Not for the first time, Spain has been identified as the healthiest place to live in Europe, thanks largely to its celebrated lifestyle and climate. Read on to find out more… Recent research by the World Health Organisation shows that the Spanish nation enjoys the best health and life expectancy of any country in Europe. [...]
Exciting new development plans will hoist Portugal’s Algarve into the global tourism spotlight, cementing the Golden Triangle as a world-class tourist destination. Could now be the perfect time to buy a property there? Article written by The Overseas Guides Company A €1-billion plan for a new phase of development in Vilamoura, a world-class resort that [...]
Written by British Corner Shop As Christmas draws closer, those who no longer live in the UK begin to hanker for aspects of the British Christmas that they grew up with. As expats go about their festive duties in wonderfully new cultures, memories of home-cooked traditional British Christmas grub feature in nostalgic reminiscing about Christmas's [...]
Would your ideal holiday home be near a marina, golf course and glorious sandy beach? Plenty of resorts in Spain tick these boxes – here are four across the country that could be perfect for you… Dehesa de Campoamor Fanning out from its pretty marina, which lies conveniently between two sandy beaches, Campoamor is a [...]
Looking for a new home in the French countryside, perhaps with a gite to bring in extra income? If so, an ideal way to start your property-hunt could be a stay at Tree Tops, a gite in Limousin run by expats the Stevens. Read on to find out more… Article written by The Overseas Guides [...]
Friendly tax rules and favourable buying conditions make Portugal an increasingly attractive place to buy in 2015. PortugalBuyingGuide.com, a free information resource with offices in the Algarve and London, outlines five key reasons why now is an ideal time to snap up a property there… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company September marks the [...]
The Rugby World Cup has kicked off, with fans from around the world flocking to host cities in England and Wales. To celebrate, we travel abroad to four famous rugby stadiums and find the perfect city pad within a penalty kick of the stands! Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Aviva Stadium, Ireland The [...]
Looking for a foreign home that you can let easily to holidaymakers? New research reveals just how popular privately rented properties are on Spain’s Costas, a country that attracted more than 27 million tourists last year… Owners of second homes in Spanish hot spots should have little difficulty attracting holiday lets, according to a new [...]
From film stars to fashionistas, the French Riviera remains one of Europe’s most coveted second home destinations and the good news for Brits is that buying conditions in 2015 are making it more affordable. Here’s an overview of the hot spots there… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Incredibly cheap mortgages, a favourable exchange [...]
From film stars to fashionistas, the French Riviera remains one of Europe’s most coveted second home destinations and the good news for Brits is that buying conditions in 2015 are making it more affordable. Here’s an overview of the hot spots there… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Incredibly cheap mortgages, a favourable exchange [...]