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City Guides
26 articles

Comprehensive guides to major cities and regions

Costa Blanca, Spain
33 articles

Spain – Costa Blanca: Mediterranean lifestyle and liquidity.

Costa del Sol, Spain
37 articles

Spain – Costa del Sol: coastal investment and living.

Emerging Destinations
44 articles

Emerging markets and regional opportunities

France (Côte d'Azur)
32 articles

France – Côte d'Azur: prestige coastal markets.

Green Infrastructure
48 articles

Regions with renewable energy and green infra.

Infrastructure & Connectivity
33 articles

Infrastructure, transport, and growth drivers

Investment Hotspots
1 article

Investment-worthy zones and growth corridors

Living Costs
25 articles

Cost of living information for different areas

Local Living
51 articles

Traditional crafts, local ecology, seasonal living.

Marbella & Coastal Regions
36 articles

Marbella, Costa del Sol, and key coastal markets

Marbella Boroughs & Neighborhoods
1 article

Marbella districts, neighborhoods and beach access

Market Attractiveness by Destination
45 articles

Global destination landscapes and attractiveness

Market Trends
52 articles

Local real estate market trends and insights

Neighborhood Analysis
24 articles

Detailed analysis of neighborhoods and districts

Neighborhood Guides
48 articles

Neighborhood vibes, safety, schools, and commute

Popular Areas
31 articles

Most sought-after areas for international buyers

Portugal (Algarve & Lisbon)
34 articles

Portugal – Algarve & Lisbon: diversification and growth.

Regulatory & Tax Landscape
29 articles

Regulatory, taxation, and ownership frameworks

Rental Markets & Yields
31 articles

Rental demand indicators and yield potential

Top Destinations
47 articles

Explore the globe’s hottest markets for expat buyers

Urban Market Hubs
56 articles

Madrid, Barcelona, and major urban centers

Verdant Regions
39 articles

Verdant regions with rugged coastlines and forests.

Visa-friendly Regions
41 articles

Visa options, residency paths, and entry requirements

Popular Locations for Destinations

Buy in France During Harvest: A Contrary Timing Strategy
City Guides

Buy in France During Harvest: A Contrary Timing Strategy

Visit during harvest season: quieter inventories, clearer property tests and local rhythms reveal value beyond the summer façade.

EJ
Erik JohanssonOct 20, 2025
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Why Mid‑Sized French Cities Outperform for Net Yields
Market Attractiveness by Destination

Why Mid‑Sized French Cities Outperform for Net Yields

Mid‑sized French cities often deliver stronger net yields than Paris or the Riviera—match lifestyle to rental economics using INSEE and Notaires data before paying a premium.

LvdM
Leo van der MeerOct 20, 2025
The YieldistThe Yieldist
Hidden French Regions That Give Nomads Residency Leverage
Visa-friendly Regions

Hidden French Regions That Give Nomads Residency Leverage

Regions like Rennes, Toulouse and Paris suburbs often offer faster residency routes, better value and coworking life than central Paris — check prefecture rules and fibre first.

MvB
Maarten van BergOct 20, 2025
MoveSettleGoMoveSettleGo
Winter Truffle Season: France’s Unexpected Moment to Buy
Local Living

Winter Truffle Season: France’s Unexpected Moment to Buy

Why visiting France in winter—truffle season, quiet markets and clearer building flaws—can be the smartest moment to buy. Data and local rituals back the case.

JvD
Jeroen van DijkOct 20, 2025
Moss & HearthMoss & Hearth
France vs Algarve & Lisbon — Lifestyle Tradeoffs & Market Signals
Portugal (Algarve & Lisbon)

France vs Algarve & Lisbon — Lifestyle Tradeoffs & Market Signals

Compare France's year‑round cultural life and stabilising 2025 market with Algarve and Lisbon: lifestyle contrasts, regional price signals and practical next steps.

AJ
Amalie JensenOct 20, 2025
BlueprinteraBlueprintera
Why Winter House‑Hunting Wins in France
Emerging Destinations

Why Winter House‑Hunting Wins in France

Buying in France during the off‑season reveals negotiation leverage, clearer neighbourhood life, and winter‑proofed properties — backed by INSEE and market reporting.

LA
Lina AnderssonOct 20, 2025
Ashworth & DrakeAshworth & Drake
The French Coastal Town Buyers Overlook (and Why It Pays)
Market Trends

The French Coastal Town Buyers Overlook (and Why It Pays)

Contrarian market insight: certain coastal and market towns in France offer authentic, affordable living while national data shows a cautious 2025 rebound in prices.

OH
Oliver HartleyOct 19, 2025
Villa CuratedVilla Curated
Why Autumn Offers France’s Best Value Buys
Market Attractiveness by Destination

Why Autumn Offers France’s Best Value Buys

Autumn viewings reveal France’s real neighbourhood life and negotiation leverage—INSEE shows price stabilisation into 2025, making off‑season buying a practical advantage.

LvdM
Leo van der MeerOct 19, 2025
The YieldistThe Yieldist
France’s Visa Trade-offs: Live Like a Local or Stay a Visitor?
Visa-friendly Regions

France’s Visa Trade-offs: Live Like a Local or Stay a Visitor?

How to pair France’s irresistible lifestyle with the right visa—Passeport Talent vs visitor routes, tax/residency traps, and property choices backed by INSEE and France‑Visas guidance.

OB
Oliver BennettOct 19, 2025
MoveSettleGoMoveSettleGo
Where France’s Verdant Coasts Hide Real Value
Verdant Regions

Where France’s Verdant Coasts Hide Real Value

Fall for France’s green coasts — then buy with local data and stewardship in mind. Market divergence and ‘valeur verte’ make lifestyle choices also smart long‑term bets.

SL
Sindre LundOct 19, 2025
Moss & HearthMoss & Hearth
Why Riviera Hill Towns Outsmart Costa del Sol Prices
Costa del Sol, Spain

Why Riviera Hill Towns Outsmart Costa del Sol Prices

Contrarian Côte d'Azur: inland Riviera towns often offer the lifestyle and value buyers expect from the Costa del Sol — plus year‑round community and larger homes.

SB
Sofia BergströmOct 19, 2025
BlueprinteraBlueprintera
Why France’s ‘Expensive’ Tag Hides Regional Value
Emerging Destinations

Why France’s ‘Expensive’ Tag Hides Regional Value

France isn’t uniformly ‘too expensive’ — 2024–25 data show stabilised prices and clear regional value for buyers seeking market‑town life, not Riviera glamour.

EB
Edward BlackwoodOct 19, 2025
Ashworth & DrakeAshworth & Drake

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