Nothing quite beats meandering around an attractive and historic village in France. But which villages are the most beautiful? Of course, it’s all subjective, but according to the French themselves in their annual list of ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France', 31 of the most gorgeous are in la Nouvelle Aquitaine. Where is la Nouvelle [...]
Beautiful, affordable and in our opinion, underrated, Northern Portugal (Região Norte) is a rising star when it comes to buying property in Portugal. House prices there are steadily increasing, so now is definitely the time to buy. Why buy in Northern Portugal? 4-bedroom villa in Viana do Castelo If you like the great [...]
Seasoned visitors to Florida, Kent couple the Hollandses became Disney homeowners in May this year. They’ll rent out their resort townhouse and have annual holidays there until they retire, when they plan to become ‘snowbirds’! Andy and Karen's four-bedroom Disney home Life should get a whole lot more fun for Andy and Karen [...]
With spectacular countryside, sparkling beaches and charming towns and villages, Bulgaria is a popular choice with international buyers looking for a low-cost and healthy life abroad. So, where should you buy and how affordable is it really? Let’s explore this beautiful country further… Location and landscape 4-bedroom ski chalet in Borovets Set in [...]
Tipped to join the UK’s travel green list soon and already receiving vaccinated tourists, there are two more very good reasons to start planning a house-hunting trip to Greece. Cue low taxes and cheap investment visas! Here’s why post-lockdown could be a win-win for Grecophiles… 3-bedroom villa with sea views in Mykonos It’s [...]
Bookings are creeping back for owners of second homes, after Covid wiped out 2020’s holiday let market. Just ask the Warrens, who rent out their character property in northern France, which they can’t wait to visit again themselves! Léhon Village Michelle and Graeme Warren are looking forward to holidaymakers being able to enjoy [...]
Few countries do coastal towns like Spain does. With nearly 5,000 kilometres of coastline, property buyers are spoilt for choice when it comes to buying by the sea. Whether you’re after big city living or a traditional life where the fisherman set out before the sun rises, Spain has a beach town for you. Each [...]
With new countries hopefully being added to the UK’s green list every three weeks, now is the perfect time to restart your property search. After a year of virtual viewings and online window-shopping, home buyers can now start to plan trips abroad to physically view properties. Let’s get excited about buying overseas again! Here are [...]
The winning combination of a good property agent and smart technology is helping British people purchase overseas property without flying out to visit it. Just ask British couple the Chaters, who recently bought a home in Florida after viewing it virtually! Retirees Howard and Vanessa Chater can’t wait for September 2021 when they’re flying out [...]
Kent family the Tippetts moved to a dilapidated farmhouse in France with plans to open a microbrewery just as the first lockdown hit. Their quest for a better life across the Channel was documented in Channel 4’s A New Life in the Sun series. Now that a year has passed, we thought it was time [...]