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 [...]
Downsizing to a more manageable home is a liberating experience but it can be even more exciting if you go abroad. Aside from the weather, here are 6 reasons retirees hunting for their next home should consider a sunnier destination Buying power Growth in property markets in much of Europe has been almost non-existent in [...]
Is your heart set on buying a home in France this year? If so, give yourself a head start by attending the France Show in London this weekend. We take a closer look… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company For Brits looking to benefit from France’s fantastic choice of homes, affordable prices and cheap [...]
France will be in the limelight soon, when it hosts the 2016 Euro Championship. Off the pitch, fans can expect to be wowed by the property bargains they come across – so here’s a look at homes near the cities where England and Wales play their group games Article written by The Overseas Guides Company [...]
Global markets have started 2016 on the back foot and our Chancellor has warned of a ‘dangerous cocktail’ of economic risks for the UK. Here are five key considerations for Brits planning a foreign property purchase this year. EU Referendum The prospect of an EU Referendum – and the chances of a possible ‘Brexit’ – [...]
If 2016 is the year you’ve decided to buy in Spain, you’ll need to head out there to view properties. Meet one couple who found their Spanish home during their first viewing trip, organised after a visit to a UK property expo… Holidays will be especially enjoyable for Phil and Sandra Jones this year, thanks [...]
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 [...]
Skiers with a nose for a good deal might be tempted by the favourable buying conditions in the French Alps right now. Here are five resorts worth a visit in your search for a ski home… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company A strong Pound and very low interest rates on euro mortgages, combined [...]
Pensions and property were in the spotlight at the Government’s Autumn Statement in November, a reminder that estate planning should be a priority if you’re planning to retire abroad. Here are five key tips to come off the back of the Budget Be sure of your pension entitlements. The recent and on-going changes to the [...]
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, [...]