“I bagged my Costa del Sol bolt-hole in time for Brexit!” Touted as the safest way to secure your long-term rights as a British homeowner in the EU, large numbers of Brits continue to snap up property in Europe and get themselves registered locally BEFORE Brexit happens in March. Meet one man who, relieved to have bought in Spain last year, is happy to let his [...] By Richard Way| 2019-01-18T10:51:35+00:00 January 18th, 2019|Articles| Read More
‘I’m moving to a brand new home in Murcia!” Property agents in Spain are reporting 2018 as a bumper year for British buyers. Could it be that many of us are tired of the Brexit uncertainty and embracing a ‘now or never attitude’? Meet one Brit who can’t wait to move to Spain in 2019…. Ian Griffiths, who found his perfect new home [...] By Richard Way| 2019-01-14T12:43:37+00:00 January 7th, 2019|Articles| Read More
Sea and ski – homes that offer both! Is your dream to own somewhere by the sea that’s also within striking distance of snowy mountaintops? These destinations in Spain, France and Italy offer just that – lovely beachside homes less than two hours from a ski resort… 3-bedroom villa with sea views in Roses, Costa Brava Northern Costa Brava, SPAIN Glance [...] By Richard Way| 2019-01-07T11:29:10+00:00 January 7th, 2019|Articles| Read More
Snow place like a ski home! Snow is falling in the Alps with just a week or two before most slopes open for business. If you’re a skier with a growing urge to buy your own ski home, why not consider one of these exciting French resorts, each offering something a bit different, when booking your winter break this year? We’ve [...] By Richard Way| 2018-12-03T12:41:58+00:00 December 3rd, 2018|Articles| Read More
Brighten your winters with a sunny bolt-hole! Now the clocks have gone back and the mercury is starting to fall, are you wishing you had a bolt-hole somewhere sunny to escape to? To highlight the exciting opportunities out there, here are five winter sun destinations, each within a 4-6 hour flight from the UK and with average winter temperatures of at least [...] By Richard Way| 2018-11-29T11:59:50+00:00 November 29th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Say ‘bonjour’ to a bargain across the Channel! 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 [...] By Richard Way| 2018-11-08T11:29:43+00:00 November 8th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Holiday lets with guaranteed bookings! 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 [...] By Richard Way| 2018-11-02T11:47:31+00:00 November 2nd, 2018|Articles| Read More
A new life that mixes work with pleasure? 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 [...] By Richard Way| 2018-10-31T14:51:47+00:00 October 31st, 2018|Articles| Read More
Murcia’s new airport prepares for take-off 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 [...] By Richard Way| 2018-10-31T14:48:16+00:00 October 31st, 2018|Articles| Read More
Eco homes that won’t cost the earth! 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 [...] By Richard Way| 2018-10-12T13:17:20+00:00 October 12th, 2018|Articles| Read More