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Anyone for tennis?

In a nod to this month’s 2019 Wimbledon Championships, we serve up a selection of our favourite overseas homes with a tennis court. Prepare to be aced… Lot et Garonne home with tennis court France You don’t need to be a millionaire to have a pretty detached house with a tennis court in [...]

By |2019-07-08T16:20:32+01:00July 8th, 2019|Articles|

Who are today’s typical buyers in Spain?

Planning a property purchase in Spain but still not sure where, what or how to buy? Valuable insight from a new survey, based on responses by Brits hunting for a Spanish home, could help you decide… Great value Costa Blanca villa A recent survey by buying resource Property Guides highlights the key traits [...]

By |2019-06-24T14:06:29+01:00June 24th, 2019|Articles|

Feel the love in Mallorca!

Love it or loathe it, the UK’s steamiest reality TV show is back on our screens, and once again it’s taking place in a cosy bolt-hole in Mallorca. We take a look at the Love Island 2019 villa and what makes the Balearic Island so precious to homeowners Canyamel beach, Mallorca For the [...]

By |2019-06-14T09:36:57+01:00June 14th, 2019|Articles|

Amazing marinas that might float your boat!

A sure way to put an area on the map and boost its jet setter appeal is to build a new marina! Here are three European destinations catching the eye of superyacht owners, not to mention property-buyers looking for idyllic waterfront views! Ayia Napa's marina project, Cyprus Ayia Napa, Cyprus The much anticipated [...]

By |2019-06-03T13:29:42+01:00June 3rd, 2019|Articles|

A place in a period conversion?

Large historical buildings, typically with religious, military or industrial origins, often convert neatly into a collection of boutique apartments, especially in sunny places! Here’s a pick of some in popular European destinations Own a part of a former monastery in France Bursting with local character and exciting designs, apartments created within the shell [...]

By |2019-05-29T16:40:28+01:00May 29th, 2019|Articles|

Bulgaria – more bang for your buck in 2019?

Few European holiday destinations can match Bulgaria for affordable property and low living costs. The country offers every type of location too, from beach and mountain resorts, to rustic villages and vibrant cities, each with homes at prices you’ll find hard to beat. Here’s why 2019 could be a good time buy a Bulgarian home. [...]

By |2019-05-16T15:14:17+01:00May 16th, 2019|Articles|

Howzat for a place in the sunshine!

Love or loathe the sport, we’re in for an exciting summer of cricket! In August the Ashes series returns to the UK but even before that the 2019 Cricket World Cup kicks off at the end of this month. Many of the countries competing for the Cup, also taking place over here in Blighty, happen [...]

By |2019-05-10T10:25:22+01:00May 10th, 2019|Articles|

How does your garden grow?

To celebrate the arrival of spring and this month’s Chelsea Flower Show, read our pointers for buying a house in the Med with a garden to enjoy! We’ve picked some properties that might tempt you too… Large villa near Perpignan in France Outdoors lifestyle It’s a given you’ll spend most of your time [...]

By |2019-05-03T16:11:01+01:00May 3rd, 2019|Articles|

Lake it or leave it!

More at home near a picturesque, freshwater lake than a busy seaside resort? We’ve picked a couple of lakes in France and Spain, ones that are great for bathing and water sports and where a second home would be especially appealing to nature lovers and outdoorsy people. We’ve also found a property for sale near [...]

By |2019-04-25T09:05:22+01:00April 25th, 2019|Articles|

Odds on favourites for horsey house-hunters!

In a nod to the recent Grand National and start of racing’s flat season, here are three foreign horse-racing hot spots where hippophiles might fancy their chances finding their perfect property! 4-bed period villa near Deauville’s racecourse Deauville, France Little wonder equestrian sports are hugely popular in France – they have the space [...]

By |2019-04-15T15:25:54+01:00April 15th, 2019|Articles|