Remote working has become the norm in the last year, and many people have found they are quite fond of this way of life. After all, you have more time to spend with your family and friends, and your wallet is likely feeling fuller without all those expensive coffees! But what if you took working [...]

Spring has arrived, transforming the countryside with green shoots, blossom, baby animals, singing birds and longer, sunnier days. But welcome as spring is at the end of our coldest British winter in years, in parts of Spain it is even more special. Have you ever seen a desert come to bloom?   Some of the [...]

If you’re anything like us or Louisa Durrell in the hit ITV series ‘The Durrells’, you’ve likely dreamed of escaping to a Greek island at one point or another. For some, this dream has become a reality, with Corfu topping the ranks for international buyers. We delve deeper into why this Ionian Island is so [...]

I’m sure we can all agree that fun and friendship need to be top of the agenda for the next year or two, especially when it comes to reconnecting with family. We take a look at two completely different holiday home hotspots in the USA: Florida and New York City. Central Florida They call Disney [...]

Visitors from overseas have been falling in love with the historic and picturesque region of Paphos in Cyprus since the days of antiquity. After all, according to ancient mythology it is the birthplace of Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of love. Could Paphos be the perfect choice for you? Location and landscape Paphos is a [...]

Many of us dream of living in the countryside, being able to glimpse the occasional fox from the kitchen window or enjoying the sound of owls hooting from nearby woods. But while buying in the depths of Britain’s natural world can be a little pricey, in Europe many of the wildest areas are also the [...]

So, the kids have moved out (finally!). For some, the prospect of being child-free is exhilarating. For others, however, it can leave them feeling a little lost. If you’re yearning to find a new ‘baby’ to look after, or a new spark to your relationship, buying an overseas property is an exciting project to undertake [...]

For those planning to buy a property in France this year, the effects of Brexit may be a concern. For example, how much time can you now spend in France? Here we answer some of your questions. Has Brexit changed the property buying process? Four-bedroom traditional stone house in Auvergne No. One thing [...]

Rolling green hills, charming vineyards and Renaissance cities; Tuscany really does have it all! No wonder expats make up 7% of the population, while the number of international second-home buyers continues to rise. Location and landscape Situated in central Italy, to the north of Rome and including 230 kilometres of Mediterranean coast, this culturally rich [...]

One positive upshot of lockdown is more of us spending family time outdoors on our bikes! So why not choose somewhere with exciting cycling trails when you’re hunting for your perfect overseas home? Here are a few ideas… Luxury apartment in Tyrol Tyrol, Austria A mecca for mountain-bikers from around the world, the [...]