Character properties with a past life make some of the most interesting homes abroad. Could one of these quirky conversions catch your eye? Once a station, now a charming French home Railway station in France Spending an unnecessary amount of time in a train station isn’t usually a pleasant experience, but not in [...]
If you want an overseas property from which you can access all the best in a nation’s culture, shopping and nightlife, head for the city. But which city is the nicest to live in? A holiday home or even a new life overseas doesn’t have to revolve around sun, sea and sand. Many overseas buyers [...]
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 [...]
Parts of the Med are just as stunning under the water as above it. We pick four holiday home destinations that also offer some of Europe’s best scuba diving Port Chambray in Gozo, Malta Gozo, Malta A short ferry ride from its sister island Malta, smaller Gozo is a haven of rustic charm [...]
Has Wimbledon inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet? Buy in one of these places and you could enjoy a balmy knock-around anytime of the year... Three-bed villa at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus the Med just outside Paphos, facilities on offer at the 234-hectare Aphrodite Hills resort include its world-class [...]
From pristine marinas to exhilarating cycle routes, the activities on offer in Mallorca these days are as exciting as the properties there… The island of Mallorca is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations, but it’s not just the beaches that attract holidaymakers from around the world there. The island has an ongoing campaign to promote [...]
We’re weeks away from high season in resorts around the Med so owners of holiday lets should be booked out by now. If you’re looking for a lettable second home, consider these top ten tips for maximising your income. 1. Get to grips with the local rules for holiday lets. You may need to register [...]
There’s more to Spain than rows of beach pads in busy coastal resorts. Meet one British owner who headed into the countryside and opted for a rustic bolt-hole with vineyard views Noisy crowds, nosy neighbours and traffic jams aren’t things Emma Drake [pictured above] has ever had to worry about at her finca in the [...]
The highlight of many Mediterranean homes is a roof terrace, ideal spots for enjoying a sundowner. As these ones show, your own solarium could be more affordable than you thought … If you’re buying a home in the sun, you probably want to sit outside catching some rays. Fortunately, while gardens can come at a [...]