2011

Magical Le Marche

With stunning hilltop villages, exciting mountains, unspoilt beaches and cheaper homes than the neighbouring regions, Le Marche in Italy should be on the radar of anyone in search of la dolce vita.

1 April 2011

It's all go in Orlando

It's a buyer's market in Central Florida, where property now is as cheap as it was 13 years ago. We recommend some buying spots there, whether you're looking for a lettable holiday home or a more permanent residence.

1 April 2011

In search of wild Turkey

A magical lunar landscape, quirky cave homes, a very authentic lifestyle and hot air balloons – not what draws most people to Turkey, but precisely why some Brits have fallen for Cappadocia.

1 April 2011

Helen Papadoyianni, Landmark Crete

After a summer job in Crete, Helen Papadoyianni never left and before long she was married and running a bar...

1 April 2011

Meet the... salon owner

In 2003 recently divorced Mandy Wood moved to Lanzarote to start a new life with her three daughters. She had no home or job to go to but after eight years of hard work she's now the proud owner of a successful hair and beauty salon...

1 April 2011

The charm of Sharm

It attracts 60 per cent of Egypt's holidaymakers and is the resort that put the country on the world tourism map. We look at property on offer in Sharm el Sheikh, and why, given recent events, it could be the time to pick up a deal there.

1 April 2011

Any questions: Legal April 2011

Our experts answer your legal queries: I keep hearing the word "iskan" when discussing property with agents. What is this and why is it important when I buy property in Turkey?

31 March 2011

Any questions: Inheritance April 2011

Our experts answer your questions on inheritance: My mother (a widow) has lived in the Costa Blanca since November 2004. She is a UK passport holder but a Spanish resident. She has made a will in both the UK and Spain. She has no mortgage and very little money in a Spanish bank account - all her savings are in the UK. She is the sole person on the deeds to her property. I have heard that the Spanish government would be entitled to 40 per cent of the value of her home on her death. Is this correct? Also how does this affect my Mum's savings?

31 March 2011

Any questions: Mortgages April 2011

My wife and I are planning to move to France. In order to do this, we need to sell our house in Sussex and use the proceeds to fund our French home. However, if we can we would prefer to wait until - hopefully - the Pound strengthens against the Euro before we sell up. Is there any way we can arrange things so we can do this and still secure a French mortgage?

31 March 2011