Are you looking to buy a home in a cool, cosmopolitan, charming city? Then Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, might fit you like a glove. Lisbon is a gorgeous, sun-soaked city. It effortlessly blends its traditional heritage with its status as a modern, exciting European city. The city is the perfect place for amateur historians, digital [...]
There are a few countries across Europe that allow non-EU citizens to gain residency by investing in the country. Portugal has been a hotspot for international buyers for decades, but it changed its golden visa scheme in 2023, meaning you can no longer gain residency by investing in real estate. A villa for home [...]
Looking for a neat investment or an urban pad with a modern, edgy vibe? Then try a city that embraces the world’s booming technology sector - exciting places both to invest and enjoy a hip 21st-Century lifestyle. Read on for more about today’s ‘tech cities’ and where to find them in Europe… Well connected [...]
In a nod to this month’s 2019 Wimbledon Championships, we serve up a selection of our favourite overseas homes with a tennis court. Prepare to be aced… Lot et Garonne home with tennis court France You don’t need to be a millionaire to have a pretty detached house with a tennis court in [...]
Are you more at home soaking up the culture in a picturesque old city than sat by the pool in a purpose-built resort? Then perhaps a pied-à-terre in the historic centre of one of these European cities – each with an airport - could be right up your street… Hip warehouse style pad in [...]
Now the clocks have gone back and the mercury is starting to fall, are you wishing you had a bolt-hole somewhere sunny to escape to? To highlight the exciting opportunities out there, here are five winter sun destinations, each within a 4-6 hour flight from the UK and with average winter temperatures of at least [...]
It’s Ryder Cup year, which means Europe’s best golfers have teamed up to take on the USA, this time in France. In a nod to the famous biennial competition, we pick four affordable homes beside the fairway in four popular golf destinations on both sides of the Atlantic… Central Florida Golfers will feel immediately at [...]
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a pivotal moment in the 2008 financial crisis that saw global economies and property markets crash. Ever wondered how much things have changed for Brits buying abroad during the decade since? Here are some observations… Fancy this view in Spain's Costa del [...]
Not everyone needs lots of living space, with singletons and childless couples often prioritising location, style and convenience over square footage. We outline the key benefits of opting for a snug bolt-hole abroad and find you some exciting studios and one-bed homes for sale… Is your dream home abroad somewhere that’s hassle-free and more of [...]
Spain and Portugal are two of the most popular places to own a home next to a fairway. We look at the benefits of buying in a golf development or larger golf community, pinpoint the hot spots and pick some eye-catching properties for you… Fairway views from a villa at Las Colinas, Costa Blanca [...]