One of Turkey’s most affordable beach resorts, Altinkum has grown rapidly over the past two decades to become a major tourist hub and firm favourite with British homeowners. We take a closer look… Two-bed bungalow near Mavisehir, Didim Location and landscape Altinkum, Turkish for “Golden Sands”, is a modern family resort on Turkey’s [...]
Rising stars of the Orlando real estate market, condo-hotel resorts offer a hands-off way to invest in a rent-yielding Disney holiday home. We compare them with Florida’s more conventional second home communities - and we’ve picked some exciting examples for each Buena Vista Resort, Orlando Condo-hotel resorts Located close to central Florida’s main [...]
France’s interior remains a fertile hunting ground for affordable village homes, but where are the real bargains? We’ve used the latest property report by the French notary association to help you sniff them out… What a beauty in Bellac, near Limoges! Eager to own a cosy French character home but concerned you might [...]
Never mind working from home in the UK, how about working from a sunny terrace abroad? To make that dream come true, a fast and affordable internet connection is a must for most of us. We help you identify the best European property spots for staying connected... Apartment in Spain's Costa del Sol [...]
Keen to tap into the rustic Italian lifestyle but not sure your budget will stretch to it? A new report has identified the country’s cheapest areas, where plenty of bargains are waiting for you. We take a closer look and pick some standout properties Value home in the Piedmont vineyards Your pockets might [...]
Package holidays first put this corner of Spain on the map but its endearing natural charm soon became its main draw. Unspoilt beaches, dramatic coastal scenery, beautifully preserved villages and the rich Catalan culture are what attract house-hunters these days. Just try and resist… Villa with sea views in Begur area Location and [...]
Golf won’t be the only sport attracting people to Portugal this autumn, after confirmation the country will host its first Grand Prix for 24 years at its circuit near Portimão. Here's why you should consider this corner of the Algarve… Two-bed apartment in Praia da Rocha - The revival of the Portuguese Grand [...]
Adored for its idyllic island lifestyle and glorious beaches, Greece should become even more attractive when generous new tax rules kick in for foreign retirees. We take a closer look and suggest some expat hot spots… Greece is on course to becoming one of Europe’s most appealing retirement destinations, thanks to a new scheme that [...]
Interest for overseas property is back with a bang with viewings on Rightmove Overseas hitting a new daily record in June – unsurprisingly, Spain, France, Portugal and Italy remain firm favourites. We’ve picked an exciting doer-upper project for each destination, some in need of more work than others, plus we bring you some top tips [...]
A highlight of France’s coastline, both Atlantic and Med, are its charming old fishing towns – not only picturesque places to own property, but ideal for feasting on fresh seafood! These five give you a flavour of what’s out there, with a great value home in each… Character house in the centre of Honfleur [...]