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 [...]
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 [...]
Few places can match France for its choice of affordable character homes. Just ask this couple who’ve bought a house next door to a château for less than £100K! Gazing at the fairy-tale castle from the front terrace was the moment Nicole Bishop and Matthew Clisby knew they’d found their perfect French property. Nicole [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This month’s 2017 Masters Tournament is the highlight of the sporting calendar for serious golf fans. To mark the occasion, here is a pick of fabulous overseas homes next to a fairway Golf homes at the Residences in Vilamoura, Portugal Vilamoura, Portugal Home to five championship golf courses, an award-winning 875-berth marina and [...]
Did that half-term skiing break get you pining for your own place by the slopes? Here’s a pick of some of the exciting new developments available in the French Alps right now… Arc 1800 The flagship new development of Arc 1800, part of Les Arcs in the Paradiski area, is Edenarc 1800, a purpose-built pedestrianised [...]