Promising a low cost of living, as well as cheap property with good growth potential, Turkey could become a key market for retirees. Despite some recent political troubles currency fluctuations has made Turkey even more attractive. “Much of Turkey’s economic growth is based on its geographical position, bridging East and West, and the access it has to Western European markets,” said...

11 years ago, Robin Watson and his family moved from the UK to a small town in the Veneto region of Italy. Their four bed home sits at the top of a cul-de-sac, with a beautiful view of the Euganean Hills. Only an hour from the sea (or – if you prefer - the mountains) and just over 45 minutes from Venice, it’s a great base from which to explore the country’s finer things. With great...

Big cities like London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo may seem attractive. Flashing lights, big attractions, and good looking singletons are all major pulls to big city life, but the obvious choices may not be the best. Huge expenses, small living spaces, and flawed transportation systems plague most major cities. Here are the top European cities for hip young urbanites. Stockholm, Sweden   The...

A new report has revealed that around half of Britain’s 7 million homeowners admit that their properties are currently in need of repair, bringing a whole new meaning to the expression ‘Broken Britain’. The findings come from research by mortgages and secured loans broker OceanFinance.co.uk, which reveals a list of key repairs going unaddressed in properties throughout the...

  Rental properties can represent a great investment, but there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid if you’re to make your real estate ventures a success. For example, when it comes to kitting out the apartments or houses, it’s really important that you adopt a practical approach. Remember, you’re not decorating and furnishing the premises for yourself. Instead, the products and...

  Property professionals in Lanzarote are basking in the news that tourism is on the up on this popular holiday island once more, thanks to an upsurge in arrivals from key markets such as the UK and Eire.  With many local agents, such as Sonia Vargas of Optima Estates, expecting this to drive demand for good quality holiday homes in key resorts on the island such as Playa Blanca and Puerto...

  Anytime you have an office, or a break room, sometimes people want instant hot water. Let’s face it the hot water from the tap just does not get hot enough sometimes. You may need it for a cup of noodles or bag of tea, or coca if the weather is cold enough. For these times you just can’t get the needed heat from the tap, so the next best option is boil the water in a micro wave. The...

Blinds are among the top treatments of choice by many homeowners. Aside from being durable and inexpensive, they are also appropriate for rooms where privacy is a prime concern, such as a bedroom or bathroom. They also offer sufficient protection from bright sunlight, which is especially beneficial for south-facing rooms that frequently receive the most sunlight. One common complaint...

While it’s not a new observation, it’s true to say that Christmas is a very special time. There’s something about it that brings people together, heals rifts and emphasises the value of family and friends. Not to mention the sack-loads of presents. Be that as it may, many people complain about the tedium of the festive period; how each year is the same, how uninspiring it is to be...

Most guys have a range of home power tools lying around their garages, but when it comes to investing in some professional-grade power tools, careful consideration needs to be made. Often costing considerably more than conventional DIY tools, professional tools by brands such as Worx tools, Bosch and DeWalt provide the comfort, quality and durability needed for tools being used day in, day out. So what...