There’s plenty more to Portugal’s Algarve than its internationally acclaimed golf and leisure resorts. Head west for a more traditional lifestyle and glorious untouched beaches... Three-bed villa in Carvoeiro Location and landscape Stretching westwards from the pretty fishing town of Carvoeiro as far as Portugal’s most south-westerly point at Sagres, the Western Algarve [...]
Breathtaking scenery, uncrowded open-air space and a healthy lifestyle – after a winter season cut short by Covid-19, is it any wonder that parts of the French Alps welcomed an unusually high number of visitors this summer? Here are six reasons you might want to consider a mountain home in France... Two-bed apartment, Châtel [...]
In a nod to Halloween, we’ve picked four destinations with a link to the famous autumn festival, and found you a property for sale in each too… Four-bed detached home in Galway Come for the craic! The origins of Halloween date back to an ancient Celtic festival in Ireland, one that celebrated the [...]
For the best choice of property next to a golf course, Spain dominates the top of the leaderboard. And if a view across 18 holes isn’t enough, we’ve found five Spanish resorts where residents have at least 36 holes on their doorstep… PGA Catalunya, Costa Brava PGA Catalunya Resort, Costa Brava Set amongst [...]
One of Turkey’s most affordable beach resorts, Altinkum has grown rapidly over the past two decades to become a major tourist hub and firm favourite with British homeowners. We take a closer look… Two-bed bungalow near Mavisehir, Didim Location and landscape Altinkum, Turkish for “Golden Sands”, is a modern family resort on Turkey’s [...]
Rising stars of the Orlando real estate market, condo-hotel resorts offer a hands-off way to invest in a rent-yielding Disney holiday home. We compare them with Florida’s more conventional second home communities - and we’ve picked some exciting examples for each Buena Vista Resort, Orlando Condo-hotel resorts Located close to central Florida’s main [...]
France’s interior remains a fertile hunting ground for affordable village homes, but where are the real bargains? We’ve used the latest property report by the French notary association to help you sniff them out… What a beauty in Bellac, near Limoges! Eager to own a cosy French character home but concerned you might [...]
Never mind working from home in the UK, how about working from a sunny terrace abroad? To make that dream come true, a fast and affordable internet connection is a must for most of us. We help you identify the best European property spots for staying connected... Apartment in Spain's Costa del Sol [...]
Keen to tap into the rustic Italian lifestyle but not sure your budget will stretch to it? A new report has identified the country’s cheapest areas, where plenty of bargains are waiting for you. We take a closer look and pick some standout properties Value home in the Piedmont vineyards Your pockets might [...]
Package holidays first put this corner of Spain on the map but its endearing natural charm soon became its main draw. Unspoilt beaches, dramatic coastal scenery, beautifully preserved villages and the rich Catalan culture are what attract house-hunters these days. Just try and resist… Villa with sea views in Begur area Location and [...]