We got our dream home on the Costa Blanca, now we’re just waiting for our visa! Says British buyer, Neil. Since 2018, Neil and his wife have been ruminating on a retirement to Spain. After the pandemic put their plans on pause, the pair picked up their research again...
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10 key-ready properties in Occitanie for all budgets and tastes
If you like the sound of waking up to a view of sun-drenched vineyards, rolling hills of the French countryside or the Mediterranean coastline, perhaps it’s time you considered buying a property in Occitanie. The region is ever-so-vibrant and there’s so much to...
9 Portuguese properties with spectacular views
In our Reader Survey 2024, we asked “what would you consider essential in your property?” Almost 60% of our respondents answered that they were after a home with a view. So, we’ve handpicked nine beautiful properties in your favourite locations with equally beautiful...
5 reasons to buy a home on a golf course & 5 par-fect properties
In the Spain Readers Survey 2024, 20% of our readers said that their top choice of property was a resort or golf course property. Curious? We've highlighted five reasons properties by a golf course are such an attractive prospect. And if that doesn't quite convince...
Buying in Cyprus: I did it, you can too!
Buying a property overseas can be daunting, but for Marylyn, who purchased an apartment in Cyprus in 2018, the process was utterly seamless. She effortlessly navigated the buying process electronically from the UK to secure her dream holiday home, which later became a...
6 spectacular Spanish beaches to buy a home near
In celebration of World Beach Day, we’ve picked out six incredible beaches in Spain that you could purchase a home near and get to visit every day. Discover a beach with rocks that are reminiscent of a cathedral, the best nudist beach in Málaga and more… On September...
Buyer profile: Nicola’s journey to a “Nice” apartment
Nicola recently moved from southwest England to the beautiful city of Nice, France. With a deep-rooted family connection to the French Riviera through her mother who was raised there, Nicola has visited and felt a special bond with the area since childhood. Why...
10 properties in France that’d make a charming second home
Each year we run a survey to find out what you want to know about buying in France. Whether that’s an insight into the buying process, how to get your pension in France or a collection of properties suited to your requirements, it helps us gauge what you’re looking...
Seaside homes in Portugal: where to buy & 8 properties
On the hunt for a seaside home in Portugal? Discover where to buy and 8 handpicked homes. In the Portugal Reader Survey 2024, we asked: what type of property are you looking for? The top pick was seaside home with 51.71% of answerers selecting it. If you’re...
8 Florida properties, perfect as short-term rentals
Thinking of owning a short-term rental in Florida? We take a brief look at how to do it safely and legally. Plus, discover eight properties that have a history as a short-term rental and offer an exciting opportunity for overseas buyers. With world-famous theme...