Expect Canada to become especially hip with the international jet set, now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to move there part-time. Of course, they’re not the first Royals to have a soft spot for somewhere outside the Britannia homeland, whether for holidays or residing on a more permanent basis! Luxury villa [...]
Prefer for your French home to be somewhere off the beaten track and away from other Brits? We introduce you to two picturesque pockets of France, one in the south and the other the east, that have some of the lowest registered populations of expats. If either takes your fancy, once you've been wowed by [...]
Brexit and unrest at Westminster have made 2019 a roller coaster year for the UK, especially for anyone planning to move to Europe. At the same time, many of us have weathered the conditions and pressed on with a purchase on the Continent. Here’s a snapshot of what has shaped the overseas property landscape for [...]
The southern part of Spain’s Costa Blanca is one of the UK’s favourite overseas destinations, equally popular with holiday homeowners and retirees. From sandy beaches and a balmy climate to affordable homes and expat communities, it ticks just about every box. Could it be the ideal place to kick off your property hunt in 2020? [...]
Is your ideal Spanish home a traditional house packed with local character and set in an authentic village community? Here is a list of things that make this type of property, known as a ‘casa de pueblo’ so desirable, and some examples for you to choose from… Village house with pretty courtyard, Almería [...]
Intrigued to know what your UK home could bag you overseas? Using the HM Land Registry’s latest House Price Index, we’ve picked three key average property prices from around the UK and matched them with homes for sale in foreign hot spots Algarve villa... or a London flat For a London flat… It’s [...]
Love it or loathe it, the hit reality show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here returns to our screens this month. In a nod to the celebrities sweating it out together in the Aussie rainforest, we’ve picked five tropical destinations and found five homes fit for the next queen or king of the [...]
Home to the some of the world’s best ski resorts, Haute Savoie is the go-to corner of the French Alps for anyone in search of a top-notch mountain pad that’s as fun to visit in the summer as during the snowy winter months… New 2-bed apartment in Megève Location and landscape Boasting the [...]
An unspoilt gem in the Adriatic, Montenegro’s friendly tax regime, exclusive marina developments and stunning landscape has put it firmly on the radar of the world’s super-rich. That’s not to say more average budgets won't bag you a scenic coastal home in this undiscovered corner of Europe… Smart apartments at new complex in Becici, Budva [...]
The James Bond film crew were shaking things up in an ancient town in southern Italy last month. We take a closer look at Matera (main photo), this year recognised as one of Europe’s most important cultural hubs, and highlight other Italian movie locations with attractive second homes Sunset views from a villa near [...]