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A chalet in the French Alps, a quirky apartment on the Costa del Sol or a cosmopolitan townhouse in Lisbon – each of these are popular second-home locations, but have you ever wondered, what’s the best place for a second home? Luckily enough, global real estate provider Savills has just published its annual Prime Residential [...]
Buying an off-plan property is a popular alternative to buying resale homes. There are lots of advantages to buying new homes, as they haven’t aged with time or lost their appeal. Some might not even have started construction when you pay your reservation fee. In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of buying a [...]
Apulia, or Puglia, is a southern region in Italy, often referred to as the ‘heel of Italy’s boot’. The region spans almost 200 square metres and has a population of 3.9 million. As the country’s second-largest region, it’s no wonder that Apulia has the longest Italian coastline, which borders the Gulf of Manfredonia, the Adriatic [...]
If you’re not familiar with the term Blue Flag, it’s an internationally recognised voluntary award for beaches and marinas that meet the highest standards for safety, education, accessibility, environment, and sustainability. Living by a Blue Flag beach is a huge selling point to any international property as you can rest assured, they’re well-maintained, clean and [...]
Find your dream home in Spain today If you’re buying a property overseas, there’s a chance you’ll be buying in a foreign currency, so you won’t only have to make an international transfer, but you’ll also have to exchange the funds. That’s where a currency specialist can come in handy. If buying property [...]
Portugal attracts international attention from all four corners of the world, many of them drawn to the alluring Algarve. However, the Algarve is home to some of the most expensive properties in Portugal. A recent report from Property Guides revealed that only 8% of the 353 aspiring buyers surveyed have a budget that could afford [...]
Greece is a country rich in ancient history and blessed with some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Property in Greece is immensely popular with international buyers looking to invest in their very own piece of paradise. Whether you’re looking for a holiday home to use as a peaceful retreat or considering a [...]
Paphos, Cyprus is a beautiful and enchanting place that has captured the hearts of many international buyers. In fact, more than fifty per cent of expats in Cyprus live in Paphos, the island’s fourth-largest city. Paphos district is quite large, but the harbour city is much smaller. It’s been a favourite for European holidaymakers for [...]
Spain is a hugely popular place among Britons and other Europeans looking to move somewhere with a warmer climate. But where in Spain is the most popular area and why? Well, new statistics from Right Casa, a real estate agent in the Costa del Sol, recently revealed that Alicante is the most popular destination for [...]
If you’re looking to invest in a holiday home overseas, there are a few things you need to decide before heading to the property listings pages. First things first, grab a pen and paper, and we can work together to try and work out what you’re looking for. To identify your holiday home needs, I’ve [...]