Blog

In our blog property owners share their knowledge of buying, owning and selling property abroad. This is an extremely useful resource for both property buyers and sellers. Learn what it's really like to live abroad, learn what to expect when making the transition, understand the buying and selling process and discover common pitfalls. Browse their articles below.

Moving to Portugal
Moving to Portugal
From Australia to Portugal at 78!
By Gaby Hughes
Living in Spain
Living in Spain
Christina's story of retiring to Spain in 2002.
By Christina Bellenie
Life in France
Life in France
No traffic noise, no noisy neighbours and no crime.
By Margaret Ager
The Sicily of Inspector Montalbano
The Sicily of Inspector Montalbano
Alan traces the steps of Andrea Camilleri’s famous detective Inspector Salvo Montalbano.
By Alan Vincent
Schools in France
Schools in France
Foster's account of the schooling system in France from his experience of living in Roncey
By Foster Maughan
Stone or Contemporary construction?
Stone or Contemporary construction?
The French dream vs. practicality and convenience.
By Mike Welham
Customer Service in France
Customer Service in France
Unlike the UK, the customer is not always right!
By Mike Welham
Living In Madeira
Living In Madeira
The perfect retirement spot for Brits?
By Alex & Jan Green
It doesn't fit
It doesn't fit
By Mike Welham
French banks
French banks
Useful information and the quirks of the French banking system
By Mike Welham