Case Study: Glenn and Nicky Bartlett in Neochori /articles/2015/01/case-study-glenn-and-nicky-bartlett-in-neochori

Glenn and Nicky Bartlett from south London own a two-bed family holiday home in Neochori. Here Glenn, 56, writes why they love the area so much. "The Greek Islands are all beautiful and unique but share the wonderful Greek people, the great food, pe…

Five Minute Focus | Alentejo /articles/2017/06/five-minute-focus-alentejo

Welcome to the latest instalment of our Five-Minute Focus series, where this time we take you on a journey down to the fascinating region of Alentejo in Southern Portugal. With its world heritage sites, stunning coastlines and mesmerising hilltop lan…

Moving to Australia /articles/2009/06/moving-to-australia

In 2004 Paul Field, 35, left London and moved halfway around the world to Melbourne, Australia, to be with his wife, Katie. Here he tells us about his work in I.T. Five years ago I moved to Melbourne to be with my wife, Katie, who is Australian. B…

‘We’ve bought off plan in Spain to have something to look forward to in 2022’ /articles/2021/12/we-ve-bought-off-plan-in-spain-to-have-something-to-look-forward-to-in-2022

Ricky and Michelle McGivern spent 2020 talking about buying a house in Spain. Running convenience stores and off-licences in the Belfast area they’ve ended up having a hard-working but successful few months. “Like many other people over recent times…

Where to buy a holiday home in Spain /articles/2022/07/where-to-buy-a-holiday-home-in-spain

Top 10 favourite places to buy in Spain Spain has reinforced its position as our favourite place to buy a home abroad. Not only are we the biggest group of overseas buyers there in 2022 so far, but Spanish towns are dominating the most searched-for l…

Our complete guide to buying in Italy - new for 2023 /articles/2023/05/brand-new-italy-buying-guide-2023

Italy is a very popular choice for foreigners looking to buy a holiday home or relocate abroad. This year, Italy takes number seven spot in our Top 10 Places to Buy Abroad Index! Download now Buying a property in Italy requires thorough research and…

Where are the cheapest places to live in Europe? /articles/2023/11/where-are-the-cheapest-places-to-live-in-europe

When looking to purchase overseas, cost of living is always a key consideration for buyers, but increasingly it has become the main driver, alongside hours of sunshine. Rates of taxation have long different widely between countries, but rates of infl…

Limousin, France - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2021/limousin-france-jean-johansson

Jean Johansson is helping photographer Sue and singer Chris find their dream home in the north of Limousin. They fell in love with this beautiful and historic region, popularly known as the Lake District of France, over ten years ago, and have been h…

North Tenerife, Canary Islands - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2022/north-tenerife-canary-islands-jasmine-harman

Lou and Tony want a holiday home in Tenerife with great views and lots of outdoor space to enjoy with all their family. Jasmine Harman shows them what their £300,000 budget can buy. About the area Around a four hour flight from the UK takes you to Te…

North East Mallorca - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2022/north-east-mallorca-ben-hillman

Property expert Ben Hillman has his work cut out finding the perfect holiday home for house hunters Ian and Emily. They’re looking for a villa in or around the town of Pollensa in East Mallorca. Ben shows them five jaw-dropping properties within thei…

Casares, Spain from €545,000 /new-developments/details/your-dream-home-solemar-in-casares-spain-from-545-000

About Solemar Solemar is a gated development with a total of 58 apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms, distributed over 4 buildings which offer ground-floor homes with private gardens, and are crowned by the exclusive 3-bedroom penthouses with impressive t…

Purchase costs in France /relocation/france/purchase-costs-in-france

How much are fees when buying property in France? Buyers should budget for between 7-8% on top of the purchase price for notary’s fees and tax. The tax (effectively stamp duty) represents approximately 5.5% of this amount and the rest is the notary’s…