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Retirement planning overseas – live better on less!
Retiring to the sun offers not just a more exciting retirement, but a cheaper one too. See how retirement planning overseas can make life more comfortable. Cost of living is never far from the thoughts of retirees in the UK and US. Like most of the West, both...
From piste to plate: where Michelin-starred dining meets ski resort luxury
Skiing and fine dining have always gone hand in hand in the world’s most exclusive resorts. Nowhere is this truer than in Courchevel, the ski destination that not only offers world-class slopes but also holds the title of the most Michelin-starred ski resort in the...
All the ways French law protects your off-plan ski property purchase
Buying an off-plan property in France offers the opportunity to secure a brand-new home in a desirable location, often at a competitive price. However, as the property does not yet exist at the point of purchase, buyers benefit from specific legal protections designed...
French mortgage rates are falling, but a strong euro threatens your savings
With French mortgage rates dropping and banks competing for buyers, now should be a great time to buy your ski property in the Alps. However, for international buyers, while the mortgage rates in France are falling, the euro has seen its strongest surge in 16 years,...
What you need to know about the increasing notaire fees in France
Buying property in France is about to become more expensive in many areas, as local councils gain the authority to increase the droits de mutation à titre onéreux (DMTO)—commonly known as part of notaire fees. These charges are set to rise in several departments...
Your move to Portugal – visa essentials
If you’re planning a move to Portugal, one of the first questions you’ll need to answer is what visa you need. For British buyers, Brexit and the end of freedom of movement has made securing the right visa a critical part of the relocation process. However, the same...