Holiday lets with guaranteed bookings! Searching for an overseas property with the wow factor and guests queuing up to stay there? On-line rental platform Airbnb has released a list of the 10 most popular homes on people’s ‘wish-lists’, which could be a useful hack for anyone looking for a holiday home with serious rental appeal. We highlight five of those [...] By Richard Way| 2018-11-02T11:47:31+00:00 November 2nd, 2018|Articles| Read More
A new life that mixes work with pleasure? Is your grand plan to move abroad and take up a new challenge rather than kick back and draw your pension? Maybe one of these tourist business opportunities will take your fancy and be your ticket to an exciting – and busy – new life in the sun…. Hostel-restaurant for sale in the Costa [...] By Richard Way| 2018-10-31T14:51:47+00:00 October 31st, 2018|Articles| Read More
Eco homes that won’t cost the earth! Melting ice caps, rising sea levels and higher temperatures – worldwide concern over climate change has stepped up a gear recently. So, if your conscience is telling you to search for a ‘green’ home abroad, here’s a selection of properties that come entirely self-sufficient – or at least almost... Eco farmhouse in rural Andalusia [...] By Richard Way| 2018-10-12T13:17:20+00:00 October 12th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Where to buy for that ‘riding high’ feeling! The world’s most famous cycle race is taking place this month as riders battle it out in the Tour de France. So here’s a timely reminder of holiday home destinations that also happen to offer some of the best cycling in Europe… Mallorcan pad in Puerto Pollensa Spain Mallorca in the Balearics is [...] By Richard Way| 2018-07-30T15:55:04+00:00 July 17th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Guaranteed kicks from owning abroad! Why not combine the beautiful game with a beautiful property? In a nod to the World Cup this month, we highlight some European holiday resorts with their own top-notch football facilities, many of which attract top teams for pre-season training camps… Fancy an apartment in La Manga Club? Spain One of the [...] By Richard Way| 2018-07-11T11:26:36+00:00 July 11th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Honeymoon hot spots fit for a prince! No-one is quite sure where Prince Harry will be whisking off his new bride Meghan after tying the knot this month. So in a nod to the royal wedding, here’s our list of possible honeymoon destinations for the newly weds - and for each we’ve picked an exciting home for sale! The African bush Namibia [...] By Richard Way| 2018-05-04T16:47:38+00:00 May 4th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Egg-citing Easter destinations for holiday homes! Many of our favourite European destinations stage elaborate celebrations at Easter, making it an exciting time to visit. So why not book a trip to one of these places and squeeze in a spot of property-hunting while you’re there... Lemon tree views in Sardinia Sardinia Home to the famous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast), [...] By Richard Way| 2018-11-13T14:54:17+00:00 March 15th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Get ahead of the game and book a viewing trip today! Now is the ideal time to start planning a viewing trip, while resorts are quieter and estate agents have more time on their hands. Read our tips for making a few days searching for your dream home really worthwhile... As 2018 gets underway, why not move a step closer to bagging an overseas property by [...] By Richard Way| 2018-02-08T17:49:19+00:00 February 8th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Vines and vistas – homes worth raising a glass to! Has the world ever been more in love with wine? If your ideal overseas home comes with views of vineyards and lots of local plonk to sample, try one of these burgeoning wine destinations… Character trullo close to Puglian wineries Puglia, Italy The heel of Italy’s ‘boot’, sunny Puglia is regarded as the [...] By Richard Way| 2018-01-09T12:31:45+00:00 January 9th, 2018|Articles| Read More
Be sure of your budget for a smooth buy in 2018 Serious about buying abroad in 2018? Before you start browsing, it’s worth getting your head around all the costs that come with an overseas property transaction - it could save you a lot of time and heartache! Additional buying costs Nine times out of ten, the cost of taking ownership of a property, regardless of [...] By Richard Way| 2018-01-09T12:31:16+00:00 January 9th, 2018|Articles| Read More