It's always valuable to hear about other people's experiences of a property market that you are hoping to make a move into. Paul Baker, a Sussex man, moved to Perth in 2006 with his wife and family. Whilst living in the Western Australian city the Bakers decided to make the most of the booming [...]
After years in the UK spent seeking ways to minimise your tax liability throughout your working life, it may not have occurred to you that tax should be high on your list of considerations when you choose where to live in the US. It has recently come to light in a Market Watch article in [...]
People planning on jetting off for a break in Portugal these Easter holidays may have to resign themselves to packing waterproofs and warm clothes – rain has finally arrived! Although this may disappoint holidaymakers, locals are breathing a collective sigh of relief that the heavens have opened. This winter has been the driest in Portugal [...]
Investors in Spain could start their search for property by looking in areas or towns with a station included in the country’s growing high speed rail network, so with good access not only by air and road, but also train. One example of this is Vera in Almeria, a small resort a few kilometres north [...]
For years, Greece has been a favourite holiday destination with people across Europe and in particular people from the UK, Germany, France and Italy. With the countries current economic climate and unrest, it is no surprise that the numbers of people flying to Greece for a holiday have been dwindling. The Association of Greek Tourism [...]
Skilled migrants looking to make their dreams come true and make the move down under may just have been presented with the opportunity that they’ve been waiting for. It was announced last week that an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, which is expected to commence production in 2014/15, will require [...]
As Spain comes to a stand-still with strike action taking place across the country following the introduction of austerity measures, it has been announced that the cost of electricity is set to rise between 5 and 7 per cent at the beginning of April. The reason behind the price hikes is the order from the [...]
The Bulgarian Government has announced that the second Danube bridge, linking Vidin in Bulgaria to Calafat in Romania, will be complete by November 2012. Transport Minister, Ivailo Moskovski, announced this week that 72 per cent of the long-anticipated bridge and 88 per cent of the surrounding infrastructure is now finished. The new completion date [...]
Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com helps readers with their questions about buying and living in France. If you need a question answering, email france@overseasguidescompany.com We've recently moved from the UK to Charente in France, just east of Confolens. We are very nearly settled in but are still undecided as to which provider to choose [...]
Located on Florida's West Coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is the up and coming town of Sarasota. This spot is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, challenging golf courses, warm breezes and magnificent sunsets. With such impressive credentials, it should come as no surprise that it has just been named America's most popular retirement [...]