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JOIN THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY HOME SET

Now is the time when Brits lose their appetite for sleet, snow and fog and set off for a splash of Caribbean sun. But is it really all milion pound celebrity boltholes and James Bond beaches?

We set out to survey this extraordinary market of 7,000 islands to find out where and what a Caribbean home really is, and how much they cost.

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ADVICE BY COUNTRY

Comprehensive and clear country guides, nation by nation.

This week's highlighted destinations

Greece and the islands

Hollywood has chosen Greece as the backdrop for many films, including Mamma Mia, For Your Eyes Only and Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Find out how easy it is do a 'Shirley Valentine' and buy in Greece.
France

France is the second favourite place for Brits to buy a home overseas and here we explore the most popular parts of France for Francophile Brits.
Brazil

Read why Brazil is becoming the next emerging property market as this fiercely vivacious nation become a favourite for investors and bargain hunters.
Cape Verde

Portrayed as a fledgling alternative to the Caribbean, the Cape Verde islands remain both affordable and an interesting investment opportunity.
UK

The UK housing market is suffering under the heavy punch of the credit crunch. Find out all about the UK housing market with Channel 4's 4Homes website.