5 reasons why the experts are so excited about La Baraquette

This article is a sponsored promotion from La Baraquette, France. The La Baraquette seaview vineyard estate, based in the Languedoc region of the South of France, is raising eyebrows amongst property experts and the press. Greg Taylor of the property website Creme-de-Languedoc.com looks into what they’re so excited about. “One of the best developments I [...]

By |2016-07-06T13:39:58+01:00June 28th, 2016|Articles|

Currency specialists – helping you beat the Brexit backlash

The vote for Brexit has sent shock waves through currency markets, causing the value of the pound to fall heavily against the dollar and euro. In this climate, anyone on the verge of sending money abroad shouldn’t hesitate to use a currency specialist. Here’s why… Get rid of costly uncertainty There is one given amidst [...]

By |2016-07-06T15:17:14+01:00June 27th, 2016|Articles|

Euro hot spots that score highly with footballers

Europe’s football elite are all in France right now, competing in Euro 2016. But where do they escape to once they’ve left the dressing room? Here’s our pick of sunny footballer hangouts in four countries with their eye on the Euros trophy… Spain Sightings of football stars are common at the 1,400 acre La Manga [...]

By |2016-06-20T12:24:44+01:00June 16th, 2016|Articles|

Why festivals make French homes even more fun!

Cannes’ famous Film Festival makes the resort an especially exciting place to own a home in May. But plenty of other French towns host annual festivals or events, which could be another reason to buy there. Here are some ideas…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Le Mans 24-hour race Each June the French town [...]

By |2016-06-01T13:20:13+01:00May 24th, 2016|Articles|

Don’t climb the walls finding your ideal home – try France’s fortified towns!

Oozing Gallic charm, France’s medieval fortified towns are magnets for British house hunters. We pick four of the smaller, lesser known ones and find you a quirky property near each one Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Carcassonne, Avignon, Saint Malo – most British Francophiles have heard of France’s larger, fortified cities, but how [...]

By |2016-05-09T09:27:31+01:00April 22nd, 2016|Articles|

8 tips to give your search for a ski home a lift

Did you return from this year’s ski trip intent on owning a place in the French Alps? If so, there’s a bit more to think about when buying a ski home compared to a beach pad, so here are some tips to get you started… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company 1)  Your resort. [...]

By |2016-04-11T09:12:46+01:00March 21st, 2016|Articles|

Kick off the Six Nations with six prize-worthy homes

Rugby’s most exciting annual tournament is underway, so we’ve found to-die-for rustic homes in each competing country. None costs more than €245K, the average house price in Ireland, whose team lifted last year’s trophy…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Ireland Wake up to stunning sea and countryside views at this charming three-bedroom detached home [...]

By |2016-02-12T18:30:05+01:00February 7th, 2016|Articles|