Buying a country house in Italy

If you are considering buying a country house in Italy, there are several questions to think about. These will begin with finding the right location, followed by things you should ask at the house viewing. Buying a country house in Italy? Here’s what you need to...

Tips for a successful viewing trip to Italy

As much as you might want to get out to Italy as quickly as possible to look at properties, the key to a successful viewing trip is planning and preparation. Taking a step back to think carefully about exactly what you want from an Italian home will save you both time...

Buying property in Portugal: your viewing trip

A viewing trip is the most exciting stage in the journey towards buying a property in Portugal. But taking some time to properly plan your viewing trip is essential and will pay dividends in the end. It helps you to get the most out of your viewing trip to Portugal...

Retiring to Spain

Moving to Spain when you retire offers not just a warmer, sunnier place to live, but also an exciting new lifestyle – a permanent holiday – with likeminded people and new friends. But how possinle is it post-Brexit, or for other non-EU citizens? Here we explain how to...

Applying for a visa to live in Spain

Do I need a visa for Spain as a non-EU citizen? British people moving to Spain since Brexit are now classed as ‘third-country nationals’ just like the many Americans and other non-EU nationals who make this wonderful country their long-term home. So if you...