Overseas property
Turkey is still a haven for retirees
Turkey's tranquil and scenic coast is proving a magnet for retirees seeking a home and lifestyle for an unbeatable price Marion Adams, 57, is originally from Banff in Scotland but has lived in Yalikavak, a smart enclave near the popular resort of Bodrum since 2004....
Why learning to sail will keep you fit in retirement
JANE SLADE meets two couples who prefer to be at sea than on land The gentle whoosh of the wind and lulling sound of water kissing the sides of your boat as you doze off to sleep is quite a special experience after a day carving through the ocean...
A hideaway for all seasons
JANE SLADE enjoys a stay at a villa owned by the Hideaways Club in the fashionable Turkish resort of Kalkan and talks to some Brits who have built their own properties there It’s hard to measure the excitement of approaching your overseas villa bathed in sunshine,...
Algarve versus Costa del Sol
Most people seeking a home in the sun will have Portugal’s Algarve and Spain’s Costa del Sol in their sights. So which one is better value? JANE SLADE investigates Comparing these two European destinations they would seem to be similar - each...
Preparing your holiday home for summer
Now is the time to start preparing your holiday home for the summer season says JANE SLADE For those of us not lucky enough to have a management company to look after our holiday properties, expert concierge Nicole Remus advises on what we should do to get homes ready...
Brits flock to buy new apartments in Chamonix
Attractive exchange rate lures British buyers to stunning new development in Chamonix Just a year after announcing plans to build what is expected to be rated as the first ever five-star résidence de tourisme in the French Alpine ski resort of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the...
Sweden – a hotspot for property investors
JANE SLADE visits Sweden to see how two farmers and a tax inspector have hit on a winning formula by investing in property there Until Wallander, The Bridge, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Sweden's greatest exports were Bjorn Borg, Abba, Volvo and Sven...
Your guide to retiring overseas
JANE SLADE reports on 10 major things you need to consider when retiring overseas According to research the number of people approaching retirement wanting to live overseas is higher than before the economic downturn, with Spain being the most popular destination...