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Retiring to Greece
Do you have questions about retiring to Greece after Brexit? You’ll be glad to know that it is still possible and plenty of British people are in the process of doing it. Here we walk you through how to retire to Greece, from getting a visa to understanding your...
Simple steps to buying property in Greece
Do you have questions about buying property in Greece after Brexit? In this simple guide, we outline the entire property buying process, including mortgages, getting your visa and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Renting out your property in Portugal
In this guide, we present a selection of important tips around renting out your property in Portugal, whether an under-used holiday home or a pure investment vehicle.
While doing so can bring in a reliable stream of income, it’s crucial to remember that letting out a property is, essentially, running a business. It comes with a range of legal obligations and professional responsibilities.
The short-term rental sector is tightly regulated in Portugal. Falling foul of its rules and regulations could see your home costing you money rather than earning you money. These tips will help you to avoid the pitfalls.
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 and will ensure you avoid wasting precious time looking around areas and properties that don’t appeal to you.
Here we suggest 10 tips to ensure your viewing trip to Portugal is pleasurable, productive and legally watertight.
How to retire to France
Retirement in France offers an active and adventurous new start in life where you're only as young as you feel. But post-Brexit, or as a third-country national, how do you retire to France? While retiring to France has become a little more bureaucratic since Britain...
Applying for a visa to live in Greece
Do I need a visa for Greece after Brexit? British people moving to Greece since Brexit are not classed as ‘third-country nationals’ just like the many Americans and other non-EU nationals who make this wonderful country their long-term home. There are several visa...