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We are very often asked if it is possible to get a €1 house in Tuscany (Toscana) and the answer is “yes” it has been possible, and you still can find a €1 house in this most desirable Italian region. … Read More

This lovely residential complex consists of ground and first floor #apartments sharing a communal #pool and #villas with private pools in the Lago Jardin area of #Torrevieja. These stunning spacious villas have an open plan lounge with dining area, large … Read More

Image Source: Pexels.com Real estate investment is one of the most lucrative ways that you can put your money to work. Many stories of success come from a healthy real estate portfolio, but much like any business, there are risks … Read More

I first started reading about houses being sold for €1 in Italy towards the end of 2018. After the initial feeling of this is “too good to be true” I did some research and discovered that it was indeed true, … Read More

FLASH SALE!! Dumidran II – Micro-Studio Apartment 1.3 – 59,000€ First floor #studio 15.82m² + 6m² mezzanine. Grab this time-limited #offer to get the wonderful 1.3 Dumidran II studio 15.82m2 + 6m2 #mezzanine – 59.000€ Just a few minutes’ walk … Read More

House for sale in Montenegro-Ratac Ratac, Bar coastal area of #Montenegro – beautiful house for sale with #seaviews. #House has 160sqm total area, land plot 120sqm. It is located above the highway, 500 meters to the sea, 700m to the … Read More

On the 1st July 2021 I finally met with officials from the Commune di Zungoli to discuss my €1 house purchase, at their modern offices just some 500 metres from the town centre. I had called in the previous day … Read More

Maenza is a town and commune in the Province of Latina in the region of Lazio. Only 70km from Rome this town is set in the Lepini hills. It has its own castle which was originally built as a watchtower … Read More

EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS – MOVE IN TODAY. This stunning, #fullyfurnished / fitted, 3-bed, 2-bath ground floor #apartment is located in a small gated community. With LOVELY VIEWS of the #mountains and #sea, the apartment shares a very attractive communal garden area, … Read More

This superior ingeniously designed project consists of 2, three-bedroom residences situated in a prime location in the city of Paphos which allows for easy access to all amenities. The residences can be identified by their captivating contemporary architecture and luxurious … Read More

On 30th June 2021 I finally managed to visit the beautiful town of Zungoli in the province of Avellino, Campania. Zungoli is about 58 kilometres from the town of Avellino and located between the Ufita Valley and Daunian mountains. This … Read More

IDEAL #INVESTMENT OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY !! Located in the heart of a #riverside medieval town, this property offers huge scope for various business ventures. Currently running as a #craftshop and tea room, with 2 letting #apartments above, this could easily … Read More

Buy to let Opportunities Vannes, Morbihan, France – an alternative to UK Buy To Let? Many UK buy-to-let landlords and investors have seen net yields decrease on UK residential property in recent years due to a number of factors including … Read More

France claimed their first Olympic gold medal in the women’s handball at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Winning 33 medals in total and Ranked 8th place in the competition (Ranking number 10 by total number of points). Well done France … Read More

The €1 house “phenomenon” has captured the attention of would-be purchasers all over the World. Rightly so – who would not be excited by the prospect of securing a property in an Italian town or village for just €1? OK … Read More

Spain has the most spectacular coastline running all the way from the north to the south of the country and is every European traveller’s dream. It is divided up into different coasts known as Spanish Costas. The area is beautiful … Read More

A little known scheme exists in Italy that came about in the 2019 budget. For individuals and families looking to move to Italy it is possible to pay the very favourable rate of 7% pa flat on pension income for … Read More

Portugal Non-Habitual Resident Investor’s Tax Regime Legislation passed back in 2010 created a tax system more attractive and competitive than other similar schemes implemented in other European jurisdictions. Portugal’s Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) scheme offers new residents extremely favourable tax benefits … Read More

Not everybody has the financial means or desire to invest substantial amounts in real estate or other assets to gain residency in Portugal under the Portugal Golden Visa scheme. However, there is an alternative solution, albeit little known, that enables … Read More

Launched in 2013 the Golden Visa Spain programme has a minimum investment into real estate of €500,000. This investment into real estate secures family residency. Initially a one-year visa is issued and this is followed by a two year visa … Read More

April has seen another Italian town formally announce they are launching a batch of houses for just €1. Castiglione di Sicilia is in the province of Catania and close to Parco dell’Etna. Located about an hour’s drive from Catania and … Read More

Wishing for sun all year round? then Spain is a fantastic choice! See our sponsored guide to property buying in Spain and The definitive Guide to Buying property in Spain & How to buy overseas property safely.… Read More

Wishing to buy in beautiful Portugal? read our guides to help you! See our sponsored guide to property buying in Portugal and & How to buy overseas property safely.… Read More

In love with Cyprus and considering buying? See our sponsored guide to property buying in Cyprus and & How to buy overseas property safely.… Read More

Love the romance of Italy and need questions answered on how to buy? See our sponsored guide to property buying in Italy and & How to buy overseas property safely.… Read More

The famous ‘Tour de France’ is starting this year in the region of Brittany for 4 days (26th-29th June). Here are some of the cities spotlighted: Brest (stage 1 – Saturday June 26) Landerneau Perros-Guirec (stage 2 – Sunday June … Read More

Biccari is a town in the beautiful Puglia region in south east Italy, it now has a population less than 2,000. Unbelievably, the population once topped 5,000 but has been in decline for decades as residents have left to pursue … Read More

The town of Troina is situated in the North-East region of Sicily, just 70 kms from Mount Etna and the national park Parco dell’Etna. Although, nearly 200kms from Palermo and Aeroprto Punta Raisi, the town is just 75 kms from … Read More

The town of Sambuca, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, is less than 70km from Palermo, 8km from Lago Aranico and only 20km from the coast. Sambuca has been hit hard with de-population, from about 8,000 inhabitants in the 1950’s … Read More

It is possible to gain citizenship in Montenegro and obtain a second passport. Although Montenegro is not yet part of the EU it is likely to become a member country by 2025 at the latest. The nation is looking to … Read More

Buying a property in Montenegro can be a simple process if you deal with a registered estate agent and relevant professionals. Overseas buyers can easily purchase property for their business or for personal use. Stages of Buying Property in Montenegro: … Read More

Montenegro is extremely attractive due to its Mediterranean climate, beautiful and clean Adriatic Sea, many historical attractions, a well-developed tourist infrastructure also the non-requirement of visiting visas for many countries. Montenegro can be reached by plane to Tivat or Podgorica … Read More

Extensive archaeological evidence places Budva among the oldest urban settlements of the Adriatic coast. Substantial documentary evidence provides historical references dating back to the 5th century BC. A legend recounts that Bouthoe (Βουθόη – Vouthoe) was founded by Cadmus, the … Read More

Widely regarded as one of the most attractive EU visa programmes. Portugal will grant a residency visa for a family that includes dependent children upon an investment in real estate for €500,0000. The visa will be renewed every two years … Read More

Zungoli is a town in the province of Avellino, Campania in Southern Italy. It lies about 58 kilometres north east of the town of Avellino. The city of Naples (Napoli) is about 110kms away and can be reached in about … Read More

Salemi is a town in the south west of Sicily, the island that lies at the ‘toe’ of Italy’s boot. Houses needing refurbishment and restoration will be sold on an auction basis with reserve prices starting at just €1! Although … Read More

Brittany Whether it be its impressive megalithic and medieval monuments, it’s splendid coastal towns famous for their succulent seafood including scallops and oysters or the vastness of its enchanting countryside, you can be sure that Brittany is boundless in what … Read More

It all seemed like doom and gloom back in March 2020 when the national lockdown and quarantine rules were announced but there has been a record-high number of enquiries locally and nationally in certain areas of France and many other … Read More

One of the key things to buying a property in France is that the process is highly regulated ensuring you are well protected. Once you have viewed a property and want to make an offer you will find the advertised … Read More

Times like these – where the only certainty is uncertainty – this breathes new and creative ways for adaptive people to pursue their endeavours and the property market is no different. Due to government restrictions travel has been limited so … Read More

Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France and has a population of around 27,523. This historic medieval town is located between the Thouet and Loire rivers and is beautifully surrounded by vineyards. Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon … Read More

Mussomeli is a town of circa 11,000 people located in an inner hilly area, east of the Platani River. Just a few kilometers from the enchanting beaches and the historic temples of Agrigento. Already, over 100 people have bought a … Read More

Nantes is a large bustling city and has a population of around 300,000. It is the most westerly city in France and is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire river where it is also joined by the Sevre and Erdre rivers.… Read More

Cinquefrondi in the southern region of Calabria, Italy is the latest village in Italy to offer €1 houses. Badged as a ‘Covid-free village’ due to no cases of Covid 19 virus this is a truly remarkable property acquisition opportunity. Our … Read More

There is a certain ‘stigma’ about income tax in France. In many surveys and articles France is very often portrayed as one of the highest taxed economies in Europe. Stories are rife about the ‘harsh’ social charge regime particularly for small businesses/micro enterprises.… Read More

Faced with de-population risks, a number of villages, towns and regions in Italy have started to offer very attractive incentives to lure new residents to their communities. Since early 2019 one of the most attractive schemes, the €1 house initiative … Read More

The beautiful walled town of Vannes is by far one of Brittany’s most stunning sights and a must see on any excursion to the Gulf of Morbihan. With a population of around 53,350, Vannes is a perfect place to stay. … Read More

Rennes is a vibrant city and Brittany’s administrative capital. From its medieval streets of the picture-perfect old town to the relaxing Thabor gardens and the impressive parliament building Rennes is a beautiful place to live. Rennes has a population of … Read More

Josselin is a beautiful city located in the department of Morbihan and has a population of around 2,495. Josselin is most famous for its medieval castle which is owned by members of the legendary Rohan family and is open to … Read More

It is impossible to spend a weekend, a mini break or a holiday in Rouen without going to the Gros-Horloge clock, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Church of Saint-Ouen, the Museum of Fine Arts, the view from Sainte-Catherine’s Hill in … Read More

The name of the town derives from the Latin: Noviomagus Lexoviorum (“Noviomagus of the Lexovii”). The town was originally known in Celtic as Novio Magos (“New Field”, “New Market”), which was Latinized as Noviomagus. Owing to the large number of … Read More

Lessay is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Angoville-sur-Ay was merged into Lessay. Lessay is a small town in the centre of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. Abbey Holy Trinity … Read More

The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge, the island draws the eye from great distances. The island is located about 1 kilometre off the country’s North Western coast, … Read More

Caen was known in Roman times as ‘Catumagos’, from the Gaulish roots magos meaning ‘field’ and catu meaning ‘combat’. It remained a minor settlement throughout the Roman period and began to see major development commence in the 10th century, under … Read More

The beautiful city of Saint Malo in Brittany was built on a rock standing in a naturally defensive position at the mouth of the river Rance. St Malo has a population of around 46,097 and has some of the best … Read More

As the recent pandemic has affected us all in many ways, we must prepare for the new norm in how we travel, meet and conduct our daily lives. The reality is we need to be aware and adhere the rules of the country you decide to travel to.… Read More

Saint-Brieuc is a commune in the Cotes d’Armor department in Brittany and has a population of around 44,370. It is a lovely and enchanting place. When you arrive, you will want to take to the seas whether aboard the Grand … Read More

The city of Dinan is situated in the north west of France and has a population of around 14,170. Dinan is not only very popular, it is also regarded as one of the best preserved and most beautiful Medieval small … Read More

As the generation known as ‘millennials’ age and have families of their own they’re turning to estate planning. As this is a generation who have matured squarely in the information age, they’re also more likely to hold digital assets, so we need to start looking at how to deal with these. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of law in the UK covering the succession of digital assets. … Read More