USA: Fun factory? /articles/2010/04/usa-fun-factory

The Big Apple scored top marks for recreation and entertainment, and earned high ratings for shopping, food and drink and culture, according to the analysis by Portfolio.com. "With major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, Miami and Philadelph…

The inside track: Gran Canaria /articles/2012/03/the-inside-track-gran-canaria

With a great climate, superb medical care and English-style education, there's much more to the island than the resort of Playa del Ingles, says the author of a new book, Matthew Hirtes... It was not the lure of winter sun or an affordable island re…

Head to the hills /articles/2011/03/head-to-the-hills

The Algarve needs little introduction as a holiday hot spot but as a place for permanent living or a peaceful retreat, its coastal towns can be too hectic for some Brits, especially in the summer months. So it's not surprising that in recent years,…

Montenegro or bust! /articles/2014/11/montenegro-or-bust

A Place in the Sun TV presenter Adrian Simpson fell in love with this beautiful little Balkan nation but renovating a home there was much tougher than he'd dreamed. I can vividly remember the moment I decided to buy a home in Montenegro. …

Got the nerve to negotiate? /articles/2010/04/got-the-nerve-to-negotiate

We know it's a buyers' market in many countries and there are deals to be had. But just how cheeky can you be with your offers – with many asking prices already heavily discounted – and which countries are game for a bit of haggling? Let's find out..…

Expats encouraged to make healthcare a priority /articles/2012/01/expats-encouraged-to-make-healthcare-a-priority

Looking after your health is important at the best of times, but when you're considering moving abroad it's vital to make sure that you are going to be provided for in your new country of residence. Leading health experts BUPA are urging expats…

104% Spanish investments available in Oviedo /articles/2012/03/104-spanish-investments-available-in-oviedo

With intelligent investors snapping up bargain property in Spain, currently one of the world's most attractive property markets, one company is offering a unique investment opportunity. Prestige Brokers are helping its investors capitalise on this o…

Bank of America to provide mortgage relief for 200,000 homeowners /articles/2012/03/bank-of-america-to-provide-mortgage-relief-for-200-000-homeowners

Bank of America has announced that it plans to provide mortgage relief to about 200,000 homeowners whose home values have fallen below what they owe on their mortgages. The move comes as part of $25 billion settlement announced on the 9th of Februar…

Tony Blair Tuscan villa on sale for 5 million GBP /articles/2012/03/tony-blair-tuscan-villa-on-sale-for-5-million-gbp

The lavish Tuscan villa in which Tony Blair and his family holidayed for free when he was Prime Minister, has gone on sale for £5 million. The infamous estate, owned by former Paymaster General Geoffrey Robinson, earned Mr Blair the nickname “Tuscan…

Live Spanish property auction at A Place in the Sun Live /articles/2012/03/live-spanish-property-auction-at-a-place-in-the-sun-live

As well as showcasing a huge range of bargain Spanish properties for sale at next week's A Place in the Sun Live, The Crest Group will also be holding a live auction of distressed Spanish properties at the show. Most of the properties are bank owned…

Spanish bank to double its property sales this year /articles/2012/03/spanish-bank-to-double-its-property-sales-this-year

Spanish bank Bankia Habitat is looking to double its property sales this year in an effort to clear its backlog of bank owned stock. The company aims to get rid of 9000 properties in 2012, up from the 4285 houses the group sold in 2011. And the good…

Iberia launches new low cost airline /articles/2012/03/iberia-launches-new-low-cost-airline

Spanish airline Iberia has launched a new low cost airline, Iberia Express, which will begin flying on Sunday, with prices starting at just €25 (£21) one way. The airline will initially fly to the Spanish cities of Vigo, Santiago and Granada, as well…