The piece of stationary that will help your French visa application

Applying for a visa is an essential part of making your overseas dream come true. Even if it is one of the less exciting steps in the journey to a home abroad. Navigating the many options on the table can be a challenge, so we spoke to expert Fabien Pelissier, founder...

Why you should buy a home in the Loire Valley

In 2000, UNESCO inscribed the central Loire Valley – from Sully-sur-Loire in the east to Chalonnes-sur-Loire in the west – on its list of World Heritage Sites, describing it as “an exceptional cultural landscape” shaped over two millennia by human interaction with the...

How to get around Florida without a hire car

In the past, a hire car was an essential accessory whenever visiting your second home in Florida. However, recent investment in public and private transport systems means the Sunshine State could be more accessible without your own set of wheels. Belt up as we take a...

The US gold card: a new golden visa for the wealthy

If you want to become an American citizen and have $5 million burning a hole in your pocket then US president Donald Trump has good news for you. Speaking at the White House, Trump announced plans for a new residency-by-investment program, also known as a golden visa....

Why you may want to buy an apartment in Cyprus before a villa

In the years I’ve lived in Cyprus, what properties people want to buy have changed a lot. In the 90s, my British friends wanted standalone villas, looking for the space and sense of grandeur that comes from owning a swimming pool and hosting barbeque parties,...