Brighten your winters with a sunny bolt-hole!

Now the clocks have gone back and the mercury is starting to fall, are you wishing you had a bolt-hole somewhere sunny to escape to? To highlight the exciting opportunities out there, here are five winter sun destinations, each within a 4-6 hour flight from the UK and with average winter temperatures of at least [...]

By |2018-11-29T11:59:50+01:00November 29th, 2018|Articles|

Buying abroad 10 years after the crisis

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a pivotal moment in the 2008 financial crisis that saw global economies and property markets crash. Ever wondered how much things have changed for Brits buying abroad during the decade since? Here are some observations… Fancy this view in Spain's Costa del [...]

By |2019-05-13T15:15:08+01:00September 26th, 2018|Articles|

Just add sun to make your winters fun

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 [...]

By |2017-12-12T15:31:03+01:00December 12th, 2017|Articles|

Which new island development would float your boat?

Cyprus and Cape Verde - island destinations popular for winter sun and both benefiting from landmark new developments. Which would you choose? Sparkling new waterfront developments are helping to put Cape Verde and Cyprus on the radar of international buyers who want luxury property with year-round sunshine and long-term investment potential. In Cyprus, work on [...]

By |2018-11-12T22:06:39+01:00February 13th, 2017|Articles|

For year-round fun, buy a pad with winter sun!

It’s hard not to dream about being somewhere hot as you scrape ice off your windscreen… Perhaps one of these winter sun destinations will light up the December gloom. Each has some cracking properties for sale.… Lanzarote, Canary Islands When you marry an average December temperature of 20°C with fantastic beaches and good flight connections, [...]

By |2017-02-08T11:18:41+01:00December 8th, 2016|Articles|

Landmark new resort puts Cape Verde in the spotlight

Championed as a closer alternative to the Caribbean, Cape Verde is expecting a surge in interest following the opening this month of a mega five-star beach resort. Could it be time to dip your toe in the water of this exciting winter sun destination? Article written by Smart Currency Exchange  Pop stars and the prime [...]

By |2014-12-05T11:37:08+01:00November 14th, 2014|Articles|