2017

How to avoid Spanish tax nightmares

It is natural for anyone to want to pay less tax. This is so whether in relation to income, capital gains, inheritance, or any other taxable amount. At home in the UK we tend to take the advice of qualified accountants, or tax lawyers, who guide us as to the most effective method of calculating our dues without paying more than we are obliged to pay.

21 April 2017

The Timeless Appeal of Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany has a lifestyle reputation every bit as golden as its remarkable culture and history. That enduring lifestyle appeal has enticed British homebuyers for several generations.

21 April 2017

Porto’s new golden age?

Move over Algarve, we're putting a spotlight on the country's second city of Porto.

20 April 2017

Where Are They Now? The Buyers' Stories - Part 2

It’s been a successful TV series, with the number of property hunters buying a home on the programme up from 40 to 60 per cent. So what did they buy? In part two of this feature, Liz Rowlinson catches up with five very happy new owners.

18 April 2017

Essential Tax Checklist for Buying Property in Florida

Alan Harding provides some important property tax and mortgage pointers for anyone thinking of buying in Florida

14 April 2017

Investment Options for Property in France

Paying a French mortgage and a property's running costs can be a challenge for Brits so often owners look to generate an income. Nigel Lewis takes a look at the different revenue options for property owners in France

13 April 2017

Why We Bought to Renovate in Liguria | Case Study

At the age of 43 Helen and her husband, Marcus, decided to sell their Yorkshire home, pack their belongings in a caravan and start a new life (and renovation project) in the Italian region of Liguria. This is their story...

11 April 2017

Laura Hamilton Opens The Lord Roberts

The Lord Roberts opens today!

10 April 2017

Tenerife: Notes From a Small Island

Our roving writer Nigel Lewis applies his Brexit barometer to some of Tenerife’s 45,000 Britons to see how they feel about the homeland's looming break.

7 April 2017