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Do yourself and the environment a favour with renewable energies

A photovoltaic device creates electricity from the sun’s light. France, with its long sunshine period, has started a pro-active policy on photovoltaic electricity production.

Car importation and registration in France

When moving to France, you will probably feel the need to bring your car with you, whether it is for a few weeks or for a permanent move. Since there has not been any synchronisation between European car registration systems, one should not believe that is fine to drive around France with a British car and a British registration plate.

Retiring in France? Check your health insurance options

Moving to France is an exciting adventure. You just found the right property to retire and are ready to cross the Manche to live in France. Everything has been fixed but one thing needs to be clarified: your health insurance.

How to open a bank account in France - a few tips

Keeping your account in the UK while living in France is a possible but rather expensive solution, as banks very often charge for withdrawals and financial operations in a foreign country.

Brazil estate agent sees shift from ‘lifestyle’ to ‘investment’ purchasers

Brazil estate agent sees shift from ‘lifestyle’ to ‘investment’ purchasers

As the build-up to 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics gathers pace, the spotlight rests firmly on Brazil. Once the secret of a select few adventurous holiday home buyers attracted by the year-round sunshine, amazing food, deserted beaches and party atmosphere, Brazil is now topping the list for serious property investors who wish to cash in on the boom.

Amusing, archaic and absolutely fabulous!

Amusing, archaic and absolutely fabulous!

Are you looking for a holiday home investment that is unique? Then Santo Stefano di Sessanio offers that and more.

Real estate in emerging economies outperforms Eurozone and UK

Property markets in the more dynamic economies of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe are outperforming those in the UK and Eurozone, says the latest RICS Global Property Survey.

The 'Passion of Christ' and the 'Passion of Italy'

The 'Passion of Christ' and the 'Passion of Italy'

Vera Mitchell, is a highly sought after wig and hair designer, and has been appointed on many major films to look after such stars as Paul Newman, Russell Crowe, Sean Connery and Al Pacino.

Affordable properties in Sharm El Sheikh

Affordable properties in Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt may indeed border the Mediterranean Sea but Ministers remain confident that the debt crisis which has affected other nearby European tourism destinations such as Greece has not negatively impacted the Egyptian economy.

5 golden rules of buying land in Brazil

5 golden rules of buying land in Brazil

Investors can once again hold confidence in the Brazilian land market as the President of the ADIT (Association for Real Estate and Tourism Development in the north east of Brazil) has dismissed worries over proposed new restrictions on foreign nationals owning land.

Phuket's Surin becomes Asia's richest beach neighborhood

Phuket's Surin becomes Asia's richest beach neighborhood

Located in Asia's hippest, most exclusive Surin Beach area in Thailand the $US 8 Million Villa Chan Grajang offers more than just bricks and mortar.

Rare country Mas with direct access to the Tarn river

Rare country Mas with direct access to the Tarn river

Located in the Tarn between Gaillac and Albi on the banks of the river Tarn my-french-house.com have on offer this 5 bedroom Mas offering around 235 sqm of living space.

Unique investment in Orlando

The Village at Town Center (VTC) is a luxury condominium community in Orlando, Florida with a range of units available for long-term rentals and vacation use – or a combination of both.

Eco-friendly leaseback development in La Camargue, France

Eco-friendly leaseback development in La Camargue, France

Think South of France and St Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Monaco will probably spring to mind but this summer all eyes are looking west of these traditional tourism destinations, to La Camargue - Western Europe's largest river delta, just 1 hour from Marseille.

Brazil is an "Economic World Cup Winner"

Brazil is an "Economic World Cup Winner"

Brazil may not be football World Cup winners but Latin America's success story is an "Economic World Cup Winner" according to CNN International.