It’s hard to feel too sorry for celebrities who’ve spent lockdown in their opulent homes, drifting between their pool and well stocked wine cellar… Or perhaps they’ve inspired you to go more upmarket when you buy abroad? Here’s a guide to some of the 'comforts' you find in luxury homes, with a pick of examples [...]

Golf is being flagged as one of few sports suited to social distancing, which means it could be a good time to search for a home by a fairway. Here are some pointers for buying on an overseas golf resort, including hot spots and our usual pick of tempting properties… Frontline golf penthouse in [...]

The UK and France - our closest continental neighbour - are working hard to make travel between the two countries smooth post-lockdown. In a nod to these efforts, here’s a reminder of four expat hot spots, all within a drive from at least one ferry port. For each, we've picked a great value character home... [...]

Cyprus is a hot spot for Brits who enjoy year-round warmth and a laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle. We look at why the western corner of the island is so popular with expats and holiday homeowners… Two-bed ground-floor flat in Polis Location and landscape Paphos is the westernmost district of Cyprus, the beating heart of [...]

For active types who love natural scenery, mountain resorts can be the healthiest and most exciting places to own a second home. Here’s why the French Alps should be on your radar, even if you’re a non-skier... Three-bed apartment in Châtel Tourism and property in the Alps no longer focus solely around winter [...]

Wondered what lockdown would be like as an expat somewhere sunny? For a snapshot of what thousands of Brits are going through in Spain, retirees John and Diana Greenaway (main picture) share their experiences of being holed up in the Costa del Sol! John and Diana pre-lockdown in Puerto Banús Do you think [...]

Lockdown has made us appreciate every inch of our homes, making even the smallest outside area a blessing. Here are some ideas on how to make best use of limited outdoor space in a sunny climate, plus some examples of properties that do just that… Two-bed semi in the French Riviera Pleasure from [...]

Even the purist urbanites appreciate being close to a bit of leafy green space - in fact right now it’s nothing less than a godsend! We pick five of our favourite city parks across Europe and for each find a tempting pad nearby Apartment overlooking Turia Gardens, Valencia Turia Gardens, Valencia city A [...]

Research from Smart Currency Exchange Smart Currency Exchange - their commitment during the COVID-19 crisis During this unprecedented and uncertain time, you may have noticed that the currency markets are particularly unpredictable. So far, we’ve seen volatility from the pound and other currencies as the coronavirus situation has unfolded. Smart Currency Exchange remains conscious of [...]

Coronavirus may have forced house-hunters to postpone their overseas viewing trips but that’s no reason to ditch your buying plans completely. Instead, use your time at home to do research and make some important contacts, so you’re ready to snap up a property once normality has resumed. Here are some useful pointers Sparkling new [...]