Keen for your new place in the sun to have independent living space for visiting friends and family, or somewhere for elderly parents to cohabit alongside you? For vacant periods, you could even let your extra accommodation to holidaymakers. Here are some ideas and a pick of exciting properties that offer just that… Villa [...]
Brits buying in the US or Europe right now won’t need reminding of what the exchange rate is doing, with the pound hovering at two-year lows against the dollar and euro. Here are five tips to help today’s buyers get the most from their currency transfers… Tempted by a villa in Spain's Costa Blanca? [...]
Is your plan to enjoy your golden years abroad, kicking back in the Mediterranean sunshine? If so, here are some practical considerations to help you choose a suitable retirement home… - Location is key. If you’re tempted by the panoramic views of an isolated cliff-top villa or the rural tranquillity of a secluded farmhouse, do [...]
It’s certainly the weather for enjoying a chilled glass of wine... So, here’s a pick of European destinations that combine quality local plonk and exciting holiday homes – some you may not be expecting! Three-bed villa in the Costa Brava Spain – Empordà Rioja might produce the UK’s favourite Spanish wine but it [...]
A stroll along the promenade, or ‘paseo marítimo’, is one of the many joys that come with living in the Spanish Costas. The choice is endless, but here’s a pick of resorts with a prom perfect for enjoying Spain's fantastic lifestyle… New apartments in central Estepona Estepona, Costa del Sol Family-friendly and with [...]
Interest in the sunny island of Cyprus is surging in 2019, helped by its friendly tax and visa laws. We take a closer look and wave some inviting property there under your eyes! Golf villa near Paphos town Cyprus is enjoying a hike in foreign property-buyers, with figures from its Department of Land [...]
In a nod to this month’s 2019 Wimbledon Championships, we serve up a selection of our favourite overseas homes with a tennis court. Prepare to be aced… Lot et Garonne home with tennis court France You don’t need to be a millionaire to have a pretty detached house with a tennis court in [...]
Planning a property purchase in Spain but still not sure where, what or how to buy? Valuable insight from a new survey, based on responses by Brits hunting for a Spanish home, could help you decide… Great value Costa Blanca villa A recent survey by buying resource Property Guides highlights the key traits [...]
Love it or loathe it, the UK’s steamiest reality TV show is back on our screens, and once again it’s taking place in a cosy bolt-hole in Mallorca. We take a look at the Love Island 2019 villa and what makes the Balearic Island so precious to homeowners Canyamel beach, Mallorca For the [...]
A sure way to put an area on the map and boost its jet setter appeal is to build a new marina! Here are three European destinations catching the eye of superyacht owners, not to mention property-buyers looking for idyllic waterfront views! Ayia Napa's marina project, Cyprus Ayia Napa, Cyprus The much anticipated [...]