Southern Italy’s Puglia is luring an increasing number of celebs to its pretty towns and uncrowded beaches - and some are buying bolt-holes there. We take a closer look… Puglia is preparing to welcome an especially high number of VIPs this summer, with Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and French President Emmanuel Macron among the famous [...]
Spain remains the UK’s favourite place to hunt for property in Europe, according to Rightmove’s new report. We meet one happy expat who recently found his perfect home in Valencia Spain is by far the most popular place for Brits to search for a home in Europe, attracting more searches on Rightmove in 2017 than [...]
Brits are the third largest group of overseas buyers in the US, with Florida being foreigners’ favourite state. As the dollar starts to weaken, could you be tempted to buy there? Only the Chinese and Canadians account for more foreign property purchases in the US than British people, according to a recent survey by the [...]
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 [...]
Parts of the Med are just as stunning under the water as above it. We pick four holiday home destinations that also offer some of Europe’s best scuba diving Port Chambray in Gozo, Malta Gozo, Malta A short ferry ride from its sister island Malta, smaller Gozo is a haven of rustic charm [...]
Has Wimbledon inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet? Buy in one of these places and you could enjoy a balmy knock-around anytime of the year... Three-bed villa at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus the Med just outside Paphos, facilities on offer at the 234-hectare Aphrodite Hills resort include its world-class [...]
From pristine marinas to exhilarating cycle routes, the activities on offer in Mallorca these days are as exciting as the properties there… The island of Mallorca is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations, but it’s not just the beaches that attract holidaymakers from around the world there. The island has an ongoing campaign to promote [...]
We’re weeks away from high season in resorts around the Med so owners of holiday lets should be booked out by now. If you’re looking for a lettable second home, consider these top ten tips for maximising your income. 1. Get to grips with the local rules for holiday lets. You may need to register [...]
There’s more to Spain than rows of beach pads in busy coastal resorts. Meet one British owner who headed into the countryside and opted for a rustic bolt-hole with vineyard views Noisy crowds, nosy neighbours and traffic jams aren’t things Emma Drake [pictured above] has ever had to worry about at her finca in the [...]