European city pads often double as clever investments that provide a fun base for enjoying a culture-rich urban lifestyle. Here are three cities offering just that… Valencia, Spain Historic old town, trendy beachfront or suburban community, Valencia has a neighbourhood to suit all types of property-buyer and currently its favourable property prices give it the [...]
Key to a successful overseas property purchase is the secure transfer of funds to a foreign bank account - at a competitive exchange rate. We meet one recent British buyer who got things just right… Relaxing at his Spanish apartment with his partner is particularly satisfying for Mark Sidwell, thanks to the savings and peace [...]
Did that half-term skiing break get you pining for your own place by the slopes? Here’s a pick of some of the exciting new developments available in the French Alps right now… Arc 1800 The flagship new development of Arc 1800, part of Les Arcs in the Paradiski area, is Edenarc 1800, a purpose-built pedestrianised [...]
In a nod to Grand National weekend, we’ve picked three cracking overseas properties with equestrian facilities. What are the odds we’ve found you a winner here? Limousin, France Nestled in a quiet corner of the Limousin countryside and looking across to the Verraux Valley, this rustic character property in Creuse should be a front-runner for [...]
West Cork, with its stunning coastline and laid-back rustic lifestyle, is a hot spot for British expats in Ireland. Here are three popular villages and properties which might be enough to lure you to this magical part of the Emerald Isle… Walk into a pub in West Cork and there’s a good chance you’ll hear [...]
Florida isn’t just about Disney and theme parks. The state’s Gulf Coast offers stunning beaches and a buzzing cultural scene. We pick out the highlights for property-hunters… Head a couple of hours south-west of Orlando and the bright lights of Disney, and you hit Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, home to sweeping, white sandy beaches, charming [...]
Cyprus and Cape Verde - island destinations popular for winter sun and both benefiting from landmark new developments. Which would you choose? Sparkling new waterfront developments are helping to put Cape Verde and Cyprus on the radar of international buyers who want luxury property with year-round sunshine and long-term investment potential. In Cyprus, work on [...]