What kind of houses can I buy in Italy?
Italy has an architectural heritage to rival any country's – from the very grandest palaces down to the simple charm of a rustic labourer's [...]
Where the best holiday home spots for some winter sun?
As summer comes to an end, many of us up in northern Europe will be dreaming of year-round warmth. Well, luckily, you're not reaching [...]
What should you look for in a Valais property?
Valais in Switzerland is a true Mecca for ski enthusiasts. Its 2,000km of slopes in world-class locations like Verbier have some of the best [...]
Holiday homes off the beaten track
A holiday home's a dream for many of us: the chance to escape, not to a hotel, but the comfort of our own property. [...]
What property taxes will you be liable to in France?
If you own property in France, whether as a holiday home or a permanent resident, you will need to pay taxes. It's not the [...]
Top five reasons to buy in the Azores
Many overseas property buyers in Portugal think of the Algarve or Lisbon – but there’s more to Portugal than just these two beautiful regions. [...]
At the crossroads of Europe in Alsace
Hilltop castles, historic towns by the Rhine, rolling vineyards and a plethora of natural parks… Not Germany, but Alsace – France’s hidden gem in [...]
The property buying process in Spain
Anyone who has been planning their Spanish property purchase over the summer months will be ready to set the wheels in motion as autumn [...]
Letting your ski home during the summer season
Dreams of owning a ski retreat in the French Alps probably couldn’t be further from your mind as we enjoy the hottest UK summer [...]
Jávea: the Costa Blanca’s sedate side
The Costa Blanca is all package holidays, high-rise hotels, neon lights and lively resorts right? Wrong! That’s just one side of this popular sun-drenched [...]