France is awash with great value houses but which corners of the country are home to the really juicy deals? To help bargain-hunting readers, we highlight four of the most affordable French urban areas, according to the latest market report from the official Notaries of France association. Then for each, we find you a tempting [...]
Searching for an overseas property with the wow factor and guests queuing up to stay there? On-line rental platform Airbnb has released a list of the 10 most popular homes on people’s ‘wish-lists’, which could be a useful hack for anyone looking for a holiday home with serious rental appeal. We highlight five of those [...]
Is your grand plan to move abroad and take up a new challenge rather than kick back and draw your pension? Maybe one of these tourist business opportunities will take your fancy and be your ticket to an exciting – and busy – new life in the sun…. Hostel-restaurant for sale in the Costa [...]
Excitement is building for the long-awaited opening in the New Year of Spain’s new Murcia airport. Here, we bring you some key facts about it and pick some conveniently located properties within 45 minutes of the terminal! Townhouse in Puerto de Mazarrón - Murcia’s new airport, known officially as the Murcia Region (Región [...]
From ski in/ski out chalets with views over Mont Blanc to villas with breathtaking views of Cap Ferrat to majestic stone and farmhouses just waiting for a caring owner to bring them back to life . Here is a small selection of newly available renovation projects in the most sought after locations in France perfect [...]
Melting ice caps, rising sea levels and higher temperatures – worldwide concern over climate change has stepped up a gear recently. So, if your conscience is telling you to search for a ‘green’ home abroad, here’s a selection of properties that come entirely self-sufficient – or at least almost... Eco farmhouse in rural Andalusia [...]
Scary costumes, pumpkins and bonfires to the ready – it’s October which means Halloween party time! We reveal four destinations where celebrating this famous ancient festival is especially fun – and for each one we’ve picked an exciting home for sale... Family home in Virginia, known for its pumpkin festival! Virginia, Ireland Halloween [...]
It’s Ryder Cup year, which means Europe’s best golfers have teamed up to take on the USA, this time in France. In a nod to the famous biennial competition, we pick four affordable homes beside the fairway in four popular golf destinations on both sides of the Atlantic… Central Florida Golfers will feel immediately at [...]
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a pivotal moment in the 2008 financial crisis that saw global economies and property markets crash. Ever wondered how much things have changed for Brits buying abroad during the decade since? Here are some observations… Fancy this view in Spain's Costa del [...]
Turkey enjoyed a surprise surge in tourism this summer, after its currency collapsed and foreign holidaymakers flooded there to benefit from the cheaper prices. The exchange rate has made property more affordable to foreigners too, meaning now could be an ideal time to buy a Turkish holiday home. Here’s a taste of what Turkey has [...]