EU golden visas: your fund investment options
Golden visas giving non-EU citizens residency status in Europe are being gradually squeezed. Buying real estate to qualify is no longer acceptable in some countries while others are quietly raising the required price thresholds. But don’t think not having residential...
Let’s retire to Aude – where skiing and beaches are less than two hours away
Choosing to retire to Aude is to choose a new life in one of France’s most varied regions. Set in the south of the country, between the Pyrenees mountains and Mediterranean coastline, Aude is a land of olives, wine and rich history. Scattered with villages and small...
Looking to escape overseas? Perhaps a ski property could work for you…
Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Mürren and Morzine are some of the world’s best ski resorts. While they differ in infrastructure, location, amenities and property styles, there’s one thing they all offer: a life of luxury. We sat down with Mark Lightfoot, founder of...
Short-term rentals in Portugal: what you need to know
Drastic regulatory changes to holiday lets, predominantly apartments, caused mix feelings and some confusion across Portugal last autumn. Now the country’s new government is set on reinstating the old rules. We interviewed Sofia Vicente, associate lawyer at MATLAW for...