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Algarve Fair hailed as best yet

The weekend before last saw the International Algarve Fair take place, which was then hailed as the best one yet by the thousands of people who attended. The was a queue forming at the entrance to the fair before the 11am opening time, and stall holders were still putting the finishing touches to their displays. [...]

By |2011-06-29T17:20:08+01:00June 29th, 2011|Articles|

Italy overtakes France in the wine stakes

It has been announced that Italy has for the first time, taken over France as the largest wine producer in the world. According to the European Commission, last year saw Italy produce 4.96 billion litres of wine. This just overtakes France, who produced 4.62 billion litres. Whilst this is an astonishing amount, it is a [...]

By |2011-06-29T17:12:54+01:00June 29th, 2011|Articles|

New ferry comes to town

Good news for visitors and residents of property in the Caribbean. A new ferry service is close to opening, with just three months to go. The new ferry route will travel between Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. The service will also offer weekend trips to Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua, St. Martin and [...]

By |2011-06-29T17:13:36+01:00June 29th, 2011|Articles|

Moving Overseas: Deciding What to Take With You

It is often difficult to decide what to take with you when moving overseas and what to leave behind, particularly if various family members are involved in the decision. Children in particular want to take all of their toys, which is sometimes not always practical! The best thing to do is to make sure you [...]

By |2011-07-06T14:00:27+01:00June 24th, 2011|Articles|

Researching properties and prices abroad

If you are planning on buying a property abroad, whether for a second home, a holiday home to rent out or possibly a new home in which you want to live permanently, research really is paramount. Some countries may not even allow foreigners to purchase property, so it really is best to know before you [...]

By |2011-06-16T17:28:56+01:00June 16th, 2011|Articles|

Repossessions giving access to exclusive locations

The availability of heavily discounted Spanish property in and around prime locations like Marbella and Puerto Banús is opening up these exclusive areas to a wider range of buyers. Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss how repossessed Spanish homes are giving access to Mediterranean lifestyles of [...]

By |2011-06-16T12:02:27+01:00June 16th, 2011|Articles|

Becoming a pensioner in Greece

Retiring to Greece is frequently done by those who have worked hard and want to relax in a warm country. Others decide to work there until they reach retirement age. Whatever your circumstances, you will need to become a registered pensioner in Greece. If you are entitled to free medical care in the UK, you [...]

By |2011-06-16T11:46:43+01:00June 16th, 2011|Articles|

Gas in Cyprus

If you are planning a move to Cyprus, you will need to be aware of the gas situation. Currently in Cyprus, there is no piped gas supply. Appliances in households are currently run from gas canisters, which the owners purchase as needed. If you end up having to use bottled gas to run your home [...]

By |2011-06-16T11:46:34+01:00June 16th, 2011|Articles|

Alicante tram plans halted

Plans for Alicante’s long awaited Line 2 tram service have been halted for at least a further month due to delays in finalising contracts with the company who will manage the service. So far, only one company, the Vectalia group, have applied for the position. Mario Flores, the regional councillor for infrastructure made the announcement [...]

By |2011-06-15T16:48:39+01:00June 15th, 2011|Articles|

The best diving in Oz

Rowley Shoals in Australia is possibly the best place to experience diving. Don’t look for it on a map though, as you will be there a while! The tear-drop shaped reefs are located 260km northwest from Broome. Rowley Shoals include Mermaid, Clerke and Imperieuse, all of which bear the same resemblance in shape. Within the [...]

By |2011-06-14T14:12:38+01:00June 14th, 2011|Articles|