2009

Be my guest....in France.

We invite a reader to tell us about renting out his or her place in the sun. Here we meet Philip, who owns an apartment on the irresistible French Riviera.

28 July 2009

Any Questions - Currency - July 2009

Nick Fullerton, Director of FC Exchange, explains why exchange rates vary at currency kiosks and why some charge commission and others don't.

28 July 2009

Assessing asking prices

In these tricky times no one wants to pay a pretty penny for a property, but when you're buying overseas it can be hard to get a handle on asking prices. Here we show you how to work out if the sales price is on the money or over the odds.

27 July 2009

Fractional ownership case study

Kim Leeper and his wife Elaine, from Dulwich in south London, have bought an eighth-share of a one-bedroom property at Palazzo Tornabuoni, a restored 15th-century palace.

27 July 2009

Spanish Tax Grab

A British couple has emerged victorious - and £10k richer - after being overcharged for taxes on the sale of their property in Spain

27 July 2009

Amanda Lamb column July 2009 issue

“I firmly believe that if we are going to move to another country and embrace their culture, we need to learn their language. It's only right”

24 July 2009

Retire carefree and cash-rich

The weaker pound may have affected the lives of some expats but it shouldn't put you off retiring abroad - so long as you plan properly. Here we offer four different ways to use property to subsidise your pension when you move to the sun.

23 July 2009

Meet the antique dealers

Once a drummer in a chart-topping band, John Dummer, 64, worked as a press officer and journalist before setting up as an antiques dealer in France with his wife Helen, 58

1 July 2009

Manana Post - July 2009

To help you stay in tune with happenings in Spain – the UK's favourite second home destination – each issue we bring you news nuggets from our man on the Costas

1 July 2009