Character properties with a past life make some of the most interesting homes abroad. Could one of these quirky conversions catch your eye? Once a station, now a charming French home Railway station in France Spending an unnecessary amount of time in a train station isn’t usually a pleasant experience, but not in [...]
If you want an overseas property from which you can access all the best in a nation’s culture, shopping and nightlife, head for the city. But which city is the nicest to live in? A holiday home or even a new life overseas doesn’t have to revolve around sun, sea and sand. Many overseas buyers [...]
Southern Italy’s Puglia is luring an increasing number of celebs to its pretty towns and uncrowded beaches - and some are buying bolt-holes there. We take a closer look… Puglia is preparing to welcome an especially high number of VIPs this summer, with Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and French President Emmanuel Macron among the famous [...]
Spain remains the UK’s favourite place to hunt for property in Europe, according to Rightmove’s new report. We meet one happy expat who recently found his perfect home in Valencia Spain is by far the most popular place for Brits to search for a home in Europe, attracting more searches on Rightmove in 2017 than [...]
Brits are the third largest group of overseas buyers in the US, with Florida being foreigners’ favourite state. As the dollar starts to weaken, could you be tempted to buy there? Only the Chinese and Canadians account for more foreign property purchases in the US than British people, according to a recent survey by the [...]
Owning a home in a warmer climate means you’ll be spending more time outdoors. So when shopping for a house in a hot country, think about these features Enjoy views of the Med from this hot tub in the Costa del Sol The hot tub Can you imagine a better way to chill [...]
To get the most out of your holiday home you’ll need all the right gear. Spanish homeowner and PropertyGuides.com editor Richard Way picks five must-haves that help make his family holidays a success The inflatables! Killer whale, dinghy or plain old lilo, expect inflatables to become a part of your life when you own a [...]
Parts of the Med are just as stunning under the water as above it. We pick four holiday home destinations that also offer some of Europe’s best scuba diving Port Chambray in Gozo, Malta Gozo, Malta A short ferry ride from its sister island Malta, smaller Gozo is a haven of rustic charm [...]
Has Wimbledon inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet? Buy in one of these places and you could enjoy a balmy knock-around anytime of the year... Three-bed villa at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus the Med just outside Paphos, facilities on offer at the 234-hectare Aphrodite Hills resort include its world-class [...]
From pristine marinas to exhilarating cycle routes, the activities on offer in Mallorca these days are as exciting as the properties there… The island of Mallorca is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations, but it’s not just the beaches that attract holidaymakers from around the world there. The island has an ongoing campaign to promote [...]