Why not combine the beautiful game with a beautiful property? In a nod to the World Cup this month, we highlight some European holiday resorts with their own top-notch football facilities, many of which attract top teams for pre-season training camps… Fancy an apartment in La Manga Club? Spain One of the [...]
Pristine beaches, balmy weather and a relaxed family-oriented lifestyle - the appeal of Portugal needs little introduction. Throw into the mix the chance to pay very little or in some cases zero tax and it’s little wonder the country is especially popular with Brits escaping the UK - Time to tap into Portugal's and its [...]
Now is the ideal time to start planning a viewing trip, while resorts are quieter and estate agents have more time on their hands. Read our tips for making a few days searching for your dream home really worthwhile... As 2018 gets underway, why not move a step closer to bagging an overseas property by [...]
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 [...]
Looking for winter sun without the jet-lag and flight time of the Caribbean? A home in one of these destinations in the Atlantic should make escaping the UK’s chilly months a cinch Sea-view pad in Sal, Cape Verde Cape Verde An archipelago 350 miles off West Africa, Cape Verde’s resorts and holiday home [...]
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 [...]
Lisbon is buzzing following news that superstar Madonna has moved and bought a home near the city. Could you too be tempted by one of these fashionable spots close to the Portuguese capital? Lisbon and its property market have been in the spotlight this summer after popstar Madonna moved to the area to tap into [...]
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 [...]