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Looking for winter sun without the jet-lag and flight time of the Caribbean? A home in one of these destinations in the Atlantic should make escaping the UK’s chilly months a cinch Sea-view pad in Sal, Cape Verde Cape Verde An archipelago 350 miles off West Africa, Cape Verde’s resorts and holiday home [...]
Skiers are getting excited as the season’s first snow dumps fall across Europe. If you’re in the market for a ski home, remember it’s not all about the Alps. Here we give a taste of what the Pyrenees have to offer. Ski homes don’t have to be in the middle of a large, lively resort [...]
A highlight of owning abroad is enjoying the local cuisine. Here are four second-home destinations that are growing increasingly popular with foodies! Beachfront apartment in Isla Canela, Huelva Huelva, Spain The city and province of Huelva, located in Andalusia’s south-west corner, was deservedly crowned Spain’s 2017 Gastronomic Capital. A highlight there are the [...]
The world’s most expensive house has gone on sale in France’s Côte d’Azur. We show that you don’t have to be a moneybags to own a slice of this special stretch of coastline… Got a spare €350million knocking about? If you did, you might be tempted to buy what is reported to be the most [...]
Nothing beats an open fire or wood burner for adding character to a second home, as well as making winter visits extra snuggly. Here are reasons to consider one... Beautiful farmhouse in rural Catalonia, Spain It does get cold in the Med! The lure of guaranteed sunshine is what drives most people to [...]
Off-the-beaten-track Romania has a famous admirer in Prince Charles, who through a foundation owns properties in Transylvania . Could you too fall under the spell of this enchanting country? The mysterious legend of Count Dracula and his Transylvanian castle used to draw curious foreigners to Romania. These days the country’s growing eco-tourism, authentic rustic lifestyle [...]
Gated complexes offer a secure, hassle-free way to enjoy a holiday home in Spain. Here are some need-to-know tips and tempting bargains… Smart new complex in Punta Prima, Costa Blanca Holiday homes come in all shapes and sizes, but in Spain one of the most popular choices remains an apartment or townhouse within [...]
Lisbon is buzzing following news that superstar Madonna has moved and bought a home near the city. Could you too be tempted by one of these fashionable spots close to the Portuguese capital? Lisbon and its property market have been in the spotlight this summer after popstar Madonna moved to the area to tap into [...]
You don’t need to be a millionaire to buy a castle in France. Here’s a taste of some of the stunning châteaux for sale for less than €1million Owning a fairy-tale castle needn’t be just a dream if you go house-hunting in France, where an abundance of rustic property and deflated prices are causing a [...]
Character properties with a past life make some of the most interesting homes abroad. Could one of these quirky conversions catch your eye? Once a station, now a charming French home Railway station in France Spending an unnecessary amount of time in a train station isn’t usually a pleasant experience, but not in [...]