Country Guides

Property portal The House Shop have been out and about in Wimbledon finding out what life is really like during the tournament for local residents. With the noise nuisance, crowds, litter, congestion and endless queues, the tournament can be both a blessing and a curse.  The House Shop team spoke to numerous residents and businesses and found several residents that were not only happy with the...

When customers are flying on business or leisure via the airports there is often the requirement of finding somewhere to park your car while you are away. Parking a car is getting more and more expensive, whether it is in towns, cities or even an airport. The International Parking Institute currently estimates the market at $20 billion globally. You can purchase a single parking space at a UK...

House prices in Clapham are 28.6% above the London average of GBP 508,912 making the typical Clapham home worth GBP 712,467, Clapham is one of the better known areas in South London. It is a large and popular area to live.  It has all it takes to make the singleton looking for a live social life very comfortable or the family looking for good schools, large houses and leisure activities. Below...

So you’ve decided to finally visit the capital of England, London, and your thinking about some of the districts and regions that you’d like to see whilst your staying there. One of the regions you should certainly go to is Marylebone in central London. With lots of stunning views and great shops to visit, Marylebone is fast becoming a tourist favourite. However, you can steal a march on the...

  France is one of Europe's most popular places to buy a second home abroad and for many Brits the most beautiful places to live in Europe. Its beautifully rich history, incredible architecture makes it an aesthetic delight whilst its delicious cuisine and fine wines make it the perfect place to indulge in. France simply oozes sophistication and is more commonly known as the most romantic place in...

If you fancy visiting a small British seaside town to get a real feel of English life, there's only one place you should visit, Seaford. Based in the South Coast of England and only a short distance away from the beautiful city of Brighton, Seaford is perfect for a small family get away or if it's just you and your partner. Some people who often visit Seaford, they end up staying for good, as the property...

In the list of outstanding UK cities to visit, Reading isn't necessarily a name that immediately springs to mind. However, the relatively understated city on the outskirts of London has been slowly making its way into the limelight. Indeed, in a recent survey by PwC, it was deemed the best place in the UK to live according to major factors such as work-life balance, income quality and a better class of...

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...