Reaching the Costa Brava from the north of Britain is about to get easier, with the launch of Jet2.com’s new flights to Girona, complementing Ryanair’s existing service. Here are 5 facts about this unspoilt corner of Spain that could make you want a home there… Ski before lunch, fun by the sea after “On a [...]
Expats who become estate agents are often the best people to go to for information about a local area. For anyone thinking of buying in Spain’s northern Costa Blanca, we picked the brains of a local agent there… Who are you? Michelle O’Brien, aged 38. I’m based in the town of Jalón. When did you [...]
Rugby’s most exciting annual tournament is underway, so we’ve found to-die-for rustic homes in each competing country. None costs more than €245K, the average house price in Ireland, whose team lifted last year’s trophy…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Ireland Wake up to stunning sea and countryside views at this charming three-bedroom detached home [...]
Every year, expats take part in a variety of local New Year’s Eve celebrations. Here are some of the quirky traditions they’re likely to encounter in European destinations… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company France Known as La Saint-Sylvestre, New Year’s Eve is an occasion for indulging in gastronomic treats, typically Champagne, oysters and [...]
Nearly half a century after its launch, Spain’s La Manga Club has lost none of the shine that made it one of Europe’s most desirable second home destinations. These five points help explain why… - As Spain’s flagship sports and leisure resort, highlights of the 1,400-acre La Manga Club today include: three championship golf courses, [...]
You’re far from alone in your search for an overseas home, according to stats just out from OverseasGuidesCompany.com, which show a huge hike in interest in buying property abroad in 2015. We take a closer look… It would appear the UK’s craving for a place in the sun is well and truly back. Enquiries about [...]
Preparation for a smooth foreign property purchase should include speaking to a currency transfer firm before you head off on a viewing trip. Here’s how doing just that helped one British couple who recently bought in Spain… Opening an account with Smart Currency Exchange before viewing Spanish property meant Gary Carr-Smith could make a quick [...]
Not for the first time, Spain has been identified as the healthiest place to live in Europe, thanks largely to its celebrated lifestyle and climate. Read on to find out more… Recent research by the World Health Organisation shows that the Spanish nation enjoys the best health and life expectancy of any country in Europe. [...]
Written by British Corner Shop As Christmas draws closer, those who no longer live in the UK begin to hanker for aspects of the British Christmas that they grew up with. As expats go about their festive duties in wonderfully new cultures, memories of home-cooked traditional British Christmas grub feature in nostalgic reminiscing about Christmas's [...]
Would your ideal holiday home be near a marina, golf course and glorious sandy beach? Plenty of resorts in Spain tick these boxes – here are four across the country that could be perfect for you… Dehesa de Campoamor Fanning out from its pretty marina, which lies conveniently between two sandy beaches, Campoamor is a [...]