As the nation hunkers down to ride out the devastating Coronavirus crisis, have you thought about what your ideal self-isolating sanctuary would be like? Here are four overseas properties where cocooning yourself away shouldn’t be too painful an experience and thankfully bills shouldn’t be too high due to being off-grid…. Hideaway in rural Murcia [...]

Cranes are a common sight on the busiest Spanish Costas at the moment, thanks to a surge in new developments. Here are some key considerations when buying an off-plan or key-ready property, with some dazzling examples in the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol! New apartment complex in Orihuela Costa, Costa Blanca You [...]

Serious skiers and lovers of après-ski will always flock to the large, pumping resorts in the Alps. But if gentler slopes and a cosy, local feel is more your scene, try one of the smaller, off-the-beaten destinations spread across Europe, where mountain homes are often more affordable. Here is a taste of what's out there… [...]

Sterling has strengthened compared to this time last year, when Theresa May was still prime minister and no-one really knew what would happen with Brexit! Here’s a reminder of how the exchange rate fluctuates and how it can affect your buying power abroad A lot has changed since February 2019, when the UK government was [...]

An Italian region has been crowned the second-best destination to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet, and it’s not Tuscany or the Italian Lakes! Described as ‘all of Italy in one region’ and with 20 blue flag beaches and eight ski resorts, here’s why Italophiles on the hunt for their own slice of 'la dolce [...]

Three-and-a-half years after the UK voted to quit the EU, Brexit finally happened on 31st January. We outline what this landmark date means for Brits planning to live or buy a second home in Europe, and explain why in the immediate months after the event it remains very much business as usual! This villa [...]

Expect Canada to become especially hip with the international jet set, now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to move there part-time. Of course, they’re not the first Royals to have a soft spot for somewhere outside the Britannia homeland, whether for holidays or residing on a more permanent basis! Luxury villa [...]

Prefer for your French home to be somewhere off the beaten track and away from other Brits? We introduce you to two picturesque pockets of France, one in the south and the other the east, that have some of the lowest registered populations of expats. If either takes your fancy, once you've been wowed by [...]

Brexit and unrest at Westminster have made 2019 a roller coaster year for the UK, especially for anyone planning to move to Europe. At the same time, many of us have weathered the conditions and pressed on with a purchase on the Continent. Here’s a snapshot of what has shaped the overseas property landscape for [...]

The southern part of Spain’s Costa Blanca is one of the UK’s favourite overseas destinations, equally popular with holiday homeowners and retirees. From sandy beaches and a balmy climate to affordable homes and expat communities, it ticks just about every box. Could it be the ideal place to kick off your property hunt in 2020? [...]