Banks in Cyprus: How to open an account and what bank to choose

Banks in Cyprus: How to open an account and what bank to choose

As we all know, banks figure prominently in our minds and lifestyles. This is where we keep our hard-earned money, after all. In Cyprus, it is only banks that conduct financial transactions. You cannot use any other institutions for financial practices, unlike some...
6 European locations for an affordable sea view home

6 European locations for an affordable sea view home

“Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly,” as Van Morrison put it. If you’re a seaside sort of person, you’ll know that no day is complete without a view of the ocean. And while property by the sea is usually a great investment, you...
9 charming village homes in France on the market right now

9 charming village homes in France on the market right now

If you were enchanted by Beauty and the Beast as a child (or an adult – no judgement) and have dreamt of living in an authentic French village ever since, you’re truly not alone. Why not take a look at what the market has to offer? It can’t hurt and could even inspire...
A guide to mortgages when buying property abroad

A guide to mortgages when buying property abroad

When you make the decision to buy a home overseas and move out of the UK, learning the local language and securing a property are probably your top priorities. To help make things a little easier, we’ve broken the process down for you. We take you through the basics...
Changes to Portugal’s low tax scheme

Changes to Portugal’s low tax scheme

Portugal’s low tax scheme for residents – the non-habitual residents scheme – has proven extremely popular with internatonal home buyers there. The tax experts at Chase Buchanan explain how small changes to the scheme could have a big impact on people...