French Alps? If so, there’s a bit more to think about when buying a ski home compared to a beach pad, so here are some tips to get you started… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company 1) Your resort. [...]
Easter is a popular time to combine a short break somewhere warm with a search for your ideal holiday home. If this is your plan, here we offer a five-point guide to getting the most from your viewing trip… - Take a few minutes to browse Rightmove Overseas before your travel. This will give you [...]
Expect the £/€ rate to remain volatile until well after the EU Referendum, which means extra care should be taken by property-buyers transferring money abroad. As these new homeowners in Spain discovered, your starting point should be a currency specialist… Simon and Julie O’Brien can’t wait to spend quality time at their new northern Costa [...]
Reaching the Costa Brava from the north of Britain is about to get easier, with the launch of Jet2.com’s new flights to Girona, complementing Ryanair’s existing service. Here are 5 facts about this unspoilt corner of Spain that could make you want a home there… Ski before lunch, fun by the sea after “On a [...]
Expats who become estate agents are often the best people to go to for information about a local area. For anyone thinking of buying in Spain’s northern Costa Blanca, we picked the brains of a local agent there… Who are you? Michelle O’Brien, aged 38. I’m based in the town of Jalón. When did you [...]
Rugby’s most exciting annual tournament is underway, so we’ve found to-die-for rustic homes in each competing country. None costs more than €245K, the average house price in Ireland, whose team lifted last year’s trophy…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Ireland Wake up to stunning sea and countryside views at this charming three-bedroom detached home [...]
Downsizing to a more manageable home is a liberating experience but it can be even more exciting if you go abroad. Aside from the weather, here are 6 reasons retirees hunting for their next home should consider a sunnier destination Buying power Growth in property markets in much of Europe has been almost non-existent in [...]
Is your heart set on buying a home in France this year? If so, give yourself a head start by attending the France Show in London this weekend. We take a closer look… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company For Brits looking to benefit from France’s fantastic choice of homes, affordable prices and cheap [...]
France will be in the limelight soon, when it hosts the 2016 Euro Championship. Off the pitch, fans can expect to be wowed by the property bargains they come across – so here’s a look at homes near the cities where England and Wales play their group games Article written by The Overseas Guides Company [...]