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Alpine ski chalet bargains
Ski regions don't come any bigger than the Portes du Soleil, where the range of slopes is matched by a wide selection of property and prices for ski fiends keen to make the most of the snow.March 2010
Barbados is a bargain
Property prices have fallen in Barbados making this UK-friendly Caribbean island affordable for year-round sun.Read more...
January 2010
Mauritius: paradise at the right price
Mauritius is one of the newer property markets on the block but impressive new developments are luring many house-hunters to this exotic location.Read more...
January 2010
Take a winter flight of fancy
New direct flights from London will lure home seekers to the winter Caribbean sun of St Kitts and Nevis.Read more...
December 2009
Italy's hideaway island: Ischia
Much loved by the Italians and more affordable than Capri, the island of Ischia is a holiday hideaway for the stars and you.Read more...
November 2009
Nice and easy
Nice, the gateway to the French Riviera, has long, hot summers and plenty of style. And now it has homes you can afford.Read more...
October 2009
Corfu: island of intrigue
Corfu is rarely out of the headlines this summer. Buyers who want to spice up their holiday gossip should head there for a home.Read more...
August 2009
Magical Montenegro
With its dramatic hillsides, clear waters and historic towns, Montenegro appeals to both investors and the Med's yachting community.Read more...
July 2009
Romantic to its core
With good weather, endless coastline and medieval villages, Languedoc has all the charm of Provence - but with lower house prices.Read more...
April 2009
Britons are still bullish about Spain
Focus on Spain: it seems nothing can make British buyers fall out of love with the home of tapas, paella and sangria.Read more...
March 2009
Something to yodel about
Family-friendly Austria offers UK investors great value in pretty year-round resorts with new homes, skiing, spas and golf.Read more...
January 2009
Search in the sun
House-hunting at home might have come to a halt, so why not search for bargains abroad. Discover 2009’s top investment destinations.Read more...
January 2009
Sold on a mountain
How the Berry family bought a mountain in Maine and turned it into a ski resort.Read more...
January 2009
Towering glory
Dubai is building to impress. The Burj tower will offer the highest apartments in the world.Read more...
January 2009
A fit town for families
Annecy, at the gateway of the French Alps, is a town that has it all - skiing, water sports and year-round culture.Read more...
January 2009
Wish Yule were here
Buy abroad and discover new Christmas pleasures. H&P meets families with two homes.Read more...
December 2008
Southern belle
For year-round fun, France’s southern Alps have a winning combination - plenty of blue-sky days and deep winter snow.Read more...
November 2008
Up, up and away
Buy into a slice of Tuscan life and a new flexible ownership scheme.Read more...
November 2008
Chalets with attitude
Bespoke luxury chalets in Alpine villages are the latest thing for keen skiers - discover authentic picture-perfect wooden chalets with quiet slopes.Read more...
October 2008
His dream come true
City worker Andrew Whittaker moved his family to France and turned a 140-acre estate into a boutique hotel. Now he is inviting other investors to share his dream.Read more...
October 2008
Call of the wild
From the ravishing beaches of Grenada to ski chalets in France, H&P picks the best holiday homes to suit every purse.Read more...
July 2008
Licence to thrill
Buy an exclusive beachfront home in Jamaica, the beautiful Caribbean island where the James Bond story began, and live out your 007 fantasies.Read more...
June 2008
Snap up a dollar deal
There are great bargains to be had in America – as British buyers can benefit from the weak dollar. View a selection of terrific deals in the US and dollar-linked countries.Read more...
March 2008
Glorious Med homes
Head for the Med... see fabulous homes in Corfu, Cyprus, Turkey and Morocco.Read more...
March 2008
La dolce vita - Buying in Italy
Where would you live in Italy? It is a country of enormous choice: a long, thin, mountainous peninsula with glorious sandy beaches, Alpine ski resorts and awe-inspiring cities. See a selection of properties in four very different regions.Read more...
March 2008
Islands: Spain and Portugal
The islands of the Iberian Peninsula are property hotspots for British second-home owners looking for reliable weather, clean beaches and good value. There are also plenty of new property opportunities and an exclusive buzz, proving that old favourites are worth a fresh look.Read more...
March 2008
Fabulous France
Our nearest Continental neighbour exerts a powerful pull for property buyers looking for a calmer, more affordable lifestyle.Read more...
February 2008
Australia, New Zealand and beyond
The world may be getting smaller and UK property buyers more adventurous, but Australia, let alone New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, remains a very, very long way away for a second home. Still, if you can brave the journey and the jet lag, a real treat awaits.Read more...
February 2008
A resort for all seasons: Stowe
The Vermont village holiday haunt of US Presidents is an all-year-round charmer that gets the UK vote.Read more...
January 2008
Islands to fall in love with
Mauritius and the Seychelles are not just for honeymooners. Now property-lovers can buy a home there.Read more...
January 2008
How white is our Vallée
If you thought buying a property in France’s smart Trois Vallées skiing region was out of your reach, think again.Read more...
December 2007
New York boom time
The hard hats are on in Manhattan, where new buildings are appearing faster than Donald Trump can earn a million. Despite recent wobbles, there are plenty of investors looking to splash the cash.Read more...
December 2007
Marinas and waterside living
As an island race it is only natural that we Brits should love the sea. Combine this enthusiasm with our passion for buying property abroad, and it is no surprise to learn that waterside living is one of the fastest-growing trends in the property world, especially when it includes a berth at a nearby marina.Read more...
November 2007
All Thai’d up
There is luxury for travellers and benefits for locals from new homes on two Thai islands.Read more...
November 2007
Buying in Switzerland
With ski apartments available from £100,000, relaxed buying laws and a stable economy, Switzerland is not just for the ultra-rich.Read more...
October 2007
Buying in Portugal
It’s not all about sea, sand and those glorious golf courses. Buyers are now looking everywhere from Lisbon to Porto, as well as hunting out inland bargains.Read more...
October 2007
Factfile – Buying in Spain
Buying a property in Spain is a very different process to buying in the UK. Here is what you should know before you buy that place in the sun.Read more...
August 2007
Buying in Spain
There is no doubt that it has been a difficult year for the Spanish property market. But, despite stiff competition from ever-more far-flung destinations, Spain remains the number-one choice for British property buyers, who are drawn to its great weather, ease of access and a good infrastructure.Read more...
August 2007
Buying in France
Thinking about a property purchase in France? Here are some of the important legal and financial facts that you will need to know.Read more..
July 2007
The lure of Lisbon
Most visitors to Lisbon will take the steep and winding narrow road up to the mountaintop village of Sintra — where Portuguese royals and aristocrats came to escape the worst of the summer heat in beautiful castles and palaces.Read more...
July 2007
Buying in Italy - Factsheet
Forewarned is forearmed, so here’s what you need to know before you head off for la dolce vita.Read more...
July 2007
Living la dolce vita in Italy
Italy has entranced British visitors for centuries with its legendary appeal: living la dolce vita is easy in a country renowned for its varied landscapes, cultural heritage, excellent food and exuberant, friendly people.Read more...
July 2007
Gozo: Buying guide
Behind many traditional Maltese facades in Gozo - a small island near Malta beloved of Brits and where Billy Connolly has a home - the prevailing style is Versace-meets-Dynasty.Read more...
June 2007
A taste for France
It isn’t hard to understand the appeal of France for the 500,000 Britons who own a home there. For starters there’s the beautiful countryside, historic cities, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, the Alps and the Pyrenees, not to mention some of the best regional produce in the world.Read more...
June 2007
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