British MPs don’t hold back when it comes to taking family holidays, in the UK and on the Continent. We list some of PM Cameron’s – and his former opponents’ - favourite destinations and find some ideal properties for unwinding after a general election… David Cameron The Cameron family appear to be big fans of [...]
Spring’s here – have you put your runners in yet? If you’re a fan of growing fruit and veg, just think what you could achieve living somewhere warm with a long growing season! Here are a few properties that offer more than just a kitchen garden… Olive groves, vineyards or orchards – many homes in [...]
For many Brits, buying and moving abroad in 2015 will depend on the sale of their UK home. Expat Alexis Goldberg of France Buying Guide, who has been through the relocation process, offers some guidance on selling up and kick starting your new life in the sun Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Selling [...]
If you’re looking for the ultimate Valentine’s gift this year, why not bag an overseas love nest where you and your partner can spend time together? To get you in the mood, here are some suggestions for where to buy for guaranteed romance…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Follow your nose to France! The [...]
France is firmly on the radar of Brits looking for a second or permanent home in 2015, and what better way to research the market than by visiting The France Show in London this month. Here’s why it’s well worth it…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Which parts of France have the best selection [...]
What better way to start the year than beginning your search for a place in the sun? Property markets in many popular destinations settled down in 2014, after a rocky few years, so 2015 could be the ideal time to invest abroad. Here are some ideas for the best places to buy...Article written by The [...]
Besides its unspoilt countryside and beaches, Brittany’s proximity to the UK by ferry and road makes it popular with Brits, and recent months have even seen new flights there. Evidently interest in the region is growing, so we take a closer look… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Getting to Brittany from the UK [...]
Interest in buying foreign property continues to grow during 2014 compared to 2013, according to the latest report from the Overseas Guides Company, which cites cheap mortgages, a stronger pound and value for money as key attractions for British buyers. Online resource the Overseas Guides Company (OGC) saw enquiries between January and September 2014 rise [...]
If you’re in the market for a ski home, 2014 could be the ideal time to snap up a slope-side property in the Alps. Why? Mortgage and exchange rates currently favour Brits, and a number of French resorts have new developments and facilities. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Rewind to October 2013 and [...]
House-hunting in France is exciting, but making your new home just how you want it is just as much fun. Here Alexis Goldberg, author of FranceBuyingGuide.com and resident of the Languedoc, draws on personal experience to offer some pointers on furnishing a French property Article written by The Overseas Guides CompanyFurnishing and decorating your French [...]