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US buyers in France set their sights on Occitanie
In a surprising twist, American buyers show resilience and continued interest in acquiring second homes in France. Despite a general slump, driven by economic uncertainties and fluctuating property values, US investors remain undeterred, seeking the charm and...
Buyer’s profile: Neil’s sun-kissed retirement on the Costa Blanca
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...
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...