Has the world ever been more in love with wine? If your ideal overseas home comes with views of vineyards and lots of local plonk to sample, try one of these burgeoning wine destinations… Character trullo close to Puglian wineries Puglia, Italy The heel of Italy’s ‘boot’, sunny Puglia is regarded as the [...]
Serious about buying abroad in 2018? Before you start browsing, it’s worth getting your head around all the costs that come with an overseas property transaction - it could save you a lot of time and heartache! Additional buying costs Nine times out of ten, the cost of taking ownership of a property, regardless of [...]
Is 2018 the year you move abroad and turn your hand to something different? If so, one of these businesses could be your ticket to an exciting new life in the sun! B&B & campsite in Dordogne B&B and campsite, France Ready and waiting for enthusiastic new owners is this B&B with a [...]
A highlight of owning abroad is enjoying the local cuisine. Here are four second-home destinations that are growing increasingly popular with foodies! Beachfront apartment in Isla Canela, Huelva Huelva, Spain The city and province of Huelva, located in Andalusia’s south-west corner, was deservedly crowned Spain’s 2017 Gastronomic Capital. A highlight there are the [...]
Nothing beats an open fire or wood burner for adding character to a second home, as well as making winter visits extra snuggly. Here are reasons to consider one... Beautiful farmhouse in rural Catalonia, Spain It does get cold in the Med! The lure of guaranteed sunshine is what drives most people to [...]
Owning a home in a warmer climate means you’ll be spending more time outdoors. So when shopping for a house in a hot country, think about these features Enjoy views of the Med from this hot tub in the Costa del Sol The hot tub Can you imagine a better way to chill [...]
To get the most out of your holiday home you’ll need all the right gear. Spanish homeowner and PropertyGuides.com editor Richard Way picks five must-haves that help make his family holidays a success The inflatables! Killer whale, dinghy or plain old lilo, expect inflatables to become a part of your life when you own a [...]
Why not add an eco edge to your overseas home and go ‘off-grid’? Here’s a pick of homes where your electricity - and in some cases water - bill could be zero… Sunshine is free and in abundance in southern Europe, which makes powering your home and its hot water on solar energy a real possibility. Thermal [...]
National Gardening Week falls in April, making it the ideal month to showcase some overseas homes with exceptional gardens. Which of these is your favourite? Floral delights in the Limousin Limousin, France Tucked away in a pretty hamlet in the Limousin, the landscaped garden of this charming period property is the ideal place to [...]
For a more traditional Mediterranean home, how about a character house in an old town or village? One of these might take your fancy. . . Monda, Spain Head 20 minutes inland from the famous Costa del Sol resort of Marbella and you reach the pretty whitewashed town of Monda. Nestling in the hills and [...]