Here in the UK we are fortunate enough to receive free healthcare but this is not the case everywhere, including New Zealand. Ensuring that your healthcare is looked after should be a major consideration factored into your decision to emigrate abroad. We know what a minefield researching every little detail of your move can be [...]
As property in Turkey continues to grow in popularity, experts are advising would-be buyers and investors to investigate the importance of earthquake insurance there. Many people looking to purchase property across Turkey may be unaware that the nation is located on the San Andreas fault of the east. This means that the capital, Istanbul, lies [...]
The success of the a new four-star leaseback development in family-friendly ski resort Le Chinaillon, in Le Grand Bornard in France, has prompted the same developer to build another one in the village. With all but two of the 180 apartments sold within the 12 traditionally-styled chalets completed in December in Le Village de Lessy, [...]
On Friday 30th March 2012 the successful winners of the AIPP Awards 2012 were revealed in front of a live consumer audience at A Place in the Sun Live, Earls Court London. Now in their fourth year these annual independent awards focus on customer service, rewarding excellence and professionalism whilst setting new benchmarks for the [...]
Owning a home in Spain is an aspiration for many. Whether you choose to live in the sun all year round or have a permanent holiday residence, it is easy to see why the dream of having your own Mediterranean abode holds such appeal. This week, we’ve picked five popular Spanish Costas with a 'key [...]
We all have our own favorite images of Italy... Pasta, pizza, focaccia and olive oil? Stunning scenery, sun, blue sea and sandy beaches? Ancient buildings and the Romans? Beautiful people and the fashion boutiques of Milan? The truth is Italy is all of this and so much more. It is a country of diverse regions, [...]
Now is a special time for Turkish property investment. We can say that and you have every right to call us biased. However, I would challenge anyone, impartial, unbiased or otherwise to question our reasoning. It is like a perfect storm. A storm that has been brewing and building since 2002 and is now unleashing [...]
Like the UK, in some Canadian cities, particularly Vancouver, certain obstacles are preventing first-time and young buyers getting their feet on the housing ladder. Unsurprisingly, price is the most obstructive. Vancouver has become one of the world’s most expensive cities and in light of the probability there won’t be a decrease in property prices anytime [...]
A new Spanish low-cost airline, called Iberia Express, has opened for business offering tickets from as little as €25 (£21) for a one-way ticket. The airline's launch comes just a couple of months after the demise of Spain's fourth largest airline in January this year. Barcelona-based, Spanair was forced to abruptly stop operating after Qatar [...]
Let’s face it, enjoying wonderful wine is one of the reasons why many of us are deeply in love with France. But the question is - do you know where your favourite tipple comes from? Languedoc Roussillon spans 150 miles along the Mediterranean coastline all the way from the border with Spain to the region [...]