A new report has just revealed that 40% of home sales to foreign buyers in Spain last year were in the Costa Blanca. We take a look into what makes the 200km southeastern coast so exceedingly popular with international buyers. The other areas that make up the report include the Costa del Sol (24%), Balearics [...]
The speed and scale of development in Dubai means property-buyers are spoilt for choice in this exciting Middle Eastern hub. We highlight the Emirate’s most popular communities according to location and lifestyle needs. Dubai was one of the highest-performing property markets globally in 2022. It remains one of the world’s most desirable expat destinations with [...]
If you’re looking to buy property overseas and have settled on the wonderful Mediterranean Island of Cyprus – congratulations! You’ve made a great choice. Cyprus enjoys an average of 326 days of sun, compared to a measly 126 in London and 152 in Paris. Cyprus is a popular country for relocation as lots of locals [...]
Travel website Booking.com has just revealed the 10 most welcoming cities on earth. Taking the top spot is Polignano a Mare in Puglia, Italy. If you’re looking to find travel inspiration, buy a holiday home or even emigrate entirely, there isn’t a better place to start. We take a deep dive into Polignano a Mare, [...]
While Australia and New Zealand are possibly the furthest you can get from the UK, they’re immensely popular countries or international buyers. Why, you ask? Well, English is the first language in Oz and NZ, they both have beautiful rolling hills and verdant countryside, plus, modern cities that have fast become cultural hubs. However, deciding [...]
The Algarve is a popular area along Portugal’s south coast and many foreign buyers are lured there to enjoy 300 days of annual sunshine. But did you know that the Algarve is home to 40 of the world’s best golf courses? A history of golf in the Algarve Celebrated golfer, Sir Henry Cotton, established the [...]
If you’ve settled on Greece as your dream destination for a holiday home overseas or are even considering emigrating, you’re probably now looking at areas in more detail. Greece is about the size of England or New York state, with over 3,000 islands in the Mediterranean waters. Greece delivers on every front for those seeking [...]
Lots of places have incentives in place to attract buyers to boost tourism. But have you ever heard of an incentive that allows buyers to purchase a brand-new property and claim back the VAT? Well, that’s entirely the case in France. There is an attractive incentive that allows 20% VAT reimbursement on new-build residential property [...]
Looking to retire to Cyprus? Cyprus has a lot to offer for those wanting to enjoy their golden years in the sun. While the Mediterranean climate is a huge selling point, there’s so much more to the island than just its weather. There are miles of sandy beaches, impressive mountains and it has a low [...]
If your retirement is way away but you want to move overseas, the digital nomad visa could be of interest. One good thing that came out of the Covid-19 pandemic is how workplaces across the world were able to adapt to remote working scenarios. For many workplaces, this is still the case and lots of [...]